Flying from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA): what you need to know
Around 10 hours 50 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Bandaranaike International Airport to Frankfurt Airport.
Frankfurt is four hours 30 minutes behind Colombo and follows the UTC+1 timezone.
Choose from three weekly Bandaranaike International Airport to Frankfurt Airport flights. The 00:05 departure with SriLankan Airlines is the earliest flight available. SriLankan Airlines operates the last service of the day at 00:45.
Your CMB to FRA flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months like February, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
SriLankan Airlines offers direct flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Frankfurt Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Frankfurt — and maybe even more of Germany if time allows.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with SriLankan Airlines on this route.
SriLankan Airlines is the most punctual carrier that operates CMB to FRA flights.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Bandaranaike International Airport to Frankfurt Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between CMB and FRA:
Abu Dhabi International Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Hamad International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
£202 is the lowest price for a one-way Bandaranaike International Airport to Frankfurt Airport flight. Return flights start from £380. These prices may change depending on availability.
Get cheap tickets from CMB to FRA by booking at least eight months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
July is the cheapest month for flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Frankfurt Airport. If you prefer to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from CMB to FRA.
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Handy information about Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Of the flights that depart from Bandaranaike International Airport, 75.71% land on time at their destination.
Central Colombo to Bandaranaike International Airport is approximately 20 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 40 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 30 minutes when using public transport.
Taking an early flight from Bandaranaike International Airport to Frankfurt Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to CMB:
Arriving at Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Book a hotel close to FRA if you're on a late Bandaranaike International Airport to Frankfurt Airport flight. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Grab a Frankfurt Airport rental car and explore Frankfurt and beyond with your own set of wheels. Wheego, Alamo and OK Mobility are leading providers you can book with here.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Frankfurt Airport about three weeks before your trip.
Getting from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to central Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport to central Frankfurt has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 9 miles away.
It takes roughly 35 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
April is the most popular month for flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Frankfurt Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Frankfurt in January.
The warmest month in Frankfurt is July, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Lock in your flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Frankfurt Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CMB to FRA in January. Average temperatures are between -4ºC (25ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) then.
Explore more of Germany
You've seen Frankfurt, now it's time to discover other corners of Germany. Journey about 260 miles north-east to Berlin to tick off its top attractions. From Brandenburg Gate to Berlin Wall Memorial and East Side Gallery, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
If you're interested in discovering another major destination in Germany, consider Hamburg, about 240 miles north of Frankfurt. Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie Hamburg and Port of Hamburg are among its highlights.