Flying from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR): what you need to know
The timezone in Vancouver is UTC-7, which is 12 hours 30 minutes behind Colombo.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your CMB to YVR flight.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like February. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Bandaranaike International Airport to Vancouver International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between CMB and YVR:
Suvarnabhumi Airport
Hong Kong International Airport
Indira Gandhi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
$881 is the lowest price for a one-way Bandaranaike International Airport to Vancouver International Airport flight. A return flight starts at $1,567. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from CMB to YVR, book early. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across every month when searching for your flight from Bandaranaike International Airport to Vancouver International Airport.
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Handy information about Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Of the departures from Bandaranaike International Airport, 75.71% land on schedule at their destination.
Central Colombo to Bandaranaike International Airport is approximately 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 40 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to CMB? If you've booked an early flight from Bandaranaike International Airport to Vancouver International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Consider booking a hotel near YVR if you're catching a late Bandaranaike International Airport to Vancouver International Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Travel at your own pace with a Vancouver International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty or Avis and see more of Vancouver and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride from Vancouver International Airport about one week in advance of your trip.
Getting from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to central Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport is approximately 14 kilometres from the centre of Vancouver. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
The quietest month for a flight from Bandaranaike International Airport to Vancouver International Airport is May, while August is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Vancouver based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Vancouver is August, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC and 24ºC. Lock in your flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Vancouver International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CMB to YVR in December. Average temperatures are between -1ºC and 7ºC then.
Explore more of Canada
Surrey is just one of the many places in Canada waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Vancouver. Around 32 kilometres away to the south-east, top sights here include Senator Reid Park, Port Mann Park and Morgan Creek Park.
Victoria is another favourite destination in Canada and is around 97 kilometres south of Vancouver. No journey is complete without a visit to Royal BC Museum, Craigdarroch Castle and Inner Harbour.