Flying from Almaty Airport (ALA) to Colombo: what you need to know
Colombo is 30 minutes behind Almaty, where Almaty Airport is located. Colombo runs on the UTC+5:30 timezone.
To avoid rushing for your ALA to Colombo flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper plane ticket from ALA to Colombo. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search. Break up your journey by stopping at one of these connection hubs:
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Muscat International Airport (MCT)
ALA is about 19 kilometres from central Almaty. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions.
In search of a hotel near ALA? If you've booked an early flight from Almaty Airport to Colombo, these stays put the terminal practically at your doorstep:
61.23% of flights leaving from Almaty Airport reach their destination on schedule.
How to find the cheapest flights from Almaty Airport (ALA) to Colombo
$367 is currently the best price for a one-way Almaty Airport to Colombo flight. A return plane ticket starts at $883. These prices may change depending on availability.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from ALA to Colombo. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest tickets from Almaty Airport to Colombo throughout the entire month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's an updated deal for cheap flights from ALA to Colombo.
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Airports in Colombo
Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML)
The distance from Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML) to central Colombo is roughly 16 kilometres. It'll take you about 40 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting to the centre on public transport typically takes 1 hour 15 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Almaty Airport to Colombo, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these accommodation options near RML:
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Central Colombo is located around 32 kilometres from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB). After your flight from Almaty Airport to Colombo has hit the runway and you've navigated your way to arrivals, the drive should be around 40 minutes.
Public transport will get you there in around 1 hour 30 minutes.
There are some comfortable places to drop your things at near CMB. Tuck yourself in and get cosy after your ALA to Colombo flight at any of these perfectly located options:
Sr Rent A Car, Green Motion and Sixt make collecting a Bandaranaike International Airport rental car quick and easy. These providers are located in or around the terminal and will have you on your way in a heartbeat.
Snap up the best price by reserving your ride from CMB two weeks ahead of time. You can also expect to have a wider range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Colombo
Visit Colombo during peak season if you like a busy atmosphere, but remember that prices are generally higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Almaty Airport to Colombo during low season when prices are cheaper and it's not as busy.
The warmest month in Colombo is March, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your Almaty Airport to Colombo plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
Look for cheap tickets from ALA to Colombo in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF) on average.
More about Colombo
After booking your flight from Almaty Airport to Colombo, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Colombo:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. Independence Square & Independence Memorial Hall, Gangaramaya Temple and Viharamahadevi Park are top sights which should feature on any well-planned Colombo itinerary.
Explore more of Sri Lanka
Jaffna is just one of the many cities in Sri Lanka waiting to be discovered after you've seen Colombo. Around 306 kilometres away to the north, well-known attractions include Jaffna Fort, Dambakola Patuna Sangamitta Temple and Jaffna Public Library.
Trincomalee is another essential stop in Sri Lanka and is around 241 kilometres north-east of Colombo. No trip is complete without visiting Koneswaram Temple, Fort Frederick and Marble Beach.
