Travelling from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport (CMB) to Hong Kong Intl Airport (HKG): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport is 5 hours 35 minutes.
Hong Kong's timezone is UTC+8, making Hong Kong two hours 30 minutes ahead of Colombo.
You can choose from seven weekly Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport flights. The 00:45 departure with Cathay Pacific is the earliest flight available. Cathay Pacific operates the latest service of the day at 01:10.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your CMB to HKG flight.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a high season in general.
Flying into Hong Kong (and then seeing more of China!) is easy with Cathay Pacific. This popular airline has direct flights from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport.
The majority of passengers choose to fly with Cathay Pacific on this route.
With 70.49% of services landing on schedule, Cathay Pacific is the most punctual carrier offering CMB to HKG flights.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport. These are the top stopovers between CMB and HKG:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
Singapore Changi Airport
Handy information about Colombo Bandaranayake Airport (CMB)
69% of flights that take off from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport reach their destination on schedule.
To get to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport from central Colombo, it'll take around 40 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of around 50 minutes when using public transport.
Taking an early flight from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to CMB:
Arriving at Hong Kong Intl Airport (HKG)
Book a hotel close to HKG if you're catching a late Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
When to fly to Hong Kong Intl Airport (HKG)
The quietest month for a flight from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport is March, while April is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Hong Kong based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
When reserving your flight from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Hong Kong Intl Airport, think about the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Hong Kong, with temperatures ranging from 27ºC to 31ºC.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CMB to HKG in January. Average temperatures are between 11ºC and 20ºC then.
Explore more of China
You've visited Hong Kong, now it's time to discover other corners of China. Journey around 129 kilometres north-west to Guangzhou to check off its top sights. From Canton Tower to Baiyun Mountain and Yuyuan Garden, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 27 kilometres north-west of Hong Kong, Shenzhen is another favourite stop in China. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Huangshan Mountain, The Great Wall and Mogao Grottoes.



