Flying from Venice to Colombo: what you need to know
Get your holiday planning started by considering the departure point for your flight from Venice to Colombo. Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE) and Treviso Airport (TSF) are Venice's main airports.
Hop off the plane at Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), the primary gateway of Colombo.
Colombo is four hours 30 minutes ahead of Venice and follows the UTC+5:30 timezone.
Allow plenty of time to make your Venice to Colombo flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines at security. Play it 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 Venice to Colombo
To pick up cheap Venice to Colombo flights, book ahead. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first released.
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Flying from Venice
Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)
VCE is about 8 kilometres from central Venice. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 45 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Venice to Colombo? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near Venice Marco Polo Airport:
75.29% of flights that depart Venice Marco Polo Airport land at their destination on time.
Treviso Airport (TSF)
You can get to TSF from central Venice in about 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to cover the 26 kilometres or so.
Start your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before your flight from Venice to Colombo, kick back in one of these hotels close to Treviso Airport:
Treviso Airport has an on-time performance of 70%. This figure shows how frequently flights that take off from this airport land on schedule.
Arriving in Colombo
Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML)
The distance from Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML) to central Colombo is roughly 13 kilometres. It'll take you around 40 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting there by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Venice to Colombo. Reserve one of these accommodation options near RML instead:
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
The centre of Colombo is around 27 kilometres from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB). Once your flight from Venice to Colombo has landed and you've made your way through the terminal, expect a drive of about 40 minutes.
The trip will take about 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport.
No time to waste? The fastest way to get to where you're going is with a Bandaranaike International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Sr Rent A Car, Green Motion or Sixt and get going in the blink of an eye.
Snap up a deal by securing your ride from CMB two weeks ahead of time. You can also expect to have a greater selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Colombo
Travel to Venice during peak season if you prefer a bustling atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices may be higher. Alternatively, book flights from Venice to Venice during the off-season when prices are cheaper and it's not as busy.
The warmest month in Colombo is March, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC and 33ºC. Book your Venice to Colombo ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Venice to Colombo in January when temperatures average between 22ºC and 32ºC.
More about Colombo
Once you've booked your flight from Venice to Colombo, take your pick from prime hotels that put you close to the action. Make one of these options your base for exploring Colombo:
Gangaramaya Temple and Independence Square & Independence Memorial Hall are a couple of top attractions to put on your Colombo must-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Viharamahadevi Park.
Explore more of Sri Lanka
Colombo has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Sri Lanka you'll want to see. Around 18 kilometres south of Colombo, a visit to Moratuwa will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like Boat House, Angulana Beach and Dilmah Conservation One Earth Arboretum.
Around 306 kilometres north of Colombo, Jaffna is another essential stop in Sri Lanka. No visit is complete without checking out Jaffna Fort, Dambakola Patuna Sangamitta Temple and Jaffna Public Library.
