Travelling from King Fahd International Airport (DMM) to Colombo: what you need to know
Around 5 hours 7 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from King Fahd International Airport to Colombo.
Colombo is 2 hours 30 minutes ahead of Dammam, where King Fahd International Airport is located. Colombo operates on the UTC+5:30 timezone.
With 12 flights a week between the two airports, King Fahd International Airport (DMM) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is the busiest route. SriLankan Airlines operates the earliest flight at 22:15. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the last departure from DMM to CMB is with SriLankan Airlines at 22:35.
To ensure you catch your flight from DMM to Colombo, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
You can catch a direct flight from King Fahd International Airport to Colombo. Start your trip at DMM and touch down at Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB).
Be on the lookout for offers from SriLankan Airlines. This carrier operates direct flights from King Fahd International Airport to Colombo.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from DMM to Colombo. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for the departures. Break up the journey at one of these airports:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
If you have a passport from Saudi Arabia, you'll need an e-visa to visit Sri Lanka. This applies if you're booking a cheap ticket from King Fahd International Airport to Colombo for tourism purposes. Requirements may be different if you're travelling for business or other reasons. Always check the visa rules before you book and certainly before you fly.
Located around 32 kilometres from the centre of Dammam, DMM can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport is roughly 1 hour and 52 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from King Fahd International Airport (DMM) to Colombo
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from King Fahd International Airport to Colombo is 122 €. The cheapest price for a return flight is 185 €. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from DMM to Colombo, book your trip 11 months before your planned departure.
Schedule your trip for July. That's the cheapest month for tickets from King Fahd International Airport to Colombo. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.
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Airports in Colombo
Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML)
Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML) to the centre of Colombo is around 39 minutes by car. It's approximately 16 kilometres away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour and 16 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from King Fahd International Airport to Colombo. Book one of these accommodation options near RML instead:
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Once your flight from King Fahd International Airport to Colombo has touched down, you can make your way to the city centre in about 39 minutes by car. Central Colombo is approximately 32 kilometres from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB).
The journey will take about 1 hour and 31 minutes on public transport.
You'll find some great places to rest your head close to CMB. Unwind and get cosy after your flight from DMM to Colombo at any of these well-located options:
Best time to go to Colombo
Carefully consider your trip dates before locking in your flight from King Fahd International Airport to Colombo. The city comes alive in peak season, but prices are generally higher and major attractions can be busy. Go to Colombo in the low season if you like a more relaxed vibe.
Before locking in your flight from King Fahd International Airport to Colombo, think about the type of weather you enjoy. March is the warmest month in Colombo, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC to 33ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from DMM to Colombo in January when temperatures average between 22ºC and 32ºC.
More about Colombo
After booking your flight from King Fahd International Airport to Colombo, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Colombo:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. Gangaramaya Temple, Independence Square & Independence Memorial Hall and Viharamahadevi Park are highlights which should feature on any good Colombo itinerary.
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Choose one of our car rentals in Colombo and explore the city at your leisure. Easily compare companies in one go to find your ideal ride once you've booked your hotel and cheap flights from King Fahd International Airport to Colombo.