Flying from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Colombo: what you need to know
Expect to be travelling for 1 hour 5 minutes. On average, that's the duration of a direct flight from Coimbatore International Airport to Colombo.
Colombo's timezone is UTC+5:30, which is the same as Coimbatore (the location of Coimbatore International Airport).
With 4 flights a week between the two airports, Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is the most popular route. Catch SriLankan Airlines's 15:35 flight to get your journey from CJB to CMB underway.
Give yourself enough time to catch your flight from CJB to Colombo. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months such as August and other peak periods. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
You can catch a direct flight from Coimbatore International Airport to Colombo that lands at Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB).
Take to the skies with SriLankan Airlines. This airline offers direct flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Colombo.
Consider adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from CJB to Colombo. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing the departures. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these airports:
Chennai Airport (MAA)
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
To visit Sri Lanka for tourism purposes, you will require a visa if you have a passport from India. However, visa rules are subject to change and other documentation may be needed depending on the length and purpose of your visit. Always check the latest guidelines before booking your cheap ticket from Coimbatore International Airport to Colombo.
Located around 11 kilometres from central Coimbatore, CJB can be reached in about 27 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The same journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour and 24 minutes.
Have an early flight from Coimbatore International Airport to Colombo? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays near CJB:
How to find the cheapest flights from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Colombo
91 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Coimbatore International Airport to Colombo. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 182 €. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares can change.
To secure cheap tickets from CJB to Colombo, reserve your journey 8 months ahead of your departure date.
Plan your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Coimbatore International Airport to Colombo. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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Airports in Colombo
Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML)
Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML) to central Colombo is approximately 16 kilometres. It'll take you about 39 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 1 hour and 16 minutes.
Consider staying in a hotel close to RML if you're catching a late flight from Coimbatore International Airport to Colombo. Choose one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Central Colombo is around 32 kilometres from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB). Once your flight from Coimbatore International Airport to Colombo has hit the runway and you've navigated your way to arrivals, the drive should be around 39 minutes.
Public transport will get you there in around 1 hour and 31 minutes.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel near CMB. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your flight from CJB to Colombo:
Best time to go to Colombo
Plan your trip to Colombo during high season if you want a bustling atmosphere, but remember that prices are generally higher. Or, book your flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Colombo during low season when prices are cheaper and it's less crowded.
Lock in your flight from Coimbatore International Airport to Colombo for March to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 24ºC to 33ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 22ºC and 32ºC. Search for cheap flights from CJB to Colombo sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
More about Colombo
After locking in your flight from Coimbatore International Airport to Colombo, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Colombo:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. Gangaramaya Temple, Independence Square & Independence Memorial Hall and Viharamahadevi Park are top sights which should be on every Colombo itinerary.
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