Flying from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Colombo: what you need to know
Berlin Brandenburg Airport is located in Berlin. Operating on the UTC+5:30 timezone, Colombo is 4 hours 30 minutes ahead of Berlin.
Leave plenty of time to make your flight from BER to Colombo. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as June and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your journey — and possibly even visit a new city. When searching for flights from BER to Colombo, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Popular options include:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
You will need an e-visa for Sri Lanka if you hold a passport from Germany and are visiting for tourism purposes. Visa and travel documentation requirements can be subject to change. So before booking your cheap ticket from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Colombo, check with your airline and your destination country's local embassy or consulate for the latest updates.
Located around 27 kilometres from the centre of Berlin, BER can be reached in about 36 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport will take roughly 36 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near BER? If you've booked an early flight from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Colombo, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
How to find the cheapest flights from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Colombo
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Colombo is Rs61,990. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs137,587. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from BER to Colombo, book early. Airlines generally offer their best fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest tickets from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Colombo across the month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
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Airports in Colombo
Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML)
Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML) is around 16 kilometres from the centre of Colombo. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is about 39 minutes.
Getting there on public transport will take you roughly 1 hour and 16 minutes.
Reserve a hotel near RML if you're taking a late flight from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Colombo. Choose one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is roughly 32 kilometres from the centre of Colombo. Once you've disembarked your flight from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Colombo, it'll take you around 39 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
You can expect the journey to take roughly 1 hour and 31 minutes on public transport.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel close to CMB. Here are a few options where you can check in after your flight from BER to Colombo:
Best time to go to Colombo
Visit Colombo in high season if you want a busy atmosphere, but remember that prices tend to be higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Colombo in the low season when prices are cheaper and it's less crowded.
Lock in your flight from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Colombo for March to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 24ºC to 33ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, lock in a cheap flight from BER to Colombo in January when temperatures average between 22ºC and 32ºC.
More about Colombo
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Colombo right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Berlin Brandenburg Airport to Colombo:
All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. Gangaramaya Temple, Independence Square & Independence Memorial Hall and Viharamahadevi Park are essential stops on your Colombo itinerary.
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