Flying from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL) to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport (CMB): what you need to know
Colombo's timezone is UTC+5:30, making Colombo two hours 30 minutes behind Manila.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Show up at the airport on time to catch your MNL to CMB flight.
Flying during a peak month such as May? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport. These are the top stopovers between MNL and CMB:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
Singapore Changi Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL) to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport (CMB)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport flight is Rs45,144. A return ticket is currently Rs80,069. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap tickets from MNL to CMB, book early. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price across every month when looking for your flight from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport.
Stay on top of deals for cheap flights from MNL to CMB by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport.
Handy information about Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport (MNL)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport, data shows 72% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport is about 11 kilometres from central Manila. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport typically takes 1 hour 10 minutes.
Have an early flight from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels near MNL:
Arriving at Colombo Bandaranayake Airport (CMB)
If you're landing on a late Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these options near CMB:
Grab a Colombo Bandaranayake Airport rental car and explore Colombo and beyond with your own set of wheels. Sr Rent A Car, Green Motion and Sixt are leading providers to choose from here.
To get the lowest price, book your ride from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport around two weeks before you set off.
When to fly to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport (CMB)
August is the busiest month for flights from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Colombo in March.
Lock in your flight from Manila Ninoy Aquino Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport for March if you'd like to go to Colombo during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC and 33ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 22ºC and 32ºC. Look for cheap tickets from MNL to CMB sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.