Flying from Colombo to Frankfurt Airport (FRA): what you need to know
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is Colombo's main airport. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Colombo to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) leaving from here.
The average duration of a direct flight from Colombo to Frankfurt Airport is 10 hours 48 minutes.
The timezone in Frankfurt is UTC+1, which is 4 hours 30 minutes behind Colombo. Frankfurt Airport is located in Frankfurt.
With 3 direct flights a week between the two airports, Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) is the busiest route. SriLankan Airlines operates the earliest flight at 00:05. If you'd like to get more out of your day before flying, the latest departure from CMB to FRA is with SriLankan Airlines at 00:45.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your flight from Colombo to FRA.
Show up at the airport even earlier during popular months like August. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to relax or go over your itinerary.
Airports in Colombo
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Fly without interruptions from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB). Direct flights from Colombo to Frankfurt Airport (FRA) operate from here.
SriLankan Airlines is a well-known carrier that operates direct flights from Colombo to Frankfurt Airport jetting out of CMB.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from Colombo to FRA. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB). Break up the journey at one of these popular options:
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)
CMB is about 32 kilometres from the centre of Colombo. To help work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This useful travel app will give you the fastest route and available public transport options.
Need a convenient hotel close to Bandaranaike International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Colombo to Frankfurt Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
About Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Reserve a hotel near FRA if you're catching a late flight from Colombo to Frankfurt Airport. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) to central Frankfurt
Frankfurt Airport to the centre of Frankfurt is around 21 minutes by car. It's approximately 14 kilometres away. See what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing services.
It'll take around 37 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Colombo to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
₹ 28,591 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Colombo to Frankfurt Airport. Return flights start from ₹ 61,335. Fares are subject to availability and may change at any time.
We recommend booking as soon as possible to lock in flight tickets from Colombo to FRA. You're more likely to snag a great deal and have a larger selection of departure times and dates.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in each month when searching for your ticket from Colombo to Frankfurt Airport.
Create a Price Alert and track any changes on this route through push notifications or email. You'll know straight away when fares go down. Good timing makes all the difference when searching for flight tickets from Colombo to FRA.
Use the filters to tailor your flights from Colombo to Frankfurt Airport. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals.
The best time to fly from Colombo to Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
July is the busiest month to catch a flight from Colombo to Frankfurt Airport while February is the quietest. To work out the best time to go to Frankfurt, consider the pace you prefer to travel at.
Schedule your flight from Colombo to FRA for July if you're eager to head to the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Frankfurt to range from 12ºC to 28ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -4ºC and 7ºC. Look for cheap flights from Colombo to Frankfurt Airport sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Frankfurt
After booking your flight from Colombo to Frankfurt Airport, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Frankfurt:
One of the best ways to get to know Frankfurt is to visit its top attractions. Some highlights include Palmengarten, Goethe House and Frankfurt Cathedral.
Complete your Frankfurt trip with a car rental
After you've booked your hotel and cheap flight from Colombo to Frankfurt Airport, next up is choosing one of our car rentals in Frankfurt. Explore the deals and easily compare your options on pick-up convenience, price, and more.
