Flying from Mackay Airport (MKY) to Colombo: what you need to know
Colombo is 4 hours 30 minutes behind Mackay, where Mackay Airport is located. Colombo operates on the UTC+5:30 timezone.
To ensure you catch your flight from MKY to Colombo, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling during a peak time such as June? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
You'll need an e-visa for Sri Lanka if you hold a passport from Australia and are travelling for tourism purposes. Travel documentation and visa requirements can be subject to change. So before you book your cheap ticket from Mackay Airport to Colombo, check with your airline and your destination country's local consulate or embassy for the most recent updates.
Travelling from central Mackay to MKY takes approximately 26 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 6 kilometres in 11 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Planning to catch an early flight from Mackay Airport to Colombo? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near MKY:
How to find the cheapest flights from Mackay Airport (MKY) to Colombo
C$1,129 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Mackay Airport to Colombo. A return flight starts at C$1,252. These fares may change depending on availability.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from MKY to Colombo if you book in advance. Airlines often have some excellent early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest tickets from Mackay Airport to Colombo across the entire month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your plans are flexible.
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Airports in Colombo
Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML)
Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML) to central Colombo is roughly 16 kilometres. It'll take you around 39 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting there by public transport typically takes 1 hour and 16 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Mackay Airport to Colombo, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these accommodation options near RML:
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
As soon as your flight from Mackay Airport to Colombo has hit the runway, you can make your way to the city centre in about 39 minutes by car. Central Colombo is approximately 32 kilometres from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB).
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take approximately 1 hour and 31 minutes.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and unwind at a hotel near CMB. Here are a few options where you can settle in after your flight from MKY to Colombo:
Best time to go to Colombo
Before locking in your flights from Mackay Airport to Colombo, consider which time of year works best for you. High season in Colombo offers a vibrant atmosphere and plenty to do, while the low season brings cheaper hotel rates and smaller crowds.
The warmest month in Colombo is March, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC and 33ºC. Book your flights from Mackay Airport to Colombo in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from MKY to Colombo in January when temperatures average between 22ºC and 32ºC.
More about Colombo
After booking your flight from Mackay Airport to Colombo, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Colombo:
Gangaramaya Temple and Independence Square & Independence Memorial Hall are a couple of top-rated attractions to add to your Colombo itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Viharamahadevi Park.
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