Travelling from Kanpur Airport (KNU) to Colombo: what you need to know
Colombo and Kanpur (where Kanpur Airport is located) share the UTC+5:30 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
Leave plenty of time to get on your flight from KNU to Colombo. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months such as January and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Think about adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from KNU to Colombo. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing the departures. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular options:
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
You'll need a visa for Sri Lanka if you hold a passport from India and are travelling for tourism purposes. Visa and travel documentation requirements change frequently. So before you book your cheap ticket from Kanpur Airport to Colombo, check with your airline and the destination country's local consulate or embassy for up-to-date information.
KNU is about 19 kilometres from central Kanpur. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 36 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a handy hotel near KNU? If you're boarding an early flight from Kanpur Airport to Colombo, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
How to find the cheapest flights from Kanpur Airport (KNU) to Colombo
C$225 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Kanpur Airport to Colombo. Return flights start at C$536. These fares may change depending on availability.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from KNU to Colombo, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the lowest price in every month when searching for your ticket from Kanpur Airport to Colombo.
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Airports in Colombo
Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML)
Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML) to central Colombo is approximately 16 kilometres. It takes around 39 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting there on public transport will take you around 1 hour and 16 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Kanpur Airport to Colombo, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these accommodation options near RML:
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is roughly 32 kilometres from the centre of Colombo. Once you've hopped off your flight from Kanpur Airport to Colombo, it'll take you around 39 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
You can also opt for public transport, which will take approximately 1 hour and 31 minutes.
There are some great places to rest your head close to CMB. Kick back and get cozy after your flight from KNU to Colombo at one of these well-located options:
Best time to go to Colombo
Before booking your flights from Kanpur Airport to Colombo, consider which time of year works best for you. Peak season in Colombo offers a bustling atmosphere and plenty to do, while the low season means you'll get cheaper hotel deals and smaller crowds.
Before locking in your flight from Kanpur Airport to Colombo, think about the type of weather you enjoy. March is the warmest month in Colombo, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC to 33ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 22ºC and 32ºC. Look for cheap flights from KNU to Colombo around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Colombo
Start your Colombo trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Kanpur Airport to Colombo, browse our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to work out where to start. Gangaramaya Temple, Independence Square & Independence Memorial Hall and Viharamahadevi Park are top sights which should feature on any well-planned Colombo itinerary.
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