Traveling from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB): what you need to know
Colombo's timezone is UTC+5:30, which makes Colombo four hours 30 minutes ahead of Hamburg.
To ensure you get on your HAM to CMB flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as June, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're traveling during a peak period in general.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Hamburg Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between HAM and CMB:
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
London Heathrow Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
$203 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Hamburg Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport flight. A return flight starts from $469. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
To score cheap tickets from HAM to CMB, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer their best fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from Hamburg Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport is easier if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares throughout the month and score a great deal.
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Handy information about Hamburg Airport (HAM)
Of all flights departing from Hamburg Airport, 75.01% touch down on time at their destination.
Hamburg Airport is about 11 kilometers from central Hamburg. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the center, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near HAM? If you're catching an early flight from Hamburg Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
If you're landing on a late Hamburg Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these hotels near CMB:
Travel at your own pace with a Bandaranaike International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Sr Rent A Car, Green Motion or Sixt and venture far and wide through Colombo and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your ride from Bandaranaike International Airport about two weeks before you set off.
Getting from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to central Colombo
From Bandaranaike International Airport, Colombo is approximately 32 kilometers away. It takes around 40 minutes to drive to the center.
If you're traveling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 30 minutes.
When to fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
February is the most popular month for flights from Hamburg Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Colombo in April.
Before locking in your flight from Hamburg Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. March is the warmest month in Colombo, with the temperature ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from HAM to CMB in January. Average temperatures are between 22ºC (72ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF) then.
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