Flying from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Bandaranaike International Airport to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 55 minutes.
Hyderabad's timezone is UTC+5:30, which is the same as Colombo.
Every week, there are 69 Bandaranaike International Airport to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport flights. To be on board early, pick the 07:00 SriLankan Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before you fly, the latest flight is at 18:30 with SriLankan Airlines.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your CMB to HYD flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as February. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
IndiGo offers direct flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Hyderabad — and maybe even more of India if your schedule allows.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with IndiGo on this route.
IndiGo is the most punctual carrier that offers CMB to HYD flights. A dependable 92.31% of its services on this route arrive as scheduled.
If you want to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Bandaranaike International Airport to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between CMB and HYD:
Chennai Airport
Kempegowda International Airport
Madurai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Bandaranaike International Airport to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport flight is R 2,045. A round-trip ticket is currently R 3,349. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Book five months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from CMB to HYD.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport. If you need to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.
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Handy information about Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Of all flights departing from Bandaranaike International Airport, 75.71% land on schedule at their destination.
To get to Bandaranaike International Airport from central Colombo, it takes around 40 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Bandaranaike International Airport to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near CMB:
Arriving at Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD)
Book a hotel close to HYD if you're on a late Bandaranaike International Airport to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Book a Rajiv Gandhi International Airport rental car and see parts of the region that most travellers miss. Europcar and Avis can hook you up with a set of wheels for your adventures through Hyderabad and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport about three weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD) to central Hyderabad
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport is roughly 32 kilometres from the centre of Hyderabad. The drive time takes about 45 minutes.
It takes roughly 1 hour 50 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD)
July is the busiest month for flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Hyderabad in April.
The warmest month in Hyderabad is May, with the temperature ranging between 26ºC (79ºF) and 40ºC (104ºF). Book your flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CMB to HYD in December. Average temperatures are between 15ºC (59ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF) then.
Explore more of India
Hyderabad has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of India you'll want to see. About 418 kilometres north of Hyderabad, a trip to Nagpur will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Ambazari Lake and Garden, Raman Science Centre and Walkers Street Seminary Hills.
Around 483 kilometres north-east of Hyderabad, Nowrangapur is another essential stop in India. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Hospital Church, Jai Hanuman Statue and Sri Satya Sai Mandir.