Flying from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB): what you need to know
The timezone in Colombo is UTC+5:30, which is nine hours 30 minutes ahead of Philadelphia.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your PHL to CMB flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Philadelphia International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Top stopovers between PHL and CMB include:
Frankfurt Airport
Hamad International Airport
London Heathrow Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Rs181,784 is the lowest price for a one-way Philadelphia International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport flight. Return flights start at Rs283,462. These fares can change based on availability.
It's usually smart to book early if you want to get cheap tickets from PHL to CMB. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
Getting cheap flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport is easy if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices throughout the month and snap up a great deal.
Landing cheap flights from PHL to CMB is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal.
Discover the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
PHL is located at Industrial Highway and Island Road.
78.93% of flights that take off from Philadelphia International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Philadelphia International Airport is about 19 kilometres from central Philadelphia. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport will take about 45 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near PHL? If you're boarding an early flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
If you have a late Philadelphia International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these options near CMB:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Bandaranaike International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Sr Rent A Car, Green Motion or Sixt and see more of Colombo and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Bandaranaike International Airport about two weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to central Colombo
Bandaranaike International Airport to the centre of Colombo has a drive time of around 40 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour 30 minutes.
When to fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
February is the busiest month for flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Colombo in April.
When booking your flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. March is the warmest month in Colombo, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC to 33ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from PHL to CMB in January. Average temperatures are between 22ºC and 32ºC then.
Explore more of Sri Lanka
Colombo has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Sri Lanka just waiting to be discovered. Around 18 kilometres south of Colombo, a visit to Moratuwa will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Boat House, Angulana Beach and Dilmah Conservation One Earth Arboretum.
Around 306 kilometres north of Colombo, Jaffna is another favourite stop in Sri Lanka. No visit is complete without checking out Jaffna Fort, Dambakola Patuna Sangamitta Temple and Jaffna Public Library.
