Flying from Colombo to Changi International Airport (SIN): What you need to know
Planning your trip begins with working out where you'll leave from in Colombo. Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is the city's main base, so check out your options for booking a flight from Colombo to Changi International Airport (SIN) jetting off from here.
Changi International Airport is located in Singapore. The city operates on the UTC+8 timezone and is two hours 30 minutes ahead of Colombo.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your flight from Colombo to SIN.
Planning to travel during a peak period like public or school holidays? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. To play it safe, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in Colombo
Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML)
Located around 16 kilometres from the centre of Colombo, RML can be reached in about 40 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport is roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your break? Stay near Colombo Ratmalana Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Colombo to Changi International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the ideal choice:
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Think about setting out from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB). You can book a direct Colombo to Changi International Airport (SIN) plane ticket with departures from this hub.
You can take your pick of airlines that have direct flights from Colombo to SIN departing from CMB. Book your seat with any of these carriers and skip the layovers:
On the CMB to SIN route, SriLankan Airlines is the airline most travellers rely on.
Singapore Airlines has the best on-time rating of any carrier operating flights between Bandaranaike International Airport and Changi International Airport.
Add another location to your travels or just take a moment to stretch your legs with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Colombo to Changi International Airport, browse these options when taking off from Bandaranaike International Airport:
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
Chennai Airport (MAA)
CMB is around 32 kilometres from central Colombo. It takes 40 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Colombo to SIN flight, stay in one of these hotels near Bandaranaike International Airport:
75.71% of flights leaving Bandaranaike International Airport stick to their scheduled arrival time.
About Changi International Airport (SIN)
Have a late flight from Colombo to Changi International Airport? Don't let it leave you bleary-eyed. Stay at one of these hotels near SIN and fast-forward to bedtime:
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Getting from Changi International Airport (SIN) to central Singapore
Changi International Airport to central Singapore is about 18 kilometres. If you're taking a cab or renting a car, plan in advance to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times vary depending on traffic and the time of day.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour.
How to find the cheapest flights from Colombo to Changi International Airport (SIN)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Colombo to Changi International Airport is P5,474. For a return flight on this route, the best price is P11,079. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares may change.
Lock in cheap flights from Colombo to SIN by booking one month ahead. According to our research, that's the ideal time frame for finding a bargain.
Plan your trip for June. That's the best month for landing the biggest deals on Colombo to Changi International Airport tickets. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
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The best time to fly from Colombo to Changi International Airport (SIN)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Colombo to Changi International Airport (SIN). August is the busiest month to visit Singapore. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, go in February.
The warmest month in Singapore is May, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF). Lock in your Colombo to SIN plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Colombo to Changi International Airport in January when temperatures are between 24ºC (75ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
More about Singapore
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