Flying from Colombo to Narita International Airport (NRT): What you need to know
Colombo's main base, Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), is where many unforgettable trips begin. Explore the options for leaving from here when booking your flight from Colombo to Narita International Airport (NRT).
The timezone in Tokyo is UTC+9, which is three hours 30 minutes ahead of Colombo. Narita International Airport is located in Tokyo.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your flight from Colombo to NRT.
Travelling during a peak period like public or school holidays? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. For peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in Colombo
Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML)
Travelling from central Colombo to RML takes about 1 hour 15 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 16 kilometres in 40 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a relaxed start to your holiday? Stay near Colombo Ratmalana Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Colombo to Narita International Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels offer the perfect solution:
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
You can book a direct Colombo to Narita International Airport (NRT) flight ticket out of Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB). Decide if leaving from CMB is a better fit for your trip.
SriLankan Airlines offers direct flights from Colombo to NRT leaving from CMB. Book your favourite window (or aisle) seat and get to your destination without any detours.
SriLankan Airlines has the largest share of bookings on the CMB to NRT route.
The top on-time carrier is SriLankan Airlines. Its Bandaranaike International Airport to Narita International Airport flights arrive as scheduled 73.53% of the time.
Cross another spot off your travel list or just take a moment to reset with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from Colombo to Narita International Airport, here's where you can stop when heading out from Bandaranaike International Airport:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
You can arrive at CMB from central Colombo in about 40 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to travel the 32 kilometres or so.
Get a head start on your holiday with an additional night away from home. Before your Colombo to NRT flight, unwind in one of these hotels near Bandaranaike International Airport:
Bandaranaike International Airport has an on-time performance of 75.71%. This figure highlights how frequently flights that take off from this airport land on time.
About Narita International Airport (NRT)
Consider staying in a hotel near NRT if you're catching a late flight from Colombo to Narita International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options and be in bed sooner:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Narita International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Airport Car Hire, JDM Rent a car or Miki Car Hire and experience the lesser-explored corners of Tokyo and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride around four weeks ahead of your Colombo to Narita International Airport flight.
You'll find NRT at 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
How to find the cheapest flights from Colombo to Narita International Airport (NRT)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Colombo to Narita International Airport is Rs64,738. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs118,962. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares can change.
Score cheap flights from Colombo to NRT by booking 11 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the ideal time frame for finding a bargain.
The best month for picking up cheap Colombo to Narita International Airport tickets is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then choose the dates that offer the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Colombo to Narita International Airport (NRT)
Think about the pace you're looking for when picking your flight dates. April is the quietest month to go to Tokyo. July is when most people book flights from Colombo to Narita International Airport (NRT), which may be ideal if you're chasing more action.
The warmest month in Tokyo is August, with temperatures ranging between 26ºC and 29ºC. Lock in your Colombo to NRT flight ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Colombo to Narita International Airport in February when temperatures are between 15ºC and 20ºC.
More about Tokyo
After booking your flight from Colombo to Narita International Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Tokyo:
Tokyo Skytree and Tokyo Station are just the start of the top-rated attractions to put on your Tokyo to-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Fushimi Inari Daimyojin.
Explore more of Japan
Tokyo has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Japan you should also see. About 322 kilometres west of Tokyo, a trip to Nagoya will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like Nagoya Castle, Sakura Park and Atsuta Shrine.
Shizuoka is another sought-after destination in Japan and is around 209 kilometres south-west of Tokyo. No journey is complete without seeing Kiyomizu-dera, Japanese Garden and Uomachi Inari Shrine.