Flying from Colombo to Gan International Airport (GAN): What you need to know
Colombo's main base, Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), is where new adventures begin. Explore the options for leaving from here when booking your flight from Colombo to Gan International Airport (GAN).
Expect to be travelling for 1 hour 55 minutes. That's the average time for a direct Colombo to Gan International Airport flight.
Gan Island is 30 minutes behind Colombo. Gan International Airport is located in Gan Island, which follows the UTC+5 timezone.
Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Gan International Airport (GAN) is the most popular route, with 3 direct services each week. You can travel from CMB to GAN on SriLankan Airlines's 12:15pm flight.
Your flight from Colombo to GAN won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Popular months like February or other busy periods mean longer lines and potential delays. Stay on schedule by arriving at the airport even earlier. Aim for at least four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Colombo
Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
You can jump on a direct flight from Colombo to Gan International Airport (GAN) out of Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB).
SriLankan Airlines is a popular carrier that operates direct flights from Colombo to Gan International Airport departing from CMB.
SriLankan Airlines is the most frequently booked airline offering flights from CMB to GAN.
The top on-time carrier on this route is SriLankan Airlines. Its services arrive as planned 75.0% of the time.
Travelling from central Colombo to CMB takes around 50 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a taxi, you'll cover the 32 kilometres in 40 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Colombo to Gan International Airport, these stays will put you just around the corner from the terminal:
Of the departures from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport, 74% land on time at their destination.
About Gan International Airport (GAN)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Colombo to Gan International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near GAN:
Getting from Gan International Airport (GAN) to central Gan Island
From Gan International Airport, central Gan Island is around 2 kilometres away. It takes about 10 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
It typically takes 20 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Colombo to Gan International Airport (GAN)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Colombo to Gan International Airport is R 3,525. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 6,259. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To snag cheap flights from Colombo to GAN, book your ticket three months ahead of your departure date.
Organise your trip for August. That's the best month for landing cheap Colombo to Gan International Airport tickets. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
You don't need to check every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a lower fare pops up on plane tickets from Colombo to GAN.
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The best time to fly from Colombo to Gan International Airport (GAN)
Think about the kind of experience you want when picking your flight dates. October is the quietest month to visit Gan Island. August is when most people book flights from Colombo to Gan International Airport (GAN), which may be ideal if you're chasing more excitement.
Before locking in your Colombo to GAN plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. April is the warmest month in Gan Island, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC (79ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Colombo to Gan International Airport in January when temperatures are between 25ºC (77ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
More about Gan Island
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Gan Island right here. Check out these options after locking in your flight from Colombo to Gan International Airport:
Gan and Feydhoo Rashikeda Athiri are just the start of the top-rated attractions to put on your Gan Island itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Feydhoo.
