Travelling from Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport (CMB): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Singapore Changi Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport is 3 hours 50 minutes.
Colombo's timezone is UTC+5:30, making Colombo two hours 30 minutes behind Singapore.
Every week, there are 27 Singapore Changi Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport flights. If you prefer to be on board early, opt for the 08:30 Singapore Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the last flight is at 22:20 with Singapore Airlines.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your SIN to CMB flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Travelling during a peak time such as June? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
SriLankan Airlines offers direct flights from Singapore Changi Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Colombo — and maybe even more of Sri Lanka if time allows.
SriLankan Airlines is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
Singapore Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering SIN to CMB flights. A dependable 83.33% of its departures on this route arrive without delay.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Singapore Changi Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Top stopovers between SIN and CMB include:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
Bengaluru Airport
Chennai Airport
Handy information about Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)
When it comes to Singapore Changi Airport's on-time performance, data shows 74% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Singapore Changi Airport is around 19 kilometres from central Singapore. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Singapore Changi Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near SIN:
Arriving at Colombo Bandaranayake Airport (CMB)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Singapore Changi Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near CMB instead:
Follow your own route with a Colombo Bandaranayake Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Sr Rent A Car, Green Motion or Sixt and find adventure across Colombo and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport about two weeks ahead.
Getting from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport (CMB) to central Colombo
From Colombo Bandaranayake Airport, Colombo is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 40 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It takes roughly 50 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport (CMB)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Singapore Changi Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Colombo. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in March.
Lock in your flight from Singapore Changi Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport for March if you'd like to visit Colombo during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC and 33ºC.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SIN to CMB in January. Temperatures average between 22ºC and 32ºC then.