Flying from Colombo to Philadelphia: what you need to know
Planning your holiday starts with figuring out where you'll fly out of in Colombo. Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for booking a flight from Colombo to Philadelphia jetting off from here.
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) is the primary arrival point in Philadelphia.
To ensure you catch your Colombo to Philadelphia flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
If you're flying during a major holiday or other peak period, allow for even more time. A good general rule is two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at check-in and security will be longer.
How to find the cheapest flights from Colombo to Philadelphia
To find cheap Colombo to Philadelphia flights, book as early as possible. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
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Flying from Colombo
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
We make it easy to book a Colombo to Philadelphia flight with a stopover. To see the options departing from Bandaranaike International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Top stopovers include:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
The journey from central Colombo to CMB takes about 1 hour 30 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 27 kilometres in 40 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Planning to catch an early flight from Colombo to Philadelphia? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near Bandaranaike International Airport:
75.71% of flights departing from Bandaranaike International Airport reach their destination on time.
Arriving in Philadelphia
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to central Philadelphia takes about 15 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 11 kilometers away.
It typically takes 45 minutes to get there when travelling by public transport.
Consider staying in a hotel near PHL if you have a late flight from Colombo to Philadelphia. Check in to one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Grab a Philadelphia International Airport rental car and discover Philadelphia and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Budget are leading providers to choose from here.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Philadelphia International Airport around three weeks ahead of your Colombo to Philadelphia flight.
The street address for PHL is 8500 Essington Ave.
Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN)
Trenton-Mercer Airport (TTN) is around 48 kilometres from the centre of Philadelphia. After your flight from Colombo to Philadelphia, it takes approximately 40 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
The trip will take roughly 1 hour 45 minutes on public transport.
The fastest way to get to where you're going is with a Trenton-Mercer Airport rental car. Collect a set of wheels from Budget, National or Enterprise and make a speedy getaway.
Avoid paying more than you need to. Booking your ride four weeks before your arrival at TTN will help you save.
Trenton-Mercer Airport can be found at Scotch Road, Terminal Building.
Best time to go to Philadelphia
August is the busiest month for flights from Colombo to Philadelphia. To skip the crowds, head to Philadelphia in February.
Before locking in your Colombo to Philadelphia tickets, consider the kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Philadelphia, with temperatures ranging from 18ºC (64ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Look for cheap flights from Colombo to Philadelphia in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -7ºC (19ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
More about Philadelphia
After booking your flight from Colombo to Philadelphia, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Philadelphia:
Every great adventure has to include a little sightseeing. Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art are must-do's during your Philadelphia adventure.
Explore more of United States
You've done Philadelphia, now it's time to explore other corners of United States. Journey around 129 kilometres north-east to New York to check off its popular sights. From Statue of Liberty to Central Park and Empire State Building, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 434 kilometres north-east of Philadelphia, Boston is another favourite stop in United States. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Freedom Trail, Museum of Fine Arts Boston and Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum.
