Travelling from Vancouver to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB): what you need to know
When searching for your flight from Vancouver to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), there's a range of airports you can start your trip from. Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base (CXH) and Abbotsford Airport (YXX) are some of Vancouver's main terminals.
Bandaranaike International Airport is located in Colombo. The city operates in the UTC+5:30 timezone and is 12 hours 30 minutes ahead of Vancouver.
To ensure you catch your flight from Vancouver to CMB, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying during a peak month like August? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Travelling from central Vancouver to YVR takes approximately 33 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 26 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from Vancouver to Bandaranaike International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays near Vancouver International Airport:
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base (CXH)
Make the most of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Vancouver to Bandaranaike International Airport. Visit friends or family or tick a new city off your list. Whatever you choose to do, here's where you can stop between Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base and CMB:
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
You can get to CXH from the centre of Vancouver in approximately 5 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 16 minutes to travel the 2 kilometres or so.
You're off on holiday, so why not enjoy an extra night away? Consider kicking back in one of these hotels near Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base the day before your flight from Vancouver to CMB:
About Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Vancouver to Bandaranaike International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near CMB:
Getting from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to central Colombo
Bandaranaike International Airport is approximately 32 kilometres from the centre of Colombo. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is around 39 minutes.
It'll take around 1 hour and 31 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Lock in a one-way ticket from Vancouver to Bandaranaike International Airport from $991 or travel return from just $1,694. Prices are accurate at the time of listing and may change based on availability when you book.
It's often best to book early if you're looking for flight tickets from Vancouver to CMB. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
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The best time to fly from Vancouver to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
August is the busiest month for flights from Vancouver to Bandaranaike International Airport. To skip the crowds, plan your trip to Colombo in April when things are quieter.
Schedule your flight from Vancouver to CMB for March if you're eager to head to the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Colombo to range from 24ºC to 33ºC.
Visit in January if you want to explore when it's cooler. Average temperatures range between 22ºC and 32ºC. However, this destination promises a good time whenever you book your cheap flights from Vancouver to Bandaranaike International Airport.
More about Colombo
Start your Colombo trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Vancouver to Bandaranaike International Airport, browse our range of accommodation options including:
One of the best ways to get to know Colombo is to visit its most popular sights. Highlights include Gangaramaya Temple, Independence Square & Independence Memorial Hall and Viharamahadevi Park.
Complete your Colombo trip with a car rental
After you've booked your hotel and cheap flight from Vancouver to Bandaranaike International Airport, your next task is choosing one of our car rentals in Colombo. Browse the deals and instantly compare your options on price, pick-up convenience, fuel policies, and more.