Travelling from Colombo to Toronto: what you need to know
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is Colombo's main airport. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Colombo to Toronto taking off from here.
When jetting into Toronto, step off the plane at Pearson International Airport (YYZ) or Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ). Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) is another way to get to this city.
To ensure you make your Colombo to Toronto flight, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Taking off during a peak period like public or school holidays? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. To play it safe, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Colombo to Toronto
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap Colombo to Toronto flight. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the nearer your departure date, the more you'll likely pay.
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Flying from Colombo
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Think about adding a stopover to potentially save on your Colombo to Toronto flight. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Bandaranaike International Airport. Break up the journey at one of these popular airports:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
Located around 27 kilometres from central Colombo, CMB can be reached in about 40 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
Want a handy hotel close to Bandaranaike International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Colombo to Toronto, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Of the departures from Bandaranaike International Airport, 75.71% arrive on time at their destination.
Arriving in Toronto
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
The distance from Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to central Toronto is approximately 19 kilometres. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you around 50 minutes.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Colombo to Toronto. Book one of these accommodation options near YYZ instead:
Follow your own route with a Pearson International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Green Motion or Thrifty and find adventure across Toronto and beyond.
For the lowest price, book your ride from Pearson International Airport about three weeks in advance of your Colombo to Toronto flight.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
After your flight from Colombo to Toronto has hit the tarmac, you can reach the city centre in around 35 minutes by car. Central Toronto is roughly 3 kilometres from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ).
The trip will take roughly 40 minutes on public transport.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel near YTZ. Here are a few options where you can tuck yourself in after your flight from Colombo to Toronto:
Forget about public transport schedules or waiting in a long cab line. Grab a Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport rental car and let your trip unfold on your terms. Check out the rates and availability from Hertz, National and Avis.
Get exactly what you want. Securing your ride from YTZ one week ahead of time often means more savings and a bigger choice of vehicles.
Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF)
Make your way to the city centre after your flight from Colombo to Toronto has touched down. Central Toronto is about 80 kilometres from Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) and takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to get there in a car.
Public transport will get you there in roughly 4 hours 5 minutes.
Enjoy a more leisurely start to your trip by checking in to a hotel near YKF after your Colombo to Toronto flight. Take a load off after a long travel day or just give yourself time to get your bearings in a new destination at:
Be in the driver's seat of the next leg of your journey with a Region of Waterloo International Airport rental car. Avis, Enterprise and Budget make getting on the road effortless.
If you're hoping for a particular model or make, booking early gives you a better shot at finding what you want. Book your ride from YKF at least a couple of weeks ahead of your flight from Colombo to Toronto.
Best time to go to Toronto
August is the most popular month for flights from Colombo to Toronto. To travel when it's less crowded, visit Toronto in February.
The warmest month in Toronto is July, with temperatures ranging between 14ºC and 28ºC. Book your Colombo to Toronto ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
Search for cheap flights from Colombo to Toronto in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -12ºC and 1ºC on average.
More about Toronto
Start your Toronto trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Colombo to Toronto, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. CN Tower, Royal Ontario Museum and Go Tours Canada - Distillery District are highlights which should feature on every Toronto itinerary.
Explore more of Canada
You've seen Toronto, now it's time to explore more of Canada. Travel around 499 kilometres north-east to Montreal to check off its leading attractions. From Mount Royal Park to Montreal Botanical Garden and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Ottawa is another sought-after destination in Canada and is around 354 kilometres north-east of Toronto. No trip is complete without seeing Parliament Hill, Rideau Canal and National Gallery of Canada.