Travelling from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG): what you need to know
Around 11 hours 15 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Bandaranaike International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport.
Paris is four hours 30 minutes behind Colombo and is in the UTC+1 timezone.
Every week, there are four Bandaranaike International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport flights. To jet off as soon as possible, take the 00:25 SriLankan Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the last departure is at 03:35 with SriLankan Airlines.
To ensure you get on your CMB to CDG flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months such as February, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
SriLankan Airlines is your gateway to discovering Paris (and perhaps some other great corners of France!). Browse the direct flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport offered by this popular carrier.
Most travellers choose to fly with SriLankan Airlines on this route.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival rate for CMB to CDG flights is SriLankan Airlines.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Bandaranaike International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Stopovers between CMB and CDG include:
Abu Dhabi International Airport
Hamad International Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Bandaranaike International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport flight is ر.ق. 904. A return ticket is currently ر.ق. 2,320. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Book six months before you travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from CMB to CDG.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from CMB to CDG by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport.
Handy information about Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Of the flights that depart from Bandaranaike International Airport, 75.71% land on time at their destination.
Bandaranaike International Airport is about 32 kilometres from central Colombo. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 40 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport typically takes 1 hour 30 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to CMB? If you've booked an early flight from Bandaranaike International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Bandaranaike International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near CDG instead:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Charles de Gaulle Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Alamo, Keddy By Europcar or Europcar and experience the lesser-explored corners of Paris and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Charles de Gaulle Airport about two weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to central Paris
The address for CDG is 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Charles de Gaulle Airport to the centre of Paris has a drive time of around 45 minutes. It's approximately 27 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
When to fly to Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Bandaranaike International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport. June is the most popular month to head to Paris. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in January.
The warmest month in Paris is August, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC and 29ºC. Book your flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Charles de Gaulle Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from CMB to CDG in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -2ºC and 9ºC on average.
Explore more of France
Paris has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of France you should also see. Around 386 kilometres south-east of Paris, a visit to Lyon will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourviere, Musée des Confluences and Vieux Lyon - Saint-Jean - Saint-Georges.
Nantes is another well-known destination in France and is around 338 kilometres south-west of Paris. No trip is complete without seeing Chateau des Ducs de Bretagne, Les Machines de L'ile and Jardin des Plantes.
