Cheap Flights from Birmingham to Colombo

Flying from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Colombo: what you need to know

• The timezone in Colombo is UTC+5:30. The city is five hours 30 minutes ahead of Birmingham, where Birmingham International Airport is located.

• Give yourself plenty of time to catch your BHX to Colombo flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

• You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.

• Consider adding a stopover to potentially land a cheaper plane ticket from BHX to Colombo. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search. Take a detour (and maybe pocket some savings) by stopping at one of these connecting airports:

  • Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)

  • Dubai Airport (DXB)

  • Hamad International Airport (DOH)

• Travelling from central Birmingham to BHX takes around 50 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 11 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.

• Want a leisurely start to your journey? Stay near BHX. Whether you're catching an early flight from Birmingham International Airport to Colombo or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:

  • Travelodge Birmingham Sheldon

  • Holiday Inn Express Birmingham NEC

  • Travelodge Birmingham Yardley

• When it comes to the on-time performance of Birmingham International Airport, 65.48% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.

How to find the cheapest flights from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) to Colombo

• $745 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Birmingham International Airport to Colombo flight. A round-trip plane ticket right now is $1,388. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares could change.

• To find cheap flights from BHX to Colombo, book early. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first released.

• The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest tickets from Birmingham International Airport to Colombo across each month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.

• There's no need to keep looking every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's an extra saving on cheap flights from BHX to Colombo.

• Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Birmingham International Airport to Colombo.

Airports in Colombo

Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML)

• Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML) is around 16 kilometres from the centre of Colombo. If you're catching a taxi or a ride-share, the drive takes about 40 minutes.

• Getting there by public transport takes around 1 hour 15 minutes.

• The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Birmingham International Airport to Colombo. Reserve one of these accommodation options near RML instead:

  • Mount Lavinia Hotel

  • Breeze of Paradise

  • Berjaya Hotel Colombo

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)

• The centre of Colombo is around 32 kilometres from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB). Once your flight from Birmingham International Airport to Colombo has landed and you've made your way out of the airport, expect a drive of around 40 minutes.

• If you're catching public transport, it'll take around 1 hour 30 minutes.

• Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel close to CMB. Here are a few options where you can tuck yourself in after your BHX to Colombo flight:

  • Amagi Aria Airport Transit Hotel

  • Coco Villa Peach Tree

  • Erandi Holiday Home

• Sr Rent A Car, Green Motion and Sixt make collecting a Bandaranaike International Airport rental car simple. These trusted companies are located in or around the terminal and will have you behind the wheel before you know it.

• Score the best price by securing your ride from CMB two weeks in advance. You'll also have access to a greater selection of vehicles.

Best time to go to Colombo

• Plan your trip to Colombo during peak season if you want a busy atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices are usually higher. Alternatively, book flights from Birmingham International Airport to Colombo during low season when prices are cheaper and crowds are smaller.

• Before locking in your Birmingham International Airport to Colombo plane ticket, think about the kind of weather you prefer. March is the warmest month in Colombo, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC to 33ºC.

• Look for cheap tickets from BHX to Colombo in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 22ºC and 32ºC on average.

More about Colombo

• Start your Colombo trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Birmingham International Airport to Colombo, explore our selection of accommodation options including:

  • The Kingsbury Colombo

  • Marino Beach Colombo

  • NH Collection Colombo

• Independence Square & Independence Memorial Hall and Gangaramaya Temple are a couple of leading attractions to add to your Colombo to-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Viharamahadevi Park.

Explore more of Sri Lanka

• Colombo is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Sri Lanka waiting to be discovered. About 306 kilometres north of Colombo, a trip to Jaffna will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading attractions like Jaffna Fort, Dambakola Patuna Sangamitta Temple and Jaffna Public Library.

• Around 241 kilometres north-east of Colombo, Trincomalee is another essential stop in Sri Lanka. Start your sightseeing at Koneswaram Temple, Fort Frederick and Marble Beach.