Travelling from Colombo to Frankfurt Airport (FRA): What you need to know
Colombo's main base, Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), is where great travel stories take off. Explore the departure options from here when planning your flight from Colombo to Frankfurt Airport (FRA).
Around 10 hours 45 minutes is how long you'll be in the air on a direct Colombo to Frankfurt Airport flight.
Frankfurt Airport is located in Frankfurt. The city operates on the UTC+1 timezone and is four hours 30 minutes behind Colombo.
The busiest route is from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA). Take your pick of 2 direct services each week. SriLankan Airlines operates a 12:05am departure between CMB and FRA.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your flight from Colombo to FRA.
Head to the airport even earlier during popular months like February. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and as much as four hours for international journeys. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to grab something to eat or simply relax.
Airports in Colombo
Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
You can take a direct flight from Colombo to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) out of Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB).
You can lock in a direct flight from Colombo to Frankfurt Airport with SriLankan Airlines. This popular airline operates departures from CMB.
SriLankan Airlines is the airline with the highest number of bookings for flights from CMB to FRA.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival rate on this route is SriLankan Airlines.
We make it easy to find cheap flights from Colombo to FRA that include a stopover. To explore your options leaving from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between CMB and FRA include:
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (AUH)
CMB is around 32 kilometres from central Colombo. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 50 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Colombo to Frankfurt Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport:
74% of flights departing from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
About Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
If you have a late flight from Colombo to Frankfurt Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near FRA:
Grab a Frankfurt Airport rental car and explore Frankfurt and beyond with your own set of wheels. Wheego, Alamo and OK Mobility are leading providers to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle around three weeks in advance of your Colombo to Frankfurt Airport flight can help you get a cheaper deal.
Getting from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to central Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Frankfurt. It takes around 25 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of roughly 20 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Colombo to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Colombo to Frankfurt Airport is ج.م. 17,848. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ج.م. 34,350. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares could change.
To snap up cheap flights from Colombo to FRA, book your ticket two months ahead of your departure date.
The best month for scoring cheap Colombo to Frankfurt Airport tickets is July. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then choose the dates offering the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Colombo to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
August is the most popular month for flights from Colombo to Frankfurt Airport (FRA). Visit Frankfurt in January if you prefer a quieter experience.
Lock in a Colombo to FRA plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Frankfurt to range from 12ºC to 28ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from Colombo to Frankfurt Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -4ºC and 7ºC.
More about Frankfurt
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Frankfurt right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Colombo to Frankfurt Airport:
There are loads of awesome things to do in Frankfurt when you're ready to see the sights. Make your way to Frankfurt Christmas Market followed by Frankfurt Book Fair and The Art of Banksy Exhibition.
Explore more of Germany
Frankfurt has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Germany waiting to be explored. Around 193 kilometres northwest of Frankfurt, a visit to Essen will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like PACT Zollverein, Philharmonie Essen and Red Dot Design Museum.
Around 145 kilometres south of Frankfurt, Stuttgart is another essential stop in Germany. Experience major highlights starting with Mercedes-Benz Museum, Porsche Museum and Marienplatz.
