Flying from Houston to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB): What you need to know
Colombo is 11 hours 30 minutes ahead of Houston. Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport is located in Colombo, which runs on the UTC+5:30 timezone.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your flight from Houston to CMB.
With more people on the move during peak months like July, get to the terminal earlier than usual. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will help you deal with longer queues. Remember things also get busy during major holidays like Thanksgiving.
Airports in Houston
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
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London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
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Travelling from central Houston to IAH takes about 1 hour 10 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a taxi, you'll cover the 40 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from Houston to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a few extra z's) by staying at one of these hotels close to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport:
79% of flights leaving from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport reach their destination on schedule.
IAH's address is 16930 JFK Boulevard.
Houston Hobby Airport (HOU)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Houston to HOU in around 50 minutes. The airport is roughly 19 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 20 minutes.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Houston Hobby Airport the day before your Houston to CMB flight:
79% of flights leaving Houston Hobby Airport meet their expected arrival time.
You'll find HOU at 7800 Airport Boulevard.
About Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
If you have a late flight from Houston to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near CMB:
Booking your ride around two weeks in advance of your Houston to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport flight can help you get a cheaper deal.
Getting from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to central Colombo
From Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport, central Colombo is around 32 kilometres away. It takes about 40 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
It takes roughly 50 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Houston to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Right now, Rs163,889 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Houston to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs309,602. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Houston to CMB. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
Affordable Houston to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across the month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Houston to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Houston to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB). February is when most people visit Colombo. If crowds aren't your thing, head there in November.
The warmest month in Colombo is March, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC and 33ºC. Book your Houston to CMB plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Houston to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport in January when temperatures are between 22ºC and 32ºC.
More about Colombo
Once you've booked your flight from Houston to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Colombo:
You'll find plenty of terrific things to do in Colombo when you're ready to see the sights. Kick off your exploring at Mount Lavinia Beach followed by Sri Gangaramaya and Independence Square & Independence Memorial Hall.
Explore more of Sri Lanka
Trincomalee is just one of the many places in Sri Lanka waiting to be explored after you've seen Colombo. Around 209 kilometres away to the northeast, its top attractions include Nilaveli Beach, Sea View Point and Koneswaram Temple.
Next up? Travel to Kalmunai. It's about 209 kilometres east of Colombo and boasts highlights including Jamia Jummah Masjid (Kalmunai Town Red Mosque) and Kannaki Amman Kovil.
