Travelling from Vienna Airport (VIE) to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport (CMB): what you need to know
Colombo is four hours 30 minutes ahead of Vienna and is in the UTC+5:30 timezone.
To ensure you catch your VIE to CMB flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vienna Airport (VIE) to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport (CMB)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Vienna Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport flight is Rs76,609. A round-trip plane ticket is currently Rs160,685. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from VIE to CMB if you book ahead. Airlines often have some excellent early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Vienna Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport across the month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from VIE to CMB.
Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Vienna Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport.
Handy information about Vienna Airport (VIE)
Vienna Airport scores high marks for its on-time performance. 80% of flights that depart VIE land on time.
Vienna Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Vienna. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport takes about 15 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Vienna Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near VIE:
Arriving at Colombo Bandaranayake Airport (CMB)
Consider staying in a hotel close to CMB if you have a late Vienna Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a Colombo Bandaranayake Airport rental car and explore Colombo and beyond with your own set of wheels. Sr Rent A Car, Green Motion and Sixt are top outlets to choose from here.
Reserving your ride from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport about two weeks ahead can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport (CMB) to central Colombo
Colombo Bandaranayake Airport is approximately 32 kilometres from central Colombo. The drive time takes about 40 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 50 minutes.
When to fly to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport (CMB)
August is the most popular month for flights from Vienna Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Colombo in March.
When booking your flight from Vienna Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport, think about the type 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, search for a cheap ticket from VIE to CMB in January. Average temperatures are between 22ºC and 32ºC then.
