Travelling from Colombo to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB): what you need to know
Colombo's main base, Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), is where plenty of awesome adventures begin. Explore your departure options from here for your flight from Colombo to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB).
Around 1 hour 5 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Colombo to Coimbatore International Airport.
Coimbatore's timezone is UTC+5:30, which is the same as Colombo. Coimbatore International Airport is located in Coimbatore.
The most popular route is from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB), with 4 direct weekly services. If you'd like to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from CMB to CJB is the 13:30 SriLankan Airlines option. If you have other commitments or plans on your day of travel, the last departure is at 13:30 with SriLankan Airlines.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Show up at the airport on time to catch your flight from Colombo to CJB.
Flying over a peak time such as August? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Colombo
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) offers an easy route to your destination. Nonstop flights from Colombo to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) take off from this terminal.
You can travel on a direct flight from Colombo to Coimbatore International Airport with SriLankan Airlines. This well-known airline operates services from CMB.
Think about adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from Colombo to CJB. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB). Take a pause at one of these popular options:
Chennai Airport (MAA)
Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD)
CMB is roughly 32 kilometres from the centre of Colombo. To help you work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This useful travel app will give you the quickest route and your public transport options.
Need a convenient hotel close to Bandaranaike International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Colombo to Coimbatore International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
About Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Colombo to Coimbatore International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near CJB:
Getting from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to central Coimbatore
From Coimbatore International Airport, Coimbatore is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 27 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It'll take around 1 hour and 24 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Colombo to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)
Book a one-way ticket from Colombo to Coimbatore International Airport from C$186 or travel return from just C$333. Fares listed are subject to change and may differ when you make your booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find flight tickets from Colombo to CJB if you book in advance. Airlines often have some amazing early bird deals.
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The best time to fly from Colombo to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)
April is the quietest time of year to travel to Coimbatore. Alternatively, join the crowds and take off in August. This is the most popular month for flights from Colombo to Coimbatore International Airport, but the best time to go is up to you.
Think about the kind of weather that'll work with your plans for Coimbatore. The warmest month is April. Book your flights from Colombo to CJB sometime then and you can expect temperatures of between 23ºC and 38ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 17ºC and 30ºC. Search for cheap flights from Colombo to Coimbatore International Airport sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
More about Coimbatore
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Coimbatore right here. Explore these options after you've booked your flight from Colombo to Coimbatore International Airport:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Marudamalai Temple, Perur Pateeswarar Temple and Vellingiri Hill Temple are top attractions which should feature on any good Coimbatore itinerary.
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