Travelling from Colombo to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK): what you need to know
Colombo's main base, Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), is where plenty of awesome adventures begin. Explore the options for leaving from here when booking your flight from Colombo to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK).
The average length of a direct flight from Colombo to Don Mueang International Airport is 3 hours 33 minutes.
Bangkok is 1 hour 30 minutes ahead of Colombo. Don Mueang International Airport is located in Bangkok, which operates on the UTC+7 timezone.
The busiest route is from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK), with 8 direct weekly services. If you want to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from CMB to DMK is the 22:35 Thai AirAsia service. If you prefer travelling later, the last departure is at 23:15 with Thai AirAsia.
For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your flight from Colombo to DMK.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months like August and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
Airports in Colombo
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
You can book a direct flight from Colombo to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) leaving from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB).
You can book a direct flight from Colombo to Don Mueang International Airport with Thai AirAsia. This top carrier operates departures from CMB.
Think about adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from Colombo to DMK. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB). Take a pause at one of these popular options:
Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Cochin International Airport (COK)
CMB is approximately 32 kilometres from the centre of Colombo. To help work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This essential travel app will give you the fastest route and available public transport options.
After a hassle-free start to your journey? Stay near Bandaranaike International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Colombo to Don Mueang International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:
About Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Colombo to Don Mueang International Airport. Reserve one of these accommodation options near DMK instead:
Getting from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to central Bangkok
Don Mueang International Airport is approximately 27 kilometres from the centre of Bangkok. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is about 30 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour and 5 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Colombo to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
Book a one-way ticket from Colombo to Don Mueang International Airport from $217 or travel return from just $397. The prices shown are based on availability and could change when you book.
We recommend booking as soon as you can to lock in flight tickets from Colombo to DMK. You're more likely to snag a great deal and have a wider selection of departure times and travel dates.
Getting flight tickets from Colombo to Don Mueang International Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares across each month and bag a great deal.
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The best time to fly from Colombo to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
February is the quietest time to fly to Bangkok. Alternatively, follow the crowds and visit in August. This is the most popular month for flights from Colombo to Don Mueang International Airport, but the best time to go is up to you.
Think about the kind of weather that'll suit your plans for Bangkok. April is known as the warmest month. Lock in your flights from Colombo to DMK during then and you can expect temperatures of between 26ºC and 37ºC.
December has average temperatures of between 19ºC and 33ºC. Look for cheap flights from Colombo to Don Mueang International Airport sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Bangkok
Once you've booked your flight from Colombo to Don Mueang International Airport, think about where to rest your head in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Bangkok:
Grand Palace and Wat Arun are just two of the big attractions to put on your Bangkok to-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Wat Phra Kaew.
Complete your Bangkok trip with a car rental
Once you've locked in your hotel and cheap flight from Colombo to Don Mueang International Airport, your next task is choosing one of our car rentals in Bangkok. Browse the offers and instantly compare options on price, pick-up convenience, and more.