Travelling from Mysore Airport (MYQ) to Colombo: what you need to know
Colombo and Mysore (where Mysore Airport is located) share the UTC+5:30 timezone. That means you won't have to adjust your watch on arrival.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your flight from MYQ to Colombo.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as August and other peak seasons. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Stopovers are a great opportunity to explore a new city or just have a break during your trip. When looking for a flight from MYQ to Colombo, deselect 'Direct flights only' to check out all potential stops. Chennai Airport (MAA) is a great option.
If you have a passport from India, you'll need a visa to enter Sri Lanka. This applies if you're booking a cheap ticket from Mysore Airport to Colombo for tourism purposes. Requirements may change if you're travelling for business or other reasons. Always check official visa guidelines ahead of booking and certainly before you fly.
MYQ is about 10 kilometres from central Mysore. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 18 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be approximately 1 hour and 5 minutes.
Want an easy start to your break? Stay near MYQ. Whether you've booked an early flight from Mysore Airport to Colombo or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
How to find the cheapest flights from Mysore Airport (MYQ) to Colombo
C$188 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Mysore Airport to Colombo. Return flights start from C$396. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
To pick up cheap tickets from MYQ to Colombo, book as early as possible. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, check out the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price in every month when looking for your ticket from Mysore Airport to Colombo.
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Airports in Colombo
Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML)
Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML) to central Colombo takes around 39 minutes by car. It's approximately 16 kilometres away.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour and 16 minutes.
Consider booking a hotel near RML if you have a late flight from Mysore Airport to Colombo. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is around 32 kilometres from central Colombo. Once you've disembarked your flight from Mysore Airport to Colombo, it'll take you around 39 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
Public transport will get you there in around 1 hour and 31 minutes.
You'll find some great places to park your luggage (and yourself) near CMB. Kick back and get cozy after your flight from MYQ to Colombo at one of these well-located options:
Best time to go to Colombo
Visit Colombo during peak season if you want a busy atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices may be higher. Or, schedule your flights from Mysore Airport to Colombo during low season when prices are cheaper and it's less crowded.
The warmest month in Colombo is March, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC and 33ºC. Lock in your flights from Mysore Airport to Colombo in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from MYQ to Colombo in January when temperatures average between 22ºC and 32ºC.
More about Colombo
After locking in your flight from Mysore Airport to Colombo, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Colombo:
Gangaramaya Temple and Independence Square & Independence Memorial Hall are just two of the top-rated attractions to put on your Colombo must-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Viharamahadevi Park.
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