Travelling from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 10 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport.
Colombo is 30 minutes behind Dhaka and observes the UTC+5:30 timezone.
Each week, there are 15 Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport flights. If you want to be on board early, take the 02:00 FitsAir flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the last departure is at 14:30 with SriLankan Airlines.
Leave enough time to make your DAC to CMB flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
FitsAir offers direct flights from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to discover the sights in Colombo — and maybe even more of Sri Lanka if your schedule allows.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is FitsAir.
SriLankan Airlines is the most punctual carrier that operates DAC to CMB flights, with 66.67% of its services reaching their destination on time.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Stopovers between DAC and CMB include:
Chennai Airport
Tribhuvan International Airport
Suvarnabhumi Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
115 € is the best price for a one-way Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport flight. Return flights start from 213 €. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
To secure cheap tickets from DAC to CMB, reserve your trip six months before your planned departure.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport. If you want to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.
Picking up cheap flights from DAC to CMB couldn't be easier 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 fares go down.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport.
Handy information about Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC)
68.82% of flights leaving from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport is around 8 kilometres from central Dhaka. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Need a convenient hotel close to DAC? If you've booked an early flight from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
If you're landing on a late Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these accommodation options 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 experience more of Colombo and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your ride from Bandaranaike International Airport around two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to central Colombo
From Bandaranaike International Airport, Colombo is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 40 minutes to reach the centre by car.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
When to fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
The quietest month for a flight from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport is April, while February is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Colombo based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Book your flight from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport for March if you want to go to Colombo during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from DAC to CMB in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF) on average.
Explore more of Sri Lanka
Moratuwa is just one of the many places in Sri Lanka waiting to be explored after you've seen Colombo. Around 18 kilometres away to the south, popular attractions include Boat House, Angulana Beach and Dilmah Conservation One Earth Arboretum.
Around 306 kilometres north of Colombo, Jaffna is another essential stop in Sri Lanka. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Jaffna Fort, Dambakola Patuna Sangamitta Temple and Jaffna Public Library.
