Flying from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN): what you need to know
Stockholm's timezone is UTC+1, which makes Stockholm four hours 30 minutes behind Colombo.
To ensure you get on your CMB to ARN flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as February. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Bandaranaike International Airport to Stockholm Arlanda Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between CMB and ARN:
Hamad International Airport
Dubai Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Bandaranaike International Airport to Stockholm Arlanda Airport flight is P14,629. A return fare right now is P30,716. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from CMB to ARN, book early. Airlines usually offer their best fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Stockholm Arlanda Airport throughout the month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your dates are flexible.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from CMB to ARN by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a special offer becomes available.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Stockholm Arlanda 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 approximately 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 40 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport.
Have an early flight from Bandaranaike International Airport to Stockholm Arlanda Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near CMB:
Arriving at Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Bandaranaike International Airport to Stockholm Arlanda Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near ARN instead:
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For the best deal, book your ride from Stockholm Arlanda Airport about one week before you travel.
Getting from Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) to central Stockholm
From Stockholm Arlanda Airport, Stockholm is approximately 40 kilometres away. It takes around 35 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It takes roughly 40 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
The quietest month for a flight from Bandaranaike International Airport to Stockholm Arlanda Airport is January, while June is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Stockholm based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Book your flight from Bandaranaike International Airport to Stockholm Arlanda Airport for July if you want to explore Stockholm during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from CMB to ARN in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -8ºC (18ºF) and 5ºC (41ºF) on average.
Explore more of Sweden
Uppsala is just one of the many places in Sweden waiting to be discovered after you've seen Stockholm. Around 64 kilometres away to the north-west, top sights here include Stenhagens utsiktsplats, Solvallsparken Rosendal and Frodeparken, Uppsala.
Sollentuna is another must-experience destination in Sweden and is around 13 kilometres north-west of Stockholm. No journey is complete without visiting Hundrastgård Helenelund, Pulkakullen and Vindskydd.