How long is the flight from Southampton to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Departing from Southampton to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport will take you 25h 30m. Airlines will cover a distance of 5449 mi.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport ranges from 60.0 - 350.0 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 350.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport when rainfall is around 60.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, March is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 27.0 C).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SOU to CMB?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Southampton to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport as you normally would.

What airport do you fly from for flights from Southampton to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl?

Southampton Eastleigh (SOU) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Southampton to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl. You should not have trouble finding flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl from Eastleigh; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 0 airlines have flights from the Southampton airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl. It is only a 3.5 mi journey to Eastleigh (SOU) from Southampton’s city center.

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What airport do you fly from for flights from Southampton to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl?
Southampton Eastleigh (SOU) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Southampton to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl. You should not have trouble finding flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl from Eastleigh; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 0 airlines have flights from the Southampton airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl. It is only a 3.5 mi journey to Eastleigh (SOU) from Southampton’s city center.
How long is the flight from Southampton to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Departing from Southampton to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport will take you 25h 30m. Airlines will cover a distance of 5449 mi.
Can I find deals for flights from Southampton to Colombo that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Southampton to Colombo flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Southampton to Colombo?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Southampton to Colombo.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Southampton to Colombo?
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