Flying from Colombo to Vijayawada Airport (VGA): what you need to know
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is Colombo's main airport. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Colombo to Vijayawada Airport (VGA) taking off from here.
Vijayawada Airport is located in Vijayawada. The city's timezone is UTC+5:30 — the same as Colombo.
To ensure you catch your flight from Colombo to VGA, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like August and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Airports in Colombo
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
We make it a breeze to find a flight from Colombo to VGA with a stopover. To see the options departing from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Major stopovers between CMB and VGA include:
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD)
Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
Chennai Airport (MAA)
From the centre of Colombo, CMB is around 32 kilometres away. Use navigation apps or check the official airport website to work out the best way to reach the terminal.
After a leisurely start to your trip? Stay near Bandaranaike International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Colombo to Vijayawada Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
About Vijayawada Airport (VGA)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Colombo to Vijayawada Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these options near VGA:
Getting from Vijayawada Airport (VGA) to central Vijayawada
From Vijayawada Airport, Vijayawada is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 33 minutes to get to the centre driving.
How to find the cheapest flights from Colombo to Vijayawada Airport (VGA)
C$216 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Colombo to Vijayawada Airport. Return flights start from C$378. Prices may vary depending on availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to get flight tickets from Colombo to VGA if you book ahead. Airlines often have some amazing early bird rates.
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The best time to fly from Colombo to Vijayawada Airport (VGA)
July is the busiest month for flights from Colombo to Vijayawada Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Vijayawada in April when it's quieter.
Book your flight from Colombo to VGA for May if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Vijayawada to range from 28ºC to 41ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, lock in a cheap flight from Colombo to Vijayawada Airport in January when temperatures average between 17ºC and 31ºC.
More about Vijayawada
After locking in your flight from Colombo to Vijayawada Airport, think about where to rest your head in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Vijayawada:
Every great adventure has to include a little sightseeing. Kanaka Durga Temple, Prakasam Barrage and Victoria Museum are attractions you won't want to skip in Vijayawada.
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