Flying from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB): what you need to know
Colombo is five hours 30 minutes ahead of Lisbon and is in the UTC+5:30 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your LIS to CMB flight.
You can expect longer queues during popular months such as June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Lisbon Portela Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between LIS and CMB include:
Dubai Airport
Hamad International Airport
Abu Dhabi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
$605 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Lisbon Portela Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport flight. Return flights start from $1,466. These prices can change depending on availability.
It's usually best to book as early as possible if you want to get cheap tickets from LIS to CMB. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
Finding cheap flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices across every month and bag a great deal.
Save time looking for cheap flights from LIS to CMB by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport.
Handy information about Lisbon Portela Airport (LIS)
Of all flights departing from Lisbon Portela Airport, 64.1% touch down on time at their destination.
To get to Lisbon Portela Airport from central Lisbon, it'll take about 20 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 10 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Need a handy hotel near LIS? If you're boarding an early flight from Lisbon Portela Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
If you're arriving on a late Lisbon Portela Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these options near CMB:
Pick up 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 ride from Bandaranaike International Airport about two weeks in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to central Colombo
Bandaranaike International Airport to central Colombo has a drive time of about 40 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre on public transport will take you around 1 hour 30 minutes.
When to fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
February is the most popular month for flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Colombo in April.
The warmest month in Colombo is March, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC and 33ºC. Lock in your flights from Lisbon Portela Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from LIS to CMB in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 22ºC and 32ºC on average.
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 explored. About 18 kilometres south of Colombo, a trip to Moratuwa will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like Boat House, Angulana Beach and Dilmah Conservation One Earth Arboretum.
If you're ready to explore another corner of Sri Lanka, head for Jaffna, roughly 306 kilometres north of Colombo. Jaffna Fort, Dambakola Patuna Sangamitta Temple and Jaffna Public Library are highlights.