Flying from Bordeaux Airport (BOD) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB): what you need to know
Colombo is four hours 30 minutes ahead of Bordeaux and observes the UTC+5:30 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your BOD to CMB flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Bordeaux Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Check out these options between BOD and CMB:
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How to find the cheapest flights from Bordeaux Airport (BOD) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
$438 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Bordeaux Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport flight. Return flights start at $814. These fares may change depending on availability.
To find cheap tickets from BOD to CMB, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
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Handy information about Bordeaux Airport (BOD)
77.44% of flights leaving from Bordeaux Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Central Bordeaux to Bordeaux Airport is around 13 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
The journey on public transport takes about 1 hour 10 minutes.
Get your trip off to a leisurely start by staying near BOD. Whether you're taking an early flight from Bordeaux Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Bordeaux Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near CMB instead:
Grab a Bandaranaike International Airport rental car and discover Colombo and beyond with your own wheels. Sr Rent A Car, Green Motion and Sixt are leading providers to choose from here.
Reserving your ride from Bandaranaike International Airport about two weeks in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to central Colombo
Bandaranaike International Airport is roughly 32 kilometers from the center of Colombo. The drive time takes around 40 minutes.
Getting to the center on public transport takes around 1 hour 30 minutes.
When to fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
February is the busiest month for flights from Bordeaux Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Colombo in April.
When reserving your flight from Bordeaux Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. March is the warmest month in Colombo, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
If you like traveling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BOD to CMB in January. Temperatures average between 22ºC (72ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF) then.
Explore more of Sri Lanka
Colombo is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Sri Lanka just waiting to be discovered. About 18 kilometers south of Colombo, a visit to Moratuwa will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like Boat House, Angulana Beach and Dilmah Conservation One Earth Arboretum.
Around 306 kilometers 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.