Flights from Cairo Airport (CAI) to Bandaranaike Airport Airport (CMB)
As flights from Cairo International to Bandaranayake are in low demand, many airliners do not offer a direct flight. There is in fact only one airliner who you can fly with which is EgyptAir. The flight time is approximately 7 Hours 27 Minutes.
The most expensive flight prices are typically at weekends and daytime flights. The cheapest flights available will generally be mid week or late in the evening, so if you are on a budget then these are the flight times you should consider. Alternatively, you could book well in advance and you flight could be up to 50% cheaper, especially with budget airliners. If it is possible, you should book your flights 2 or more months in advance as ticket prices will be substantially lower.
When arriving at Bandaranayake don’t forget to set your watch to the local time!
If you are planning a trip to Bandaranayake Airport from Cairo International Airport you can pre-arrange short or long term parking at Cairo International Airport.
If you are renting a car at Bandaranayake Airport it is recommended to fill up the fuel tank before returning the vehicle at the nearest fuel station to Bandaranayake Airport in order to avoid incurring additional costs. *Please check your rental agreement to understand the fuel policy for your vehicle.
We suggest pre-booking your transport to Cairo International Airport. The following options are available:
- Private Transfers to Cairo International Airport
- Buses to Cairo International Airport
- Taxis to Cairo International Airport
- Train Services to/near Cairo International Airport
Ensure your arrival at Bandaranayake Airport is as stress-free as possible by pre-booking your onwards transport - booking early may also save you money:
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- Train services at or near Bandaranayake Airport
Find hotels close to Bandaranayake Airport many hotels offer airport transfers directly from the airport to your hotel.
Below you will see all the airlines that fly from Cairo International (CAI) to Bandaranayake (CMB) and the number of flights they operate each day.

Airliner | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | First Flight | Last Flight | Flights |
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EgyptAir | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 04:00 | 04:00 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
EgyptAir offer the highest number of flights for this route with departures times between 04:00 and 04:00.
You can find the latest flight availability and prices from EgyptAir at egyptair.com.eg. You can also book direct and get their latest discounts.
Flight times for the route are summarised in the table below. These time were correct at the time of writing, but please be aware that times may vary from time to time so please check their website for exact times and the dates you wish to fly.

Day | Flight Times | Flights | ||||
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Thursday | 04:00
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Before you book your flights make sure you your passport is valid and preferably has at least 6 months or more left before it expires. To renew your passport it can take several weeks to renew and with many airliners flights are not refundable.
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