Travelling from Paris to Colombo: what you need to know
You can choose from a range of airports when organising your flight from Paris to Colombo. Check out your options for flying out of Paris from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), Paris Orly Airport (ORY) and Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA).
Hop off the plane at Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), the primary gateway of Colombo.
The average time for a direct Paris to Colombo flight is 10 hours 20 minutes.
Colombo's timezone is UTC+5:30, which makes Colombo four hours 30 minutes ahead of Paris.
With two weekly flights between the two airports, Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is the most popular route. Hop on the first flight from Paris to Colombo with SriLankan Airlines at 14:40. If you prefer to get more out of your day before taking off, the last flight from CDG to CMB is with SriLankan Airlines at 15:05.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. That way, you can comfortably board your Paris to Colombo flight.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
How to find the cheapest flights from Paris to Colombo
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Flying from Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
If you're looking for a direct flight from Paris to Colombo, you can depart from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG). Fly from CDG to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) in one seamless journey.
SriLankan Airlines is a popular carrier that offers direct Paris to Colombo plane tickets from CDG.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially save money on your Paris to Colombo flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Charles de Gaulle Airport. Take a break from travelling at one of these airports:
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV)
Located around 23 kilometres from central Paris, CDG can be reached in about 45 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport is roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
In search of a handy hotel near Charles de Gaulle Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Paris to Colombo, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Of all flights leaving Charles de Gaulle Airport, 61.46% touch down on time at their destination.
CDG is located at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Think about adding a stop at London Heathrow Airport (LHR). It's a key stopover on a Paris to Colombo flight leaving Paris Orly Airport. Use a long layover to explore the city, or take advantage of a short break to grab a coffee at an airport cafe.
ORY is about 14 kilometres from central Paris. It'll take you 35 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.
It's your holiday, so why not enjoy an extra night away from home? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Paris Orly Airport the day before your flight from Paris to Colombo:
Paris Orly Airport has an on-time performance of 76%. This figure highlights how frequently flights that take off from this airport land on schedule.
The address for ORY is 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA)
From central Paris, BVA is around 72 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to get there by car and 2 hours 20 minutes or so on public transport.
Set yourself up for a smooth departure — stay close to Beauvais-Tille Airport and know you'll get to the terminal with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early Paris to Colombo flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights get to their destinations as expected. At BVA, that figure is 66.39%.
You'll find Beauvais-Tille Airport at Tille 60000, Beauvais.
Arriving in Colombo
Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML)
The distance from Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML) to central Colombo is approximately 13 kilometres. It'll take you about 40 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 15 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Paris to Colombo, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near RML:
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Once your flight from Paris to Colombo has arrived, you can make your way to the city centre in about 40 minutes by car. Central Colombo is approximately 27 kilometres from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB).
The journey will take about 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport.
Forget about inconvenient public transport schedules or waiting in a long cab line. Pick up a Bandaranaike International Airport rental car and take your journey in whatever direction you like. Check out the rates and availability from Sr Rent A Car, Green Motion and Sixt.
Get first dibs on the best options. Reserving your ride from CMB two weeks in advance often means lower prices and a wider range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Colombo
Carefully consider your dates before securing your flight from Paris to Paris. The city buzzes in high season, but rates are typically higher and attractions can be crowded. Go to Paris in the low season if you want a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Colombo is March, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC and 33ºC. Lock in your Paris to Colombo ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Paris to Colombo in January when temperatures average between 22ºC and 32ºC.
More about Colombo
After booking your flight from Paris to Colombo, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Colombo:
All great holidays should include some sightseeing. Gangaramaya Temple, Independence Square & Independence Memorial Hall and Viharamahadevi Park are must-visits when exploring Colombo.
Explore more of Sri Lanka
Moratuwa is just one of the many cities in Sri Lanka waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Colombo. Around 18 kilometres to the south, its top attractions include Boat House, Angulana Beach and Dilmah Conservation One Earth Arboretum.
Jaffna is another essential stop in Sri Lanka and is around 306 kilometres north of Colombo. No trip is complete without visiting Jaffna Fort, Dambakola Patuna Sangamitta Temple and Jaffna Public Library.
