Flying from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport (CMB) to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Singapore Changi Airport is 4 hours 5 minutes.
The timezone in Singapore is UTC+8, which is two hours 30 minutes ahead of Colombo.
Take your pick of 27 weekly Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Singapore Changi Airport flights. The 00:45 departure with Singapore Airlines is the earliest available. SriLankan Airlines operates the last service of the day at 12:15.
For a stress-free journey, arrive 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 SIN flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
SriLankan Airlines is your gateway to discovering Singapore (and maybe even some other exciting parts of Singapore!). Browse the direct flights from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Singapore Changi Airport offered by this airline.
SriLankan Airlines is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
Singapore Airlines is the most punctual carrier that offers CMB to SIN flights, with 77.05% of its services arriving on schedule.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Singapore Changi Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between CMB and SIN:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Bengaluru Airport
Chennai Airport
Handy information about Colombo Bandaranayake Airport (CMB)
69% of flights leaving from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Central Colombo to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport is approximately 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 40 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Singapore Changi Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to CMB:
Arriving at Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Singapore Changi Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near SIN instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Singapore Changi Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Avis, Sixt or Green Motion and explore beyond Singapore's main sights.
For the best deal, book your ride from Singapore Changi Airport around two weeks ahead.
Getting from Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) to central Singapore
From Singapore Changi Airport, Singapore is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to drive to the centre.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 40 minutes.
When to fly to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)
June is the most popular month for flights from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Singapore Changi Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Singapore in March.
Book your flight from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Singapore Changi Airport for May if you want to visit Singapore during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 25ºC and 31ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CMB to SIN in January. Temperatures average between 24ºC and 30ºC then.