Travelling from Surat Thani Airport (URT) to Colombo: what you need to know
Surat Thani Airport is located in Surat Thani. Operating on the UTC+5:30 timezone, Colombo is 1 hour 30 minutes behind Surat Thani.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your flight from URT to Colombo.
During popular months such as August, it's wise to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during high season in general.
You'll need an e-visa for Sri Lanka if you hold a passport from Thailand and are visiting for tourism purposes. Travel documentation and visa requirements change frequently. So before you book your cheap ticket from Surat Thani Airport to Colombo, check with your airline and your destination country's local consulate or embassy for the most up-to-date information.
The journey from central Surat Thani to URT takes approximately 3 hours and 57 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 27 kilometres in 31 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want an easy start to your vacation? Stay near URT. Whether you're catching an early flight from Surat Thani Airport to Colombo or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
How to find the cheapest flights from Surat Thani Airport (URT) to Colombo
C$269 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Surat Thani Airport to Colombo. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$648. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares could change.
It's usually smart to book as early as possible if you're looking for cheap tickets from URT to Colombo. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
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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 on public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour and 16 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Surat Thani Airport to Colombo, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near RML:
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
As soon as your flight from Surat Thani Airport to Colombo has arrived, you can reach the city centre in around 39 minutes by car. Central Colombo is approximately 32 kilometres from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB).
If you're catching public transport, it'll take about 1 hour and 31 minutes.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel close to CMB. Here are a few options where you can kick back after your flight from URT to Colombo:
Best time to go to Colombo
Plan your trip to Colombo during the high season if you like a bustling atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices tend to be higher. Alternatively, schedule your flights from Surat Thani Airport to Colombo in the low season when prices are cheaper and it's less crowded.
Book your flight from Surat Thani Airport to Colombo for March to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 24ºC to 33ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, lock in a cheap flight from URT to Colombo in January when temperatures average between 22ºC and 32ºC.
More about Colombo
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Colombo right here. Explore these options once you've booked your flight from Surat Thani Airport to Colombo:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. Gangaramaya Temple, Independence Square & Independence Memorial Hall and Viharamahadevi Park are highlights which should be on any well-planned Colombo itinerary.
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