Flying from Ahmedabad Airport (AMD) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB): what you need to know
Colombo's timezone is UTC+5:30, which is the same as Ahmedabad.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your AMD to CMB flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Travelling during a peak month like August? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you want to split up your journey, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Ahmedabad Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between AMD and CMB:
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
Chennai Airport
Kempegowda International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Ahmedabad Airport (AMD) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
R 2,096 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Ahmedabad Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport flight. Return flights start from R 4,161. These fares may change depending on availability.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from AMD to CMB, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer their best fares when flights are first released.
Getting cheap flights from Ahmedabad Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest fares across every month and score a great deal.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from AMD to CMB.
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Handy information about Ahmedabad Airport (AMD)
73.23% of flights leaving from Ahmedabad Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Ahmedabad Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Ahmedabad. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 5 minutes.
Get your trip off to a hassle-free start by staying near AMD. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Ahmedabad Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
If you're arriving on a late Ahmedabad Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these hotels near CMB:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Bandaranaike International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Sr Rent A Car, Green Motion or Sixt and experience the lesser-explored corners of Colombo and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Bandaranaike International Airport about two weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to central Colombo
From Bandaranaike International Airport, Colombo is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 40 minutes to drive to the centre.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 30 minutes.
When to fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Ahmedabad Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport. February is the busiest month to visit Colombo. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Ahmedabad Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport for March if you want to explore Colombo during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Look for cheap tickets from AMD to CMB around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Sri Lanka
You've seen Colombo, now it's time to discover other corners of Sri Lanka. Journey around 18 kilometres south to Moratuwa to check off its top sights. From Boat House to Angulana Beach and Dilmah Conservation One Earth Arboretum, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're eager to discover another corner of Sri Lanka, head for Jaffna, about 306 kilometres north of Colombo. Jaffna Fort, Dambakola Patuna Sangamitta Temple and Jaffna Public Library are key reasons to visit.