Travelling from Vishakhapatnam Airport (VTZ) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB): what you need to know
Visakhapatnam and Colombo follow the same timezone, UTC+5:30.
Your VTZ to CMB flight won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months like August, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vishakhapatnam Airport (VTZ) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
R 2,292 is the lowest price for a one-way Vishakhapatnam Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport flight. Return flights start at R 5,094. These fares can change depending on availability.
To find cheap tickets from VTZ to CMB, book early. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap flights from Vishakhapatnam Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the best prices across the month and score a great deal.
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Handy information about Vishakhapatnam Airport (VTZ)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Vishakhapatnam Airport, data shows 67.26% of flights complete their journey on time.
Vishakhapatnam Airport is around 8 kilometres from central Visakhapatnam. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport takes about 50 minutes.
Get your journey off to a stress-free start by staying near VTZ. Whether you've booked an early flight from Vishakhapatnam Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
If you're landing on a late Vishakhapatnam Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these options near CMB:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Bandaranaike International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Sr Rent A Car, Green Motion or Sixt and explore beyond Colombo's usual tourist stops.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Bandaranaike International Airport about two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to central Colombo
Bandaranaike International Airport is roughly 32 kilometres from the centre of Colombo. The drive time takes around 40 minutes.
It typically takes 1 hour 30 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
The quietest month for a flight from Vishakhapatnam Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport is April, while February is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Colombo based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
The warmest month in Colombo is March, with the temperature ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your flights from Vishakhapatnam Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from VTZ to CMB in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF) on average.
Explore more of Sri Lanka
Moratuwa is just one of the many places in Sri Lanka waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Colombo. Around 18 kilometres away to the south, top sights here include Boat House, Angulana Beach and Dilmah Conservation One Earth Arboretum.
Jaffna is another well-known destination in Sri Lanka and is around 306 kilometres north of Colombo. No trip is complete without visiting Jaffna Fort, Dambakola Patuna Sangamitta Temple and Jaffna Public Library.
