Travelling from Colombo to Batticaloa Airport (BTC): What you need to know
Leave plenty of time to get on your flight from Colombo to BTC. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Longer lines at check-in and security are more likely if you're jetting off during high season, so give yourself a bit more breathing room. The recommendation for peak periods? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Colombo
Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML)
RML is about 16 kilometres from central Colombo. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to Colombo Ratmalana Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Colombo to Batticaloa Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
You can reach CMB from the centre of Colombo in about 40 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to cover the 32 kilometres or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your Colombo to BTC flight? Kick back in a hotel near Bandaranaike International Airport before your adventure officially begins. These stays are expecting you:
75.71% of all departures from Bandaranaike International Airport stick to their scheduled arrival time.
About Batticaloa Airport (BTC)
Book a hotel near BTC if you have a late flight from Colombo to Batticaloa Airport. Pick one of these options and be in bed in no time flat:
How to find the cheapest flights from Colombo to Batticaloa Airport (BTC)
At the moment, C$223 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Colombo to Batticaloa Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$444. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking in advance is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Colombo to BTC. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer your departure date, the more expensive your ticket may be.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across every month when searching for your Colombo to Batticaloa Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Colombo to Batticaloa Airport (BTC)
Travel to Batticaloa in peak season if you want to be in the thick of things, but keep in mind prices are typically higher. Alternatively, book your flight from Colombo to Batticaloa Airport (BTC) during the off-season for a quieter (and cheaper) experience.
The warmest month in Batticaloa is June, with temperatures ranging between 25ºC (77ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your Colombo to BTC flight ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Colombo to Batticaloa Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Batticaloa
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Batticaloa right here. Check out these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Colombo to Batticaloa Airport:
Every great adventure has to include some sightseeing. Beach, Batticaloa Fort and Masjid Al-Manar are must-visits when exploring Batticaloa.
Explore more of Sri Lanka
Batticaloa has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Sri Lanka waiting to be discovered. Around 225 kilometres south-west of Batticaloa, a visit to Colombo will keep your itinerary packed. Don't miss top attractions like Mt Lavinia Beach, Elephant House and Sri Gangaramaya.
If you're looking to explore another corner of Sri Lanka, head for Moratuwa, about 225 kilometres south-west of Batticaloa. Lunawa beach, Angulana Beach and St Mary's Church, are highlights.