Flying from Colombo to Frankfurt: what you need to know
Colombo's main base, Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), is where plenty of awesome adventures begin. Explore your departure options from here for your flight from Colombo to Frankfurt.
Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN) are Frankfurt's major entry points.
Book a direct Colombo to Frankfurt flight and you'll be travelling for an average of 10 hours 45 minutes.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This leaves you with plenty of time to board your Colombo to Frankfurt flight.
Travelling during a peak time like public or school holidays? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Colombo to Frankfurt
$346 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Colombo to Frankfurt. Return flights start at $843. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
Book four months before you want to fly. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap Colombo to Frankfurt flights.
Schedule your trip for July. That's the best month for scoring an awesome deal on plane tickets from Colombo to Frankfurt. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll tell you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from Colombo to Frankfurt.
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Flying from Colombo
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Set off from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) on a nonstop flight from Colombo to Frankfurt. From CMB, you can fly directly to Frankfurt Airport (FRA).
SriLankan Airlines is a leading airline that offers direct Colombo to Frankfurt plane tickets leaving from CMB.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling — and maybe even visit a new city. When browsing Colombo to Frankfurt flights departing from Bandaranaike International Airport, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Some popular options include:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
The journey from central Colombo to CMB takes about 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 27 kilometres in 40 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Need a handy hotel close to Bandaranaike International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Colombo to Frankfurt, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
When it comes to Bandaranaike International Airport's on-time performance, 75.71% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
Arriving in Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
The distance from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to central Frankfurt is roughly 11 kilometres. It'll take you about 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It usually takes 35 minutes to get there on public transport.
If you have a late flight from Colombo to Frankfurt, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these accommodation options near FRA:
Travel at your own pace with a Frankfurt Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Wheego, Alamo or OK Mobility and see more of Frankfurt and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Frankfurt Airport around three weeks in advance of your Colombo to Frankfurt flight.
Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN)
Central Frankfurt is approximately 105 kilometres from Frankfurt - Hahn Airport (HHN). Once your flight from Colombo to Frankfurt has landed and you've made your way out of the airport, expect a drive of around 1 hour 30 minutes.
The trip will take about 2 hours 40 minutes on public transport.
After your flight from Colombo to Frankfurt, settle in at a hotel near HHN. These are some comfortable options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
The quickest way to get to where you're going is with a Frankfurt - Hahn Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Flex To Go, Alamo or Keddy By Europcar and hit the road in a heartbeat.
Avoid last-minute price surges. Securing your ride four weeks before your arrival at HHN will save you money.
Best time to go to Frankfurt
January is the quietest month for flights from Colombo to Frankfurt, while April is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Frankfurt based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Before locking in your Colombo to Frankfurt tickets, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Frankfurt, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Colombo to Frankfurt in January when temperatures average between -4ºC (25ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF).
More about Frankfurt
Once you've booked your flight from Colombo to Frankfurt, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Frankfurt:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to know where to begin. Palmengarten, Goethe House and Frankfurt Cathedral are top attractions which should be on every Frankfurt itinerary.
Explore more of Germany
You've done Frankfurt, now it's time to explore other corners of Germany. Journey about 418 kilometres north-east to Berlin to check off its popular sights. From Brandenburg Gate to Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Hamburg is another sought-after destination in Germany and is around 386 kilometres north of Frankfurt. No trip is complete without visiting Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg.
