Travelling from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB): what you need to know
The timezone in Colombo is UTC+5:30, which is three hours 30 minutes ahead of Sofia.
Give yourself enough time to make your SOF to CMB flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Sofia Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between SOF and CMB:
Dubai Airport
Ben Gurion International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sofia Airport (SOF) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
At the moment, Rs61,094 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Sofia Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs122,188. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from SOF to CMB if you book in advance. Airlines often have some excellent early bird deals.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price in every month when searching for your flight from Sofia Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from SOF to CMB couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Sofia Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport.
Handy information about Sofia Airport (SOF)
66.73% of flights that leave from Sofia Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Central Sofia to Sofia Airport is around 11 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
The journey on public transport typically takes 35 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Sofia Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to SOF:
Arriving at Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Consider booking a hotel close to CMB if you're catching a late Sofia Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Bandaranaike International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Sr Rent A Car, Green Motion or Sixt and experience more of Colombo and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from Bandaranaike International Airport around two weeks in advance of your trip.
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 travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 30 minutes.
When to fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Sofia Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport. February is the most popular month to head to Colombo. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Colombo is March, with the temperature ranging between 24ºC and 33ºC. Book your flights from Sofia Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January has average temperatures of between 22ºC and 32ºC. Search for cheap tickets from SOF to CMB around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Sri Lanka
Moratuwa is just one of the many places in Sri Lanka waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Colombo. Around 18 kilometres away to the south, top sights here include Boat House, Angulana Beach and Dilmah Conservation One Earth Arboretum.
Around 306 kilometres north of Colombo, Jaffna is another essential stop in Sri Lanka. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Jaffna Fort, Dambakola Patuna Sangamitta Temple and Jaffna Public Library.