Flying from Hyderabad Airport (HYD) to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport (CMB): what you need to know
Around 2 hours is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Hyderabad Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport.
Hyderabad and Colombo share the UTC+5:30 timezone. That means you won't need to account for any time differences.
Choose from 11 weekly Hyderabad Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport flights. The 09:50 departure with SriLankan Airlines is the earliest available. SriLankan Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 13:30.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your HYD to CMB flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like December, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
IndiGo offers direct flights from Hyderabad Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Colombo — and maybe even more of Sri Lanka if your schedule allows.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is IndiGo.
Among carriers operating HYD to CMB flights, IndiGo has the highest rate of on-time arrivals.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Hyderabad Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport. Here are the top stopovers between HYD and CMB:
Bengaluru Airport
Chennai Airport
Kochi Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Hyderabad Airport (HYD) to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport (CMB)
R 1,833 is currently the best price for a one-way Hyderabad Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport flight. Return flights start from R 3,826. These fares can change depending on demand and availability.
Book 11 months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from HYD to CMB.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Hyderabad Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
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Handy information about Hyderabad Airport (HYD)
Of all flights leaving Hyderabad Airport, 72% touch down on time at their destination.
Hyderabad Airport is about 31 kilometres from central Hyderabad. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 1 hour 10 minutes.
Get your break off to a leisurely start by staying near HYD. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Hyderabad Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Colombo Bandaranayake Airport (CMB)
If you're landing on a late Hyderabad Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these options near CMB:
Explore without limits with a Colombo Bandaranayake Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Sr Rent A Car, Green Motion or Sixt and chase adventure across Colombo and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport around two weeks ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport (CMB) to central Colombo
Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to the centre of Colombo has a drive time of about 40 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
It takes around 50 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport (CMB)
August is the most popular month for flights from Hyderabad Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Colombo in March.
Before locking in your flight from Hyderabad Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. March is the warmest month in Colombo, with the temperature ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Look for cheap tickets from HYD to CMB sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.