Travelling from Hirasar Airport (HSR) to Colombo: what you need to know
Colombo and Hirasar (where Hirasar Airport is located) share the UTC+5:30 timezone. This means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
Leave enough time to make your HSR to Colombo flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month like August? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it simple to book plane tickets from HSR to Colombo with a stopover. To see all your options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers include:
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
Central Hirasar to HSR is around 2 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Booked an early flight from Hirasar Airport to Colombo? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to HSR:
63.41% of flights leaving from Hirasar Airport land at their destination on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Hirasar Airport (HSR) to Colombo
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Hirasar Airport to Colombo flight is R 2,614. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 5,555. Bear in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from HSR to Colombo, book early. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
If you have flexibility with your travel dates, make the most of the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across each month when searching for your Hirasar Airport to Colombo ticket.
Picking up a cheap flight from HSR to Colombo is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic notifications and we'll get in touch as soon as a new discount appears.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Hirasar Airport to Colombo.
Airports in Colombo
Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML)
The distance from Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML) to central Colombo is roughly 16 kilometres. It takes around 40 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes about 1 hour 15 minutes.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Hirasar Airport to Colombo. Check in to one of these accommodation options near RML instead:
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
After your flight from Hirasar Airport to Colombo has touched down, you can reach the city centre in around 40 minutes by car. Central Colombo is roughly 32 kilometres from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB).
If you travel by public transport, the ride to the centre takes 1 hour 30 minutes or so.
You'll find some great places to park your luggage (and yourself) near CMB. Kick back and get cosy after your HSR to Colombo flight at one of these well-located options:
The fastest way to get to where you're going is with a Bandaranaike International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Sr Rent A Car, Green Motion or Sixt and be off and running.
Call dibs on the best options. Reserving your ride from CMB two weeks ahead of time often means lower prices and a wider range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Colombo
Plan your trip to Colombo in high season if you prefer a lively atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices may be higher. Alternatively, book flights from Hirasar Airport to Colombo in the low season when prices are cheaper and crowds are smaller.
Lock in a Hirasar Airport to Colombo flight ticket with a departure in March to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 24ºC (75ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from HSR to Colombo in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF) on average.
More about Colombo
Once you've booked your flight from Hirasar Airport to Colombo, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Colombo:
Independence Square & Independence Memorial Hall and Gangaramaya Temple are just two of the leading attractions to add to your Colombo to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Viharamahadevi Park.
Explore more of Sri Lanka
Jaffna is just one of the many cities in Sri Lanka waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Colombo. Around 306 kilometres away to the north, popular attractions include Jaffna Fort, Dambakola Patuna Sangamitta Temple and Jaffna Public Library.
If there's time to check out another corner of Sri Lanka, head for Trincomalee, about 241 kilometres north-east of Colombo. Koneswaram Temple, Fort Frederick and Marble Beach are the start of reasons to visit.
