Travelling from Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Allama Iqbal International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 55 minutes.
Colombo is 30 minutes ahead of Lahore and observes the UTC+5:30 timezone.
Flights from LHE to CMB start at 06:35 — the first with SriLankan Airlines. The latest departure is at 18:15 with SriLankan Airlines. In total, there are seven weekly Allama Iqbal International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport flights.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your LHE to CMB flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
Flying during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Jetting into Colombo (and then seeing more of Sri Lanka!) is easy with SriLankan Airlines. This popular carrier has direct flights from Allama Iqbal International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport.
SriLankan Airlines is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
With 65.71% of services landing as planned, SriLankan Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating LHE to CMB flights.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Allama Iqbal International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Popular stopovers between LHE and CMB include:
Jinnah International Airport
Suvarnabhumi Airport
Sharjah International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Right now, £174 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Allama Iqbal International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is £380. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
Get cheap tickets from LHE to CMB by booking at least ten months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
September is the cheapest month for flights from Allama Iqbal International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport. If you'd like to travel 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 find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from LHE to CMB.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Allama Iqbal International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport.
Handy information about Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE)
Of the departures from Allama Iqbal International Airport, 68.2% arrive on time at their destination.
To reach Allama Iqbal International Airport from central Lahore, it takes around 50 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 30 miles from the airport to the city centre.
Need a convenient hotel near LHE? If you're boarding an early flight from Allama Iqbal International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Reserve a hotel close to CMB if you're on a late Allama Iqbal International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up a Bandaranaike International Airport rental car and explore Colombo and beyond with your own set of wheels. Sr Rent A Car, Green Motion and Sixt are well-known companies you can book with here.
Reserving your vehicle from Bandaranaike International Airport about two weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to central Colombo
Bandaranaike International Airport is roughly 20 miles from the centre of Colombo. The drive time takes about 40 minutes.
Getting there on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
When to fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
February is the busiest month for flights from Allama Iqbal International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Colombo in April.
Lock in your flight from Allama Iqbal International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport for March if you want to go to Colombo during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Search for cheap tickets from LHE to CMB around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Sri Lanka
Moratuwa is just one of the many cities in Sri Lanka waiting to be explored once you've seen Colombo. Around 11 miles away to the south, popular attractions include Boat House, Angulana Beach and Dilmah Conservation One Earth Arboretum.
If you're eager to discover another well-known destination in Sri Lanka, consider Jaffna, about 190 miles north of Colombo. Jaffna Fort, Dambakola Patuna Sangamitta Temple and Jaffna Public Library are highlights.
