Travelling from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) 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 Budapest.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Show up at the airport on time to board your BUD to CMB flight.
Travelling during a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between BUD and CMB:
Ben Gurion International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
King Abdulaziz International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Currently, $439 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $1,145. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
To score cheap tickets from BUD to CMB, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest fares across the month and bag a great deal.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from BUD to CMB.
Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport.
Handy information about Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
When it comes to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 71.48% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central Budapest to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport is approximately 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
Need a handy hotel near BUD? If you've booked an early flight from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near CMB instead:
Grab a Bandaranaike International Airport rental car and explore Colombo and beyond with your own set of wheels. Sr Rent A Car, Green Motion and Sixt are well-known companies to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle from Bandaranaike International Airport about two weeks in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to central Colombo
Bandaranaike International Airport is approximately 32 kilometres from central Colombo. The drive time takes around 40 minutes.
It'll take around 1 hour 30 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport. February is the most popular month to head to Colombo. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport for March if you want to explore Colombo during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC and 33ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 22ºC and 32ºC. Search for cheap tickets from BUD to CMB around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
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