Travelling from Kuwait Airport (KWI) to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport (CMB): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Kuwait Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 5 hours 30 minutes.
Colombo is two hours 30 minutes ahead of Kuwait and is in the UTC+5:30 timezone.
Each week, there are 19 Kuwait Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your KWI to CMB flight.
Travelling during a peak time like July? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
You can travel nonstop to Colombo, Sri Lanka. Take to the skies with one of these airlines offering direct flights from Kuwait Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport:
Jazeera Airways is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.
The carrier with the best on-time arrival rate for KWI to CMB flights is Jazeera Airways.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Kuwait Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between KWI and CMB include:
Dubai Airport
Zayed International Airport
Sharjah Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kuwait Airport (KWI) to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport (CMB)
£93 is currently the best price for a one-way Kuwait Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport flight. A return flight starts from £213. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
Get cheap tickets from KWI to CMB by booking 11 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
Schedule your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Kuwait Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across every month.
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Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Kuwait Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport.
Handy information about Kuwait Airport (KWI)
Of all flights leaving Kuwait Airport, 65% land on schedule at their destination.
Kuwait Airport is around 16 kms (10 miles) from central Kuwait. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a journey time of about 45 minutes on public transport.
Taking an early flight from Kuwait Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near KWI:
Arriving at Colombo Bandaranayake Airport (CMB)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Kuwait Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near CMB instead:
Grab a Colombo Bandaranayake Airport rental car and explore Colombo and beyond with your own set of wheels. Sr Rent A Car, Green Motion and Sixt are top providers you can book with here.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport about two weeks before travelling.
Getting from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport (CMB) to central Colombo
Colombo Bandaranayake Airport is approximately 32 kms (20 miles) from the centre of Colombo. The drive time takes about 40 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 50 minutes.
When to fly to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport (CMB)
The quietest month for a flight from Kuwait Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport is March, while August is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Colombo based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Book your flight from Kuwait Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport for March if you'd like to explore Colombo during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC and 33ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from KWI to CMB in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 22ºC and 32ºC on average.