Flying from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Colombo: what you need to know
Colombo is 4 hours 30 minutes ahead of Hannover, where Hannover Airport is located. Colombo operates on the UTC+5:30 timezone.
To ensure you catch your flight from HAJ to Colombo, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Flying over a peak time like June? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from HAJ to Colombo. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for the departures. Break up the journey at one of these popular options:
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Located around 14 kilometres from the centre of Hannover, HAJ can be reached in approximately 27 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 46 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Hannover Airport to Colombo? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near HAJ:
How to find the cheapest flights from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Colombo
ج.م. 10,372 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Hannover Airport to Colombo. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ج.م. 25,638. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares could change.
It's usually best to book in advance if you're looking for cheap flight tickets from HAJ to Colombo. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
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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 your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is around 39 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour and 16 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Hannover Airport to Colombo, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near RML:
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
As soon as your flight from Hannover Airport to Colombo has landed, you can reach the city centre in around 39 minutes by car. Central Colombo is approximately 32 kilometres from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB).
You can expect the trip to take roughly 1 hour and 31 minutes on public transport.
After your flight from HAJ to Colombo, kick back at a hotel close to CMB. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you get into relaxation mode:
Best time to go to Colombo
Before you book your flights from Hannover Airport to Colombo, consider which time of year is best for you. Peak season in Colombo offers a bustling atmosphere and plenty of things to do, while the low season brings better deals on hotels and fewer crowds.
The warmest month in Colombo is March, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC and 33ºC. Book your flights from Hannover Airport to Colombo in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
January sees average temperatures of between 22ºC and 32ºC. Look for cheap flights from HAJ to Colombo sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Colombo
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Colombo right here. Explore these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Hannover Airport to Colombo:
Gangaramaya Temple and Independence Square & Independence Memorial Hall are just the start of the top attractions to put on your Colombo to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Viharamahadevi Park.
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