Travelling from Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB): what you need to know
Colombo is nine hours 30 minutes ahead of Toronto and follows the UTC+5:30 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to make your YYZ to CMB flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month such as August? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Pearson International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport flight is $641. A round-trip ticket is currently $1,402. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
It's a good idea to book early if you're looking for cheap tickets from YYZ to CMB. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in every month when searching for a flight from Pearson International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport.
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Handy information about Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
When it comes to Pearson International Airport's on-time performance, 63.97% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central Toronto to Pearson International Airport is approximately 27 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Expect a journey time of about 50 minutes on public transport.
Booked an early flight from Pearson International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near YYZ:
Arriving at Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Pearson International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near CMB instead:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Bandaranaike International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Sr Rent A Car, Green Motion or Sixt and explore beyond Colombo's main sights.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Bandaranaike International Airport around two weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to central Colombo
Bandaranaike International Airport to the centre of Colombo has a drive time of around 40 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
It takes around 1 hour 30 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
February is the most popular month for flights from Pearson International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Colombo in April.
Lock in your flight from Pearson International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport for March if you'd like to visit Colombo during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Look for cheap tickets from YYZ to CMB sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Sri Lanka
You've visited Colombo, now it's time to discover other parts of Sri Lanka. Travel about 18 kilometres south to Moratuwa to check off its popular sights. From Boat House to Angulana Beach and Dilmah Conservation One Earth Arboretum, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 306 kilometres north of Colombo, Jaffna is another favourite stop in Sri Lanka. Start your sightseeing at Jaffna Fort, Dambakola Patuna Sangamitta Temple and Jaffna Public Library.