Flying from Tokyo to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB): What you need to know
Planning your holiday starts with figuring out where you'll fly out of in Tokyo. Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT) is the city's main base, so explore your options for reserving a flight from Tokyo to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) jetting off from here.
Colombo is three hours 30 minutes behind Tokyo. Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport is located in Colombo, which operates on the UTC+5:30 timezone.
Leave enough time to make your flight from Tokyo to CMB. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a popular month like March? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Tokyo
Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND)
We make it a piece of cake to find cheap flights from Tokyo to CMB that include a stopover. To explore your options departing from Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Major stopovers between HND and CMB include:
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK)
Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)
Travelling from central Tokyo to HND takes around 30 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 19 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Planning to catch an early flight from Tokyo to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and get some bonus sleep) by staying at one of these stays close to Tokyo Haneda International Airport:
78% of flights that depart Tokyo Haneda International Airport land at their destination on time.
HND is located at 3丁目 Hanedakuko, Ota.
Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT)
Think about setting out from Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT). You can book a direct Tokyo to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) plane ticket from this popular hub.
From NRT, direct flights from Tokyo to CMB are available with SriLankan Airlines.
SriLankan Airlines is the go-to airline for bookings on the NRT to CMB route.
Among the carriers operating flights between Tokyo Narita International Airport and Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport, SriLankan Airlines has the most consistent on-time performance.
Add a little extra to your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Tokyo to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport. Here's where you can connect between Tokyo Narita International Airport and CMB:
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK)
Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
NRT is about 56 kilometres from central Tokyo. It'll take you 1 hour 5 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your Tokyo to CMB flight? Kick back in a hotel near Tokyo Narita International Airport before your holiday officially starts. Here's where you can stay:
73% of all departures from Tokyo Narita International Airport meet their expected arrival time.
NRT is located at 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
About Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Tokyo to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near CMB instead:
Booking your vehicle around two weeks in advance of your Tokyo to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport flight can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to central Colombo
Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport is around 32 kilometres from the centre of Colombo. It takes around 40 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
It takes roughly 50 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tokyo to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
At the moment, Rs56,647 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Tokyo to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs117,567. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Tokyo to CMB if you book ahead. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird discounts.
Affordable Tokyo to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across the month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Tokyo to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Think about the kind of experience you want when planning your trip dates. November is the quietest month to visit Colombo. February is when most people book flights from Tokyo to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), which may be perfect if you're chasing more action.
When booking your Tokyo to CMB plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. March is the warmest month in Colombo, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC to 33ºC.
January has temperatures of between 22ºC and 32ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Tokyo to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Colombo
Start your Colombo trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Tokyo to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport, check out our range of accommodation options including:
There are plenty of things to do in Colombo when you're ready to see the sights. Head straight for Mount Lavinia Beach followed by Sri Gangaramaya and Independence Square & Independence Memorial Hall.
Explore more of Sri Lanka
Trincomalee is just one of the many cities in Sri Lanka waiting to be discovered once you've seen Colombo. Around 209 kilometres away to the northeast, check out popular attractions including Nilaveli Beach, Sea View Point and Koneswaram Temple.
Travel 209 kilometres east from Colombo to visit Kalmunai, another favourite among visitors to Sri Lanka. Your trip isn't complete without exploring Jamia Jummah Masjid (Kalmunai Town Red Mosque) and Kannaki Amman Kovil.