Travelling from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hamad International Airport (DOH): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Bandaranaike International Airport to Hamad International Airport is 5 hours 5 minutes.
Doha's timezone is UTC+3, which makes Doha two hours 30 minutes behind Colombo.
You can choose from 62 weekly Bandaranaike International Airport to Hamad International Airport flights. The 03:25 departure with Qatar Airways is the earliest you can take. Qatar Airways operates the last service of the day at 21:15.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your CMB to DOH flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as February. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Travelling to Doha (and then exploring more of Qatar!) is a cinch with Qatar Airways. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Hamad International Airport.
The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is Qatar Airways.
SriLankan Airlines is the most punctual carrier that offers CMB to DOH flights. An impressive 92.29% of its departures on this route land on time.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Bandaranaike International Airport to Hamad International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between CMB and DOH:
Sharjah International Airport
Abu Dhabi International Airport
Muscat International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hamad International Airport (DOH)
At the moment, C$251 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Bandaranaike International Airport to Hamad International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is C$402. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
Book five months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from CMB to DOH.
Organize your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Hamad International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from CMB to DOH.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Hamad International Airport.
Handy information about Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
75.71% of flights departing from Bandaranaike International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Central Colombo to Bandaranaike International Airport is around 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 40 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
The trip when using public transport will take about 1 hour 30 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to CMB? If you're catching an early flight from Bandaranaike International Airport to Hamad International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Reserve a hotel near DOH if you're on a late Bandaranaike International Airport to Hamad International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Explore without limits with a Hamad International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from SAFETY RENT A CAR, Alamo or Budget and chase adventure across Doha and beyond.
Booking your ride from Hamad International Airport around one week ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Hamad International Airport (DOH) to central Doha
Hamad International Airport is roughly 14 kilometres from central Doha. The drive time takes around 15 minutes.
It takes around 40 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Hamad International Airport (DOH)
The quietest month for a flight from Bandaranaike International Airport to Hamad International Airport is April, while August is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Doha based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Book your flight from Bandaranaike International Airport to Hamad International Airport for July if you want to visit Doha during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 31ºC (88ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Look for cheap tickets from CMB to DOH around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Qatar
Ar Rayyan is just one of the many cities in Qatar waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Doha. Around 11 kilometres away to the west, check out popular attractions including Green Spine, Barwa Roadside Park and Al Tamyoz HMC camp.
Around 19 kilometres north-west of Doha, Umm Şalāl Muḩammad is another essential stop in Qatar. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Mosque (1106), Sheikh Nasser bin Jassem al-Thani Mosque and Mosque 1333(م.س ١٣٣٣).