Colombo to Bangkok (CMB–BKK) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AC7442
AC Air Canada
320
1:00 AM
+0530
6:10 AM
+07
3h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UL402
UL SriLankan
320
1:15 AM
+0530
6:20 AM
+07
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
TG308
TG Thai
320
1:32 AM
+0530
6:10 AM
+07
3h 8m
M T W T F S S
Prices
8M5404
8M Myanmar Airways
32B
7:30 AM
+0530
12:35 PM
+07
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AY6644
AY Finnair
32B
7:30 AM
+0530
12:35 PM
+07
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UL404
UL SriLankan
320
8:15 AM
+0530
12:55 PM
+07
3h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
8M5403
8M Myanmar Airways
320
9:00 AM
+07
11:00 AM
+0530
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AY6645
AY Finnair
320
9:00 AM
+07
11:00 AM
+0530
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
8M5405
8M Myanmar Airways
32A
1:45 PM
+07
3:45 PM
+0530
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AY6647
AY Finnair
32B
1:55 PM
+07
3:55 PM
+0530
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Colombo to Bangkok
5 carriers, 39 flights/week nonstop.
5 Airlines 39 Flights/wk 1,486 mi 3h 8m nonstop +1.5h ahead 26 1-stop hubs

CMB–BKK is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. SriLankan Airlines, Myanmar Airways International and Air Canada lead the route. The flight covers 1,486 miles in approximately 3h 8m. Beyond nonstop, 26 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CMB–BKK service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UL SriLankan Airlines 14 320 3h10-3h35 Oneworld
8M Myanmar Airways International 7 32B 3h35
AC Air Canada 7 320 3h40 Star Alliance
TG Thai Airways 7 320 3h08 Star Alliance
AY Finnair 4 32B 3h35 Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – AC, TG, UL
32B Airbus A321neo (long range) – 8M, AY
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: AY + UL (18 flights/wk, 46%)
Star Alliance: AC + TG (14 flights/wk, 36%)
Unaffiliated: 8M (7 flights/wk, 18%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CMB to BKK direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
6
flights
Fri
6
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
6
Nonstop flights
39
Outbound / wk
28
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CMB to BKK.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
26
Hubs
~14h
Fastest
~43h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,442
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1.5h
Bangkok is 1.5 hours ahead of Colombo.
CMB: +0530 · BKK: +07

When it's 6:00 PM in Colombo, it's 7.5:00 PM in Bangkok.
Distance & Flight Time
1,486 mi / 2,392 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 8m to 3h 40m.
Getting from BKK

Airport Rail Link runs to Phaya Thai in 30 minutes (฿45). Runs 6am to midnight. Connect to BTS Skytrain at Phaya Thai for onward travel to Sukhumvit, Silom, or Siam.Taxis from the arrivals level are metered; add the ฿50 airport surcharge and expressway tolls to the meter reading. Total to central Bangkok typically ฿300–450. Grab is reliable and avoids negotiation. Limousine services (฿800–1,500) are available from the arrival hall. Buses are cheap but slow given Bangkok's traffic.

Bangkok Climate

Tropical monsoon climate. Hot season (March–May) reaches 38–40°C with high humidity. Wet season (May–October) brings daily heavy rains and occasional flooding. Thunderstorms cause flight delays regularly. Suvarnabhumi sits in a flood-prone area east of Bangkok. The 2011 floods came close to the airport perimeter.

Cool season (November–February) is the most comfortable for travel (25–32°C) with lower humidity and good flying weather. Haze from agricultural burning occasionally reduces visibility in March–April.

CMB–BKK Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Colombo to Bangkok route.
Route details
Distance1,486 mi / 2,392 km
Flight time3h 8m to 3h 40m
Time difference+1.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)5
Weekly flights39 out / 28 return
1-stop connections26 hubs
Origin: CMB
IATA / ICAOCMB / VCBI
TimezoneAsia/Colombo
Passengers/yr8.8M
Elevation30 ft / 9 m
Destination: BKK
IATA / ICAOBKK / VTBS
TimezoneAsia/Bangkok
Passengers/yr62.2M
Elevation5 ft / 2 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CMB to BKK flights.
Nonstop flights from Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport take approximately 3h 8m to 3h 40m. The route covers 1,486 miles.
There are approximately 39 nonstop flights per week from CMB to BKK. The return direction has about 28 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through KUL, HKG, KMG, MAA, BOM, BLR, SIN, DAC, CKG, DEL, PVG, CAN, AUH, DXB, SVO, MLE, HYD, ICN, DOH, NRT, SHJ, IST, FRA, LHR, SYD and ZRH. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Bangkok is 1.5 hours ahead of Colombo.
Yes, return flights from BKK to CMB are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from CMB to BKK

Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) and Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) are connected by nonstop service from Myanmar Airways International, Air Canada, Finnair, Thai Airways and SriLankan Airlines. With 39 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

CMB to BKK Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CMB to BKK ranges from 3 hours 8 minutes to 3 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,486 miles (2,392 km). There are approximately 39 weekly flights outbound and 28 return, totaling 67 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

26 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 14 hours via KUL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.