Flying from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Pearson International Airport (YYZ): what you need to know
Toronto's timezone is UTC-4, making Toronto nine hours 30 minutes behind Colombo.
To ensure you get on your CMB to YYZ flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months like February, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Bandaranaike International Airport to Pearson International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some great stopovers between CMB and YYZ include:
Abu Dhabi International Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Rs131,930 is the lowest price for a one-way Bandaranaike International Airport to Pearson International Airport flight. Return flights start at Rs300,054. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from CMB to YYZ, book ahead. Airlines generally offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Pearson International Airport across the entire month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from CMB to YYZ by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when a special offer becomes available.
Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Pearson International Airport.
Handy information about Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Of the departures from Bandaranaike International Airport, 75.71% land on time at their destination.
Central Colombo to Bandaranaike International Airport is around 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 40 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 30 minutes.
Have an early flight from Bandaranaike International Airport to Pearson International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near CMB:
Arriving at Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Bandaranaike International Airport to Pearson International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near YYZ instead:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Pearson International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Green Motion or Thrifty and experience the lesser-explored corners of Toronto and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Pearson International Airport about three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to central Toronto
Pearson International Airport is roughly 27 kilometres from central Toronto. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes about 50 minutes.
When to fly to Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
August is the busiest month for flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Pearson International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Toronto in February.
The warmest month in Toronto is July, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC and 28ºC. Lock in your flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Pearson International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CMB to YYZ in January. Average temperatures are between -12ºC and 1ºC then.
Explore more of Canada
Toronto is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Canada just waiting to be explored. Around 499 kilometres north-east of Toronto, a visit to Montreal will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like Mount Royal Park, Montreal Botanical Garden and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal.
If you're looking to explore another corner of Canada, head for Ottawa, about 354 kilometres north-east of Toronto. Parliament Hill, Rideau Canal and National Gallery of Canada are among the biggest draws.