Flying from Colombo to Trincomalee Airport (TRR): What you need to know
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Colombo to TRR. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the mad dash to your gate.
Longer lines at check-in and security are likely if you're jetting off during high season, so allow even more breathing space. The recommendation for peak times? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Colombo
Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML)
Travelling from central Colombo to RML takes about 1 hour 15 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 16 kilometres in 40 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Searching for a comfortable hotel close to Colombo Ratmalana Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Colombo to Trincomalee Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
You can arrive at CMB from central Colombo in about 40 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to travel the 32 kilometres or so.
Get your vacation started early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Colombo to TRR flight, unwind in one of these hotels near Bandaranaike International Airport:
Bandaranaike International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 75.71%. This figure highlights how often flights that depart from this airport arrive at their destination on time.
About Trincomalee Airport (TRR)
Have a late flight from Colombo to Trincomalee Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Stay at one of these hotels near TRR and be in snooze mode sooner:
Getting from Trincomalee Airport (TRR) to central Trincomalee
Trincomalee Airport is around 6 kilometres from central Trincomalee. The time it takes to get to the centre by cab or car rental depends on the time of day. Do some research before you go.
It'll take around 1 hour 5 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Colombo to Trincomalee Airport (TRR)
Right now, C$171 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Colombo to Trincomalee Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$443. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Colombo to TRR, book early. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights are first released.
If you have some flexibility with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across every month when searching for your Colombo to Trincomalee Airport ticket.
There's no need to check every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as a better deal comes up on flight tickets from Colombo to TRR.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Colombo to Trincomalee Airport.
The best time to fly from Colombo to Trincomalee Airport (TRR)
Work out how you like to travel before deciding when to book your flight from Colombo to Trincomalee Airport (TRR). Trincomalee buzzes during peak season, but hotel and flight prices are often higher and attractions can get busy. Plan your trip in the off-season if you like a quieter vibe.
Before locking in your Colombo to TRR flight ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. April is the warmest month in Trincomalee, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 37ºC (99ºF).
January sees temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Colombo to Trincomalee Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Trincomalee
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Trincomalee right here. Browse these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Colombo to Trincomalee Airport:
You'll find loads of things to do in Trincomalee when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Start exploring at Nilaveli Beach followed by Sea View Point and Uppuveli.
Explore more of Sri Lanka
Trincomalee has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Sri Lanka waiting to be explored. Around 225 kilometres south-west of Trincomalee, a trip to Colombo will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Mt Lavinia Beach, Elephant House and Sri Gangaramaya.
Moratuwa is another sought-after destination in Sri Lanka and is around 241 kilometres south-west of Trincomalee. No journey is complete without visiting Lunawa beach, Angulana Beach and St Mary's Church,.
