Flying from King Fahd International Airport (DMM) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from King Fahd International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 5 hours 10 minutes.
Colombo's timezone is UTC+5:30, making Colombo two hours 30 minutes ahead of Dammam.
Flights from DMM to CMB start from 22:15 — the earliest with SriLankan Airlines. The latest departure is at 22:35 with SriLankan Airlines. Overall, you can choose from 12 weekly King Fahd International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport flights.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your DMM to CMB flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
Travelling to Colombo (and then seeing more of Sri Lanka!) is a breeze with SriLankan Airlines. This popular carrier offers direct flights from King Fahd International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport.
SriLankan Airlines tops the list for bookings on this route.
Among carriers operating DMM to CMB flights, SriLankan Airlines leads the way for on-time arrivals.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from King Fahd International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between DMM and CMB:
Dubai Airport
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
Abu Dhabi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from King Fahd International Airport (DMM) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
At the moment, ج.م. 5,664 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way King Fahd International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ج.م. 7,887. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from DMM to CMB, reserve your trip eight months before your planned departure.
The cheapest month for flights from King Fahd International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport is July. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from DMM to CMB.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from King Fahd International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport.
Handy information about King Fahd International Airport (DMM)
83.88% of flights departing from King Fahd International Airport land at their destination on schedule. With its impressive on-time stats, disruptions are unlikely when flying out of DMM.
Central Dammam to King Fahd International Airport is around 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 50 minutes.
Arriving at Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a King Fahd International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near CMB instead:
Pick up a Bandaranaike International Airport rental car and explore Colombo and beyond with your own wheels. Sr Rent A Car, Green Motion and Sixt are well-known companies you can book with here.
Booking your ride from Bandaranaike International Airport around two weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to central Colombo
From Bandaranaike International Airport, Colombo is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 40 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour 30 minutes.
When to fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
February is the most popular month for flights from King Fahd International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Colombo in April.
The warmest month in Colombo is March, with the temperature ranging between 24ºC and 33ºC. Book your flights from King Fahd International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees average temperatures of between 22ºC and 32ºC. Look for cheap tickets from DMM to CMB sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Sri Lanka
You've visited Colombo, now it's time to discover other corners of Sri Lanka. Travel about 18 kilometres south to Moratuwa to tick off its must-visit sights. From Boat House to Angulana Beach and Dilmah Conservation One Earth Arboretum, your itinerary will be busy.
If there's time to check out another side of Sri Lanka, head for Jaffna, about 306 kilometres north of Colombo. Jaffna Fort, Dambakola Patuna Sangamitta Temple and Jaffna Public Library are highlights.
