Travelling from Colombo to Miami International Airport (MIA): What you need to know
Planning your trip begins with working out where you'll fly out of in Colombo. Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is the city's main base, so check out your options for reserving a flight from Colombo to Miami International Airport (MIA) out of here.
Miami International Airport is located in Miami. The city follows the UTC-4 timezone and is nine hours 30 minutes behind Colombo.
Your flight from Colombo to MIA won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Taking off during a peak time like school or public holidays? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. To be on the safe side, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in Colombo
Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML)
RML is around 16 kilometres from central Colombo. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Searching for a comfortable hotel close to Colombo Ratmalana Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Colombo to Miami International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Split up your flight from Colombo to Miami International Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or tick a new place off your list. Popular stopovers between Bandaranaike International Airport and MIA include:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
You can reach CMB from central Colombo in approximately 40 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to travel the 32 kilometres or so.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Colombo to MIA flight, stay in one of these hotels near Bandaranaike International Airport:
75.71% of flights leaving Bandaranaike International Airport meet their expected arrival time.
About Miami International Airport (MIA)
Consider staying in a hotel close to MIA if you have a late flight from Colombo to Miami International Airport. Choose one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Grab a Miami International Airport rental car and explore Miami and beyond with your own set of wheels. A&G Car Hire, MLC and Dollar are top outlets you can book with here.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle around one week ahead of your Colombo to Miami International Airport flight.
MIA is located at 4200 N.W. 21 Street.
Getting from Miami International Airport (MIA) to central Miami
Miami International Airport is around 10 kilometres from central Miami. How long it'll take to get there by cab or car hire depends on the time of day. Do a little research before your trip.
Travelling by public transport takes about 1 hour 20 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Colombo to Miami International Airport (MIA)
Rs154,458 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Colombo to Miami International Airport. A return flight starts from Rs305,874. These fares can change depending on demand.
To pick up cheap flights from Colombo to MIA, book in advance. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Colombo to Miami International Airport (MIA)
July is the busiest month for flights from Colombo to Miami International Airport (MIA). Visit Miami in April for a more laid-back experience.
Book a Colombo to MIA flight ticket departing in August if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Miami to range from 26ºC to 32ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from Colombo to Miami International Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 13ºC and 25ºC.
More about Miami
Once you've booked your flight from Colombo to Miami International Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Miami:
Your visit to Miami isn't complete without checking out the sights. Highlights that should be on your list include Ocean Drive, Beach and La Playa De Miami.
Explore more of the United States
Miami is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of the United States just waiting to be discovered. Around 193 kilometres north-west of Miami, a trip to Cape Coral will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Reel Revenge Deep Sea Fishing Charters, Boating Cape Coral and Dolphin Boat Tours LLC.
Around 161 kilometres north of Miami, Port Saint Lucie is another essential stop in the United States. Experience major highlights starting with Wilderness Park, Club Med Sandpiper Bay and Savannas Preserve State Park.
