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Cheapest time to fly from Bucharest to Colombo

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available at the end of November. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.

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Flight Duration16 h and 40 mFlights between Bucharest and Colombo take, on average, 16 h and 40 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight£326Cheapest price for a flight between Bucharest and Colombo found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Origin airportsHenri Coanda International AirportFor flights from Bucharest to Colombo

Destination airportBandaranaike International AirportFor the route from Bucharest to Colombo

High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from Bucharest to Colombo

One-way average Price£692The average price for a flight Bucharest - Colombo at Opodo is £692, based on the price of last 6 months

Best time to bookDecemberAccording to real data May is the most popular time to book a flight to Colombo when departing from Bucharest

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Last checked on Wed 28/10

Distance: 4,129 mi

Bucharest airports

Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)How far from city centre: 5 mi

Colombo airports

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)How far from city centre: 17 mi

Book your Bucharest to Colombo flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Bucharest to Colombo (Sri Lanka) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

The cheapest fare booked on this route in recent days was £326, although the price you're shown will vary with your travel dates and departure times.

Flying non-stop from Bucharest to Colombo takes roughly 9 h and 5 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Bucharest–Colombo route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

Departure airport: Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP)
Arrival airport: Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)

The weather in Colombo

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Colombo, temperatures average around 32ºC in the warmest months and roughly 23ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

Highs: up to 32ºC
Lows: down to 22ºC
Hottest month: April
Coldest month: January
Driest month: January
Wettest month: November

Tips for cheaper flights from Bucharest to Colombo

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Bucharest to Colombo:

Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Colombo. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Bucharest to Colombo

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Bucharest to Colombo?

When you fly from Bucharest to Colombo the average price is £692. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.

How can I find cheap flights from Bucharest to Colombo at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from Bucharest to Colombo is 326 £. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

When is the best time to book a flight from Bucharest to Colombo?

The most popular months to book a flight from Bucharest to Colombo are February, June and July, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from Bucharest to Colombo?

The best time of the year to go to Colombo when flying from Bucharest depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, December is the top 1º month to fly to Colombo from Bucharest in terms of searches from our customer, followed by August and February. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, November, October and September are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Bucharest - Colombo.

How long does the flight take to go from Bucharest to Colombo?

The total flight time between Bucharest and Colombo is of around 16 h and 40 m on average, considering an average distance of 4,128.75 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

Which airports have flights between Bucharest and Colombo?

The main airport route flying between Bucharest and Colombo is: Henri Coanda International Airport (OTP) to Bandaranaike International Airport(CMB). This route is covered by the following airline(s):

Which are the airlines with flights from Bucharest to Colombo?

Qatar Airways

Turkish Airlines
Air France

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