Travelling from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO): what you need to know
Rome's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Rome four hours 30 minutes behind Colombo.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your CMB to FCO flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like February. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Bandaranaike International Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between CMB and FCO include:
Abu Dhabi International Airport
Hamad International Airport
King Abdulaziz International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Bandaranaike International Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport flight is ر.ق. 768. A return fare is currently ر.ق. 1,619. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from CMB to FCO if you book in advance. Airlines often have some terrific early bird deals.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across every month when searching for a flight from Bandaranaike International Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from CMB to FCO.
Tailor your flights using filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport.
Handy information about Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
When it comes to Bandaranaike International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 75.71% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Central Colombo to Bandaranaike International Airport is around 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 40 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
The trip on public transport will take about 1 hour 30 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Bandaranaike International Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to CMB:
Arriving at Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Bandaranaike International Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near FCO instead:
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For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport around three weeks ahead.
Getting from Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) to central Rome
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport to the centre of Rome has a drive time of about 40 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of about 50 minutes.
When to fly to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
The quietest month for a flight from Bandaranaike International Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport is January, while August is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to Rome based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Book your flight from Bandaranaike International Airport to Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport for August if you want to go to Rome during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 20ºC and 33ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CMB to FCO in January. Temperatures average between 2ºC and 14ºC then.
Explore more of Italy
Milan is just one of the many cities in Italy waiting to be discovered after you've seen Rome. Around 483 kilometres away to the north-west, top sights here include Grande Museo del Duomo di Milano, Milan Cathedral and The Last Supper Museum.
Naples is another favourite destination in Italy and is around 193 kilometres south-east of Rome. No journey is complete without dropping by National Archaeological Museum, Castel dell'Ovo and Royal Palace of Naples.