Flying from Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN) to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport (CMB): what you need to know
Colombo is one hour 30 minutes behind Ho Chi Minh City and is in the UTC+5:30 timezone.
Your SGN to CMB flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months like June, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport. These are the top stopovers between SGN and CMB:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport
Singapore Changi Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN) to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport (CMB)
Rs28,033 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport flight. A return flight starts at Rs68,740. These fares may change based on availability.
It's usually best to book early if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from SGN to CMB. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when looking for your flight from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from SGN to CMB.
Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport.
Handy information about Ho Chi Minh City Airport (SGN)
Of all flights leaving Ho Chi Minh City Airport, 61% land on schedule at their destination.
Central Ho Chi Minh City to Ho Chi Minh City Airport is around 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
Expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour when using public transport.
Get your break off to a relaxed start by staying near SGN. Whether you've booked an early flight from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Colombo Bandaranayake Airport (CMB)
Consider booking a hotel near CMB if you're catching a late Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Go where the road takes you with a Colombo Bandaranayake Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Sr Rent A Car, Green Motion or Sixt and venture far and wide through Colombo and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport about two weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport (CMB) to central Colombo
Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to central Colombo has a drive time of about 40 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
Getting there on public transport typically takes 50 minutes.
When to fly to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport (CMB)
The quietest month for a flight from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport is March, while August is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Colombo based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Colombo is March, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC and 33ºC. Book your flights from Ho Chi Minh City Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from SGN to CMB in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 22ºC and 32ºC on average.




