Travelling from Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) to Colombo: what you need to know
Liverpool John Lennon Airport is located in Liverpool. Following the UTC+5:30 timezone, Colombo is five hours 30 minutes ahead of Liverpool.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your LPL to Colombo flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're jetting off during a bank holiday or another peak period, give yourself extra time. A good general rule is two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Security and check-in lines will be longer.
Located around 13 kilometres from central Liverpool, LPL can be reached in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. Travelling on public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Colombo? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near LPL:
74.3% of flights that take off from Liverpool John Lennon Airport reach their destination on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) to Colombo
The best price we've seen for a one-way Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Colombo flight is P23,227. The cheapest price for a return flight is P44,063. Bear in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from LPL to Colombo, book early. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when tickets first go on sale.
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Airports in Colombo
Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML)
The distance from Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML) to central Colombo is roughly 16 kilometres. It takes about 40 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It typically takes 1 hour 15 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Colombo, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these accommodation options near RML:
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Once your flight from Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Colombo has hit the tarmac, you can reach the city centre in around 40 minutes by car. Central Colombo is roughly 32 kilometres from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB).
If you're catching public transport, it'll take around 1 hour 30 minutes.
You'll find some comfortable places ready to welcome you near CMB. Kick back and get cosy after your LPL to Colombo flight at one of these well-located options:
No need to worry about public transport schedules or slow-moving cab lines. Pick up a Bandaranaike International Airport rental car and blaze your own trail. Check out the rates and availability from Sr Rent A Car, Green Motion and Sixt.
Avoid paying more than you need to. Reserving your ride two weeks ahead of your arrival at CMB will help you stay within budget.
Best time to go to Colombo
Before booking your flights from Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Colombo, consider which time of year is best for you. High season in Colombo offers a lively atmosphere and plenty of things to do, while the low season brings cheaper hotel deals and smaller crowds.
Book a Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Colombo plane ticket with a departure in March if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 24ºC (75ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from LPL to Colombo in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF) on average.
More about Colombo
Once you've booked your flight from Liverpool John Lennon Airport to Colombo, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Colombo:
All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. Independence Square & Independence Memorial Hall, Gangaramaya Temple and Viharamahadevi Park are must-do's during your Colombo adventure.
Explore more of Sri Lanka
Jaffna is just one of the many places in Sri Lanka waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Colombo. Around 306 kilometres away to the north, its top attractions include Jaffna Fort, Dambakola Patuna Sangamitta Temple and Jaffna Public Library.
If you're looking to explore another major destination in Sri Lanka, consider Trincomalee, about 241 kilometres north-east of Colombo. Koneswaram Temple, Fort Frederick and Marble Beach are the start of reasons to visit.
