Traveling from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD): what you need to know
The timezone in Washington DC is UTC-4, which is nine hours 30 minutes behind Colombo.
Give yourself enough time to make your CMB to IAD flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Traveling during a peak time like February? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Bandaranaike International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between CMB and IAD:
Hamad International Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Abu Dhabi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
$694 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Bandaranaike International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport flight. Return flights start from $1,261. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from CMB to IAD, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport is easy if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares across each month and score a great deal.
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Handy information about Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Bandaranaike International Airport, data shows 75.71% of flights complete their journey on time.
Bandaranaike International Airport is about 32 kilometers from central Colombo. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the center, it'll take you 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of about 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport.
Get your trip off to a leisurely start by staying near CMB. Whether you've booked an early flight from Bandaranaike International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
If you're landing on a late Bandaranaike International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near IAD:
Travel at your own speed with a Washington Dulles International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Sixt and venture far and wide through Washington DC and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Washington Dulles International Airport around one week ahead of your trip.
Getting from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to central Washington DC
IAD is located at 1 Saarinen Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport to central Washington DC has a drive time of about 50 minutes. It's approximately 56 kilometers away.
It typically takes 3 hours 25 minutes if you're traveling on public transport.
When to fly to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
April is the busiest month for flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Washington DC in January.
The warmest month in Washington DC is July, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from CMB to IAD in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -6ºC (21ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) on average.
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