Travelling from Mexico City to Colombo: what you need to know
There are a couple of main airports you can take off from in Mexico City. Check out your options departing from Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX) or Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU) when reserving your flight from Mexico City to Colombo.
Come in for landing at Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), the primary gateway of Colombo.
Colombo's timezone is UTC+5:30, which makes Colombo 11 hours 30 minutes ahead of Mexico City.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. That way, you can comfortably catch your Mexico City to Colombo flight.
Flying over a peak time such as July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Colombo
Booking in advance is often the key to locking in a cheap Mexico City to Colombo flight. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the nearer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest plane tickets from Mexico City to Colombo across the month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your travel dates are flexible.
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Flying from Mexico City
Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Consider adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper Mexico City to Colombo flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Benito Juarez International Airport. Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Travelling from central Mexico City to MEX takes around 55 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 6 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
After a relaxed start to your travels? Stay near Benito Juarez International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Mexico City to Colombo or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Benito Juarez International Airport scores high marks for on-time performance. 80.91% of flights that depart MEX arrive at their destination without delay.
Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU)
You can reach NLU from central Mexico City in about 55 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 45 minutes to travel the 32 kilometres or so.
Kick back before your flight from Mexico City to Colombo by booking a place to stay close to Felipe Ángeles International Airport. Verticca Hotel is one option where you can jump out of bed and get to the airport with time to spare.
When it comes to flight punctuality, Felipe Ángeles International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 68%.
Arriving in Colombo
Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML)
Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML) to central Colombo takes around 40 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 13 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you around 1 hour 15 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Mexico City to Colombo, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these accommodation options near RML:
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
After your flight from Mexico City to Colombo has touched down, you can reach the city centre in around 40 minutes by car. Central Colombo is roughly 27 kilometres from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB).
If you choose to travel on public transport, you'll get to the city centre in 1 hour 30 minutes or so.
Sr Rent A Car, Green Motion and Sixt make picking up a Bandaranaike International Airport rental car easy and quick. These trusted companies are located in or around the terminal and will get you on your way in no time.
Get first dibs on the best options. Securing your ride from CMB two weeks in advance often means more savings and a greater range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Colombo
Visit Mexico City in high season if you like a lively atmosphere, but remember that prices are generally higher. Alternatively, book flights from Mexico City to Mexico City in the off-season when prices are cheaper and crowds are smaller.
Lock in a Mexico City to Colombo ticket departing in March if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Colombo to range from 24ºC to 33ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 22ºC and 32ºC. Search for cheap flights from Mexico City to Colombo around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Colombo
Start your Colombo trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Mexico City to Colombo, check out our range of hotels including:
Every great journey has to include some sightseeing. Gangaramaya Temple, Independence Square & Independence Memorial Hall and Viharamahadevi Park are must-do's during your Colombo adventure.
Explore more of Sri Lanka
Colombo is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Sri Lanka just waiting to be discovered. About 18 kilometres south of Colombo, a visit to Moratuwa will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Boat House, Angulana Beach and Dilmah Conservation One Earth Arboretum.
Jaffna is another standout destination in Sri Lanka and is around 306 kilometres north of Colombo. No trip is complete without seeing Jaffna Fort, Dambakola Patuna Sangamitta Temple and Jaffna Public Library.