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Travellers who want to go to Colombo city can take either a taxi or bus. Taxi counters are located in the arrivals hall and prices are LKR 5300 (≈ S$ 40) for a 45-min ride. Public buses operate from the bus stop close to the motor transport areas and are considerably cheaper at LKR 142 (≈ S$ 1), but take over an hour.

Leave your car at the many car parks available at Changi Airport. Car park T1 is at B3-B5; T2 at 2A and 2B; T3 at 3A and 3B and T4 has a car park at 4A and 4B. There is no dedicated long-term parking area and general rates are S$ 0.04 per minute, however, you can book in advance and collect your coupon at the Information Desk in the departure hall to get a considerable discount on your rate.

Among airlines operating Singapore to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights:

• Singapore Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

2 airlines operate flights between Singapore and Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• SriLankan Airlines
• Singapore Airlines

Flights from Singapore to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport usually depart from Singapore Changi (SIN) and arrive at Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (CMB).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• SriLankan Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Singapore Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Qantas Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Singapore to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport:

• Economy class
• Business Class

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average S$ 409 return via Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl (BOM), compared with S$ 669 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge S$ 85–S$ 127 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 787 Dreamliner family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Singapore Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

One-stop flights from Singapore to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport most commonly connect through:

• Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) – 88% of one-stop connections
• New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL) – 5% of one-stop connections
• Chennai (MAA) – 5% of one-stop connections
• Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) – 0% of one-stop connections

Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 5% on the Singapore to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at S$ 603 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at S$ 631, a difference of S$ 28. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Singapore to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport route, 17% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 40 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Singapore to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights, with 34% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 33%, Night flights for 33%, and Afternoon flights for 0%.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Singapore to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 09:10 and lands at 13:00
• Latest: departs at 22:20 and lands at 02:10.

The flight takes about 3h 50m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 7% above the route average of S$ 618. Book 12 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Singapore to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport takes 3h 50m, covering 4,421 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Singapore to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about S$ 228, which is 16% below the typical average for this route.

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 7h 15m, compared to 9h 10m via Bangkok Don Mueang Intl (DMK) and 11h 50m via Ho Chi Minh City (SGN).

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is 2 hours behind Singapore (India Time vs Singapore Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (CMB) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around S$ 27 for economy cars. Top options include:
• GREEN MOTION
• Ace
• AcaRent
• Xdrive Mobility
• SR RENT A CAR

Return flights from Singapore to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport range from S$ 506 to S$ 716, with an average of S$ 618 over the past 12 months. Anything below S$ 506 counts as a good deal.