Flying from Nashville International Airport (BNA) to Colombo: what you need to know
Colombo is ten hours 30 minutes ahead of Nashville, where Nashville International Airport is located. Colombo runs on the UTC+5:30 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to get on your BNA to Colombo flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're jetting off during a bank holiday or another peak period, give yourself more time. A good general rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
Finding a flight ticket from BNA to Colombo with a stopover is a breeze. Whether you'd like to potentially save money on your fare or add a new city to your itinerary, just deselect 'Direct flights only' to view your options. A key stop is London Heathrow Airport (LHR).
The journey from central Nashville to BNA takes about 1 hour 5 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 10 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
In search of a hotel near BNA? If you're catching an early flight from Nashville International Airport to Colombo, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Nashville International Airport earns top marks for on-time performance. 80.21% of flights that depart BNA arrive at their destination on time.
BNA is located at One Terminal Drive, Suite 501.
How to find the cheapest flights from Nashville International Airport (BNA) to Colombo
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Nashville International Airport to Colombo flight is Rs241,593. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs353,919. Bear in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from BNA to Colombo, book early. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets first go on sale.
Finding cheap tickets from Nashville International Airport to Colombo is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to access the lowest fares across each month and pick up a sweet deal.
There's no need to check back constantly to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's an extra saving on cheap flights from BNA to Colombo.
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Airports in Colombo
Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML)
Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML) to central Colombo takes about 40 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 16 kilometres away.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Look into staying at a hotel near RML if you have a late flight from Nashville International Airport to Colombo. Choose one of these accommodation options and make your first night all about catching up on rest:
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
After your flight from Nashville International Airport to Colombo has touched down, you can get to the city centre in about 40 minutes by car. Central Colombo is roughly 32 kilometres from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB).
Public transport will get you there in around 1 hour 30 minutes.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and unwind at a hotel near CMB. Here are a few options where you can tuck yourself in after your BNA to Colombo flight:
Forget about public transport schedules or slow-moving cab lines. Pick up a Bandaranaike International Airport rental car and go in any direction that inspires you. Check out the rates and availability from Sr Rent A Car, Green Motion and Sixt.
Get the pick of the lot. Reserving your ride from CMB two weeks in advance often means better deals and a wider range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Colombo
Plan your trip to Colombo in high season if you prefer a lively atmosphere, but remember that prices are generally higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Nashville International Airport to Colombo during low season when prices are cheaper and it's not as busy.
Book a Nashville International Airport to Colombo flight ticket with a departure in March if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 24ºC to 33ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 22ºC and 32ºC. Search for a cheap ticket from BNA to Colombo around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Colombo
After booking your flight from Nashville International Airport to Colombo, choose a hotel that puts you right where the action is. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Colombo:
Every great adventure has to include a little sightseeing. Independence Square & Independence Memorial Hall, Gangaramaya Temple and Viharamahadevi Park are attractions you won't want to skip in Colombo.
Explore more of Sri Lanka
You've visited Colombo, now it's time to explore other corners of Sri Lanka. Journey about 306 kilometres north to Jaffna to tick off its popular sights. From Jaffna Fort to Dambakola Patuna Sangamitta Temple and Jaffna Public Library, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 241 kilometres north-east of Colombo, Trincomalee is another favourite stop in Sri Lanka. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Koneswaram Temple, Fort Frederick and Marble Beach.
