Flying from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport (CMB) to Incheon International Airport (ICN): what you need to know
Around 7 hours 50 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Incheon International Airport.
Seoul is three hours 30 minutes ahead of Colombo and follows the UTC+9 timezone.
Your CMB to ICN flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Travelling to Seoul (and then discovering more of South Korea!) is a snap with SriLankan Airlines. This popular airline has direct flights from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Incheon International Airport.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is SriLankan Airlines.
SriLankan Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating CMB to ICN flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Incheon International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between CMB and ICN:
Guangzhou Airport
Shanghai Pudong Airport
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport (CMB) to Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Currently, Rs62,601 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Incheon International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs120,677. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book two months before you travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from CMB to ICN.
July is the cheapest month for flights from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Incheon International Airport. If you prefer to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.
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Handy information about Colombo Bandaranayake Airport (CMB)
Of the departures from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport, 69% land on schedule at their destination.
Central Colombo to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport is around 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 40 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 50 minutes when using public transport.
Taking an early flight from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Incheon International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near CMB:
Arriving at Incheon International Airport (ICN)
If you're landing on a late Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Incheon International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near ICN:
Travel at your own pace with a Incheon International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from WECAR, Hi Rent A Car or Alamo and chase adventure across Seoul and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Incheon International Airport around four weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Incheon International Airport (ICN) to central Seoul
Incheon International Airport is approximately 48 kilometres from the centre of Seoul. Driving there takes about 1 hour 5 minutes.
It takes roughly 50 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Incheon International Airport (ICN)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Incheon International Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Seoul. If you want a quieter vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Seoul is August, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC and 32ºC. Book your flights from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Incheon International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January has average temperatures of between -12ºC and 4ºC. Search for cheap tickets from CMB to ICN sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of South Korea
You've visited Seoul, now it's time to discover other corners of South Korea. Journey around 322 kilometres south-east to Busan to check off its leading sights. From Gamcheon Culture Village to Haeundae Beach and Beautiful View Busan - Diamond Bridge, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 56 kilometres west of Seoul, Incheon is another favourite stop in South Korea. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to INSPIRE Arena, Wangsan Beach and Seokmodo Natural Forest.