Travelling from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB): what you need to know
Colombo's timezone is UTC+5:30, which is the same as Kolkata.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your CCU to CMB flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
If you want to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between CCU and CMB:
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
Kempegowda International Airport
Chennai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
C$172 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport flight. Return flights start from C$334. These fares can change depending on availability.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from CCU to CMB if you book ahead. Airlines often have some terrific early bird deals.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when looking for your flight from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport.
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Handy information about Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport (CCU)
75.9% of flights leaving from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport land at their destination on time.
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport is about 16 kilometres from central Kolkata. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 40 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 55 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to CCU:
Arriving at Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
If you're getting in on a late Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these hotels near CMB:
Travel at your own pace with a Bandaranaike International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Sr Rent A Car, Green Motion or Sixt and venture far and wide through Colombo and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from Bandaranaike International Airport around two weeks before you travel.
Getting from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to central Colombo
Bandaranaike International Airport to the centre of Colombo has a drive time of around 40 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
When to fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport. February is the most popular month to visit Colombo. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport for March if you want to go to Colombo during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CCU to CMB in January. Temperatures average between 22ºC (72ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF) then.
Explore more of Sri Lanka
You've visited Colombo, now it's time to discover more of Sri Lanka. Travel about 18 kilometres south to Moratuwa to check off its top attractions. From Boat House to Angulana Beach and Dilmah Conservation One Earth Arboretum, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Jaffna is another favourite destination in Sri Lanka and is around 306 kilometres north of Colombo. No trip is complete without dropping by Jaffna Fort, Dambakola Patuna Sangamitta Temple and Jaffna Public Library.