Colombo (CMB)
Bandaranayake
Sri Lanka
GMT 5.5
Latitude: 7.180759906768799
Longitude: 79.88410186767578
CMB to DOH
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Live forecast for both cities, 12 Oct to 15 Oct.
Colombo
Thu, 15 Oct30°CRain expectedLow 24°
- Mon31° / 23°
- Tue31° / 23°
- Wed30° / 24°
Doha
Thu, 15 Oct34°CRain expectedLow 30°
- Mon36° / 29°
- Tue34° / 28°
- Wed35° / 29°
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Destination & City Travel Guide
About Colombo
Colombo is often the first Sri Lankan stop after landing at Bandaranaike International Airport near Katunayake. Pettah’s market streets, the Gangaramaya temple and Galle Face Green show different parts of the city within a compact area, although road traffic changes the pace. The National Museum adds an indoor visit, and Colombo Fort remains an important transport point. Indian travellers can spend a day here before taking a train south or beginning a wider island route.
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Tips for travellers from India
Fort is the practical choice when a rail departure forms part of a short stay; Galle Face instead puts the seafront within easy reach. Cinnamon Gardens suits the National Museum and Independence Square. Bandaranaike Airport is at Katunayake, outside Colombo, so an airport hotel and a central city hotel serve different purposes. A late arrival followed by an early flight may favour the airport area, whereas a day of sightseeing needs the road transfer into Colombo itself.
Pettah and Fort fit together as a market-and-architecture walk, while Gangaramaya and the nearby lake area belong to another circuit. The National Museum is a collection visit rather than a brief stop on the way to a train, so pair it with Cinnamon Gardens. Galle Face Green is a flexible evening endpoint after those indoor sights. City of Dreams Sri Lanka opened in August 2025, adding hotel, dining and entertainment facilities to the central waterfront area; it is separate from the older museum district. For onward rail travel, identify Colombo Fort station on the ticket rather than treating every Colombo station as interchangeable. Pettah’s commercial lanes can be awkward with wheeled luggage, making Fort accommodation useful when combining a market visit with an onward train.
Best time to visit Colombo
December to March, around 23–32°C, with comparatively drier west-coast weather.
Places to visit in Colombo
Galle Face GreenPettah MarketGangaramaya TempleNational Museum of ColomboIndependence SquareColombo Fort
How to reach Colombo
By Air: Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is about 32 km north of Colombo; allow roughly 45–75 minutes by road. Airport bus 187, taxis and hired cars connect with the city.
By Rail: Colombo Fort is the main rail hub for routes towards Kandy, Galle and other destinations.
By Road: Airport bus 187 uses the Colombo-Katunayake Expressway; long-distance buses leave from city terminals.
What to do in Colombo
Walk the Galle Face Green seafront.
Explore market lanes in Pettah.
Visit Gangaramaya Temple near Beira Lake.
See Sri Lankan collections at the National Museum of Colombo.
Colombo airport information
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB).
About Doha
Doha offers a practical route from Souq Waqif into Msheireb, where restored houses explain changes in the city and its working life. The Corniche links several waterfront sights, including the Museum of Islamic Art, and the National Museum adds another way to understand Qatar. The metro makes it possible to combine these areas without a car. For an Indian visitor arriving at Hamad International Airport, this compact geography can turn even a short stay into a useful city visit.
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Tips for travellers from India
Msheireb is a strong base for a short stay: its metro interchange connects the network’s three lines, while Souq Waqif and the restored Msheireb houses are close enough to combine on foot. West Bay is more convenient for meetings among the towers, but the souq becomes a separate rail or taxi trip. From Hamad Airport, follow signs for the metro rather than the taxi forecourt if travelling by rail; the airport station is on the Red Line, and Msheireb is the useful interchange for several sightseeing routes.
The Museum of Islamic Art and National Museum of Qatar occupy different sites along the waterfront. Plan each as a museum visit in its own right instead of treating the Corniche as a shortcut between their entrances. Msheireb Museums focus on individual restored houses, so they suit a different kind of visit from the large national collections. Souq Waqif is an evening dining option after a museum day; its lanes are easier to explore once luggage is left at the hotel. Katara and The Pearl are farther north and fit better into another outing than into a crowded central itinerary. If leaving the airport during a connection, use Visit Qatar’s visa guidance to establish whether the specific passport and booking permit entry.
Best time to visit Doha
November to March, around 16–28°C, for the Corniche and market walks.
Places to visit in Doha
Souq WaqifMsheireb MuseumsMuseum of Islamic ArtNational Museum of QatarDoha CornicheKatara Cultural Village
How to reach Doha
By Air: Hamad International Airport (DOH) is about 10–15 km from central Doha; allow about 20–30 minutes by road. The Doha Metro Red Line, buses and taxis link it with the city.
By Rail: Msheireb is the main metro interchange for the Red, Gold and Green lines; the Red Line serves the airport.
By Road: Mowasalat buses and taxis connect Doha districts and nearby towns.
What to do in Doha
Explore spice and craft lanes at Souq Waqif.
Tour the four restored houses of Msheireb Museums.
See the collections at the Museum of Islamic Art.
Walk part of the Doha Corniche near the museum.
Doha airport information
Hamad International Airport (DOH).
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How far is Colombo from Doha by air?
The direct air distance between Colombo (CMB) and Doha (DOH) is about 3,613 km. Actual flight time varies with the routing the airline files and with winds on the day.
Are there non-stop flights from CMB to DOH?
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