Flying from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Phnom Penh International Airport (PNH): what you need to know
The timezone in Phnom Penh is UTC+7, which is one hour 30 minutes ahead of Colombo.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your CMB to PNH flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months such as February. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Bandaranaike International Airport to Phnom Penh International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some great stopovers between CMB and PNH include:
Suvarnabhumi Airport
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Changi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Phnom Penh International Airport (PNH)
Rs46,962 is the best price for a one-way Bandaranaike International Airport to Phnom Penh International Airport flight. Return flights start at Rs83,083. These fares can change based on availability and demand.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from CMB to PNH if you book in advance. Airlines often have some great early bird deals.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across every month when searching for your flight from Bandaranaike International Airport to Phnom Penh International Airport.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from CMB to PNH.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Phnom Penh International Airport.
Handy information about Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
75.71% of flights departing from Bandaranaike International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Central Colombo to Bandaranaike International Airport is approximately 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 40 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The journey when using public transport usually takes 1 hour 30 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to CMB? If you're boarding an early flight from Bandaranaike International Airport to Phnom Penh International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Phnom Penh International Airport (PNH)
If you're coming in on a late Bandaranaike International Airport to Phnom Penh International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these options near PNH:
Explore without limits with a Phnom Penh International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Europcar, Avis or Budget and discover more of Phnom Penh and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Phnom Penh International Airport around one week before travelling.
Getting from Phnom Penh International Airport (PNH) to central Phnom Penh
Phnom Penh International Airport to central Phnom Penh has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
When to fly to Phnom Penh International Airport (PNH)
August is the most popular month for flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Phnom Penh International Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Phnom Penh in February.
Book your flight from Bandaranaike International Airport to Phnom Penh International Airport for March if you want to explore Phnom Penh during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC and 38ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CMB to PNH in January. Average temperatures are between 20ºC and 33ºC then.
Explore more of Cambodia
Sihanoukville is just one of the many places in Cambodia waiting to be explored after you've seen Phnom Penh. Around 193 kilometres away to the south-west, its top attractions include Ochheuteal Beach, Wat Leu Temple and Wat Krom Temple.
Battambang is another well-known destination in Cambodia and is around 257 kilometres north-west of Phnom Penh. No journey is complete without seeing The Garden of SamDech Sar Kheng, Spean Thmor Chas and សួននាគសន្តិភាព-Dragon Peace Garden.