Flying from Pune Airport (PNQ) to Colombo: what you need to know
Colombo's timezone is UTC+5:30, which is the same as Pune (the location of Pune Airport).
Leave plenty of time to make your flight from PNQ to Colombo. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as July and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from PNQ to Colombo. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for the departures. Take a pause at one of these airports:
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD)
Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
You'll need a visa for Sri Lanka if you have a passport from India and are visiting for tourism purposes. Travel documentation and visa requirements change frequently. So before booking your cheap ticket from Pune Airport to Colombo, check with your airline and the destination country's local embassy or consulate for the most up-to-date information.
PNQ is about 11 kilometres from central Pune. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 27 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be approximately 50 minutes.
After a hassle-free start to your journey? Stay near PNQ. Whether you have an early flight from Pune Airport to Colombo or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
How to find the cheapest flights from Pune Airport (PNQ) to Colombo
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Pune Airport to Colombo is C$193. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$341. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap tickets from PNQ to Colombo, book early. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap tickets from Pune Airport to Colombo is more likely if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices across the month and land a great deal.
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Airports in Colombo
Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML)
Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML) is around 16 kilometres from central Colombo. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 39 minutes.
It takes around 1 hour and 16 minutes to get there by public transport.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Pune Airport to Colombo. Check in to one of these accommodation options near RML instead:
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
The centre of Colombo is located around 32 kilometres from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB). As soon as your flight from Pune Airport to Colombo has hit the runway and you've made your way through the terminal, the drive should be around 39 minutes.
The journey will take approximately 1 hour and 31 minutes on public transport.
After your flight from PNQ to Colombo, tuck yourself in at a hotel near CMB. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you switch to relaxation mode:
Best time to go to Colombo
Carefully consider your dates before locking in your flight from Pune Airport to Colombo. The city buzzes during peak season, but hotel rates are usually higher and major attractions can get crowded. Go to Colombo in the off-season if you like a more relaxed vibe.
Book your flight from Pune Airport to Colombo for March to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 24ºC to 33ºC.
Look for cheap flights from PNQ to Colombo in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 22ºC and 32ºC on average.
More about Colombo
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Colombo right here. Check out these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Pune Airport to Colombo:
All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. Gangaramaya Temple, Independence Square & Independence Memorial Hall and Viharamahadevi Park are must-do's during your Colombo adventure.
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