Travelling from Narita International Airport (NRT) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB): what you need to know
9 hours 23 minutes is the average time for a direct flight from Narita International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport. Colombo is 3 hours 30 minutes behind Tokyo and operates on the UTC+5:30 timezone.
Each week, there are 7 flights from Narita International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport. If you prefer to jet off early, jump on the 11:20 SriLankan Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the latest flight from NRT to CMB is 20:35 with SriLankan Airlines.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like July and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
SriLankan Airlines is your gateway to exploring Colombo (and maybe even some other exciting corners of Sri Lanka!). Look through the direct flights from Narita International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport offered by this carrier.
To break up your flight from Narita International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport, consider adding a stopover. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to find a destination that catches your eye. Popular stopovers on the NRT - CMB route are:
Beijing Capital International Airport
Hong Kong International Airport
Suvarnabhumi Airport
To find out if you need a visa to enter Sri Lanka, check with your carrier and the local consulate or embassy. They'll provide you with all the necessary information, including additional documents you may need after booking your cheap ticket from NRT to CMB.
How to find the cheapest flights from Narita International Airport (NRT) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
ر.ق. 470 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Narita International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport. A return flight starts from ر.ق. 937. These fares may change depending on demand.
To snag cheap flight tickets from NRT to CMB, book your trip 9 months before the departure date.
May is the cheapest month for flight tickets from Narita International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport. If you need to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
Snapping up a cheap ticket from NRT to CMB is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as the price has dropped.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Narita International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport.
Handy information about Narita International Airport (NRT)
Central Tokyo to Narita International Airport is around 64 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 58 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
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Arriving at Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Consider staying in a hotel close to CMB if you're taking a late flight from Narita International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport. Choose one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to central Colombo
Bandaranaike International Airport is approximately 32 kilometres from the centre of Colombo. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 39 minutes.
It takes roughly 1 hour and 31 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
August is the busiest month for flights from Narita International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Colombo in April.
Lock in your flight from Narita International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport for March if you want to go to Colombo during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24 ºC and 33 ºC.
Search for cheap flight tickets from NRT to CMB in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 22 ºC and 32 ºC on average.
More about Colombo
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Colombo right here. Browse these hotels after you've booked your flight from NRT to CMB:
Gangaramaya Temple and Independence Square & Independence Memorial Hall are just a couple of the major attractions to add to your Colombo must-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Viharamahadevi Park.
Complete your Colombo trip with hotels and a car rental
You've booked your cheap ticket to Bandaranaike International Airport — now it's time to find a place to stay, and maybe even your own set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in Colombo.
