Travelling from Vadodara Airport (BDQ) to Colombo: what you need to know
Colombo and Vadodara (where Vadodara Airport is located) are both in the UTC+5:30 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
For a relaxed start to your BDQ to Colombo flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
We make it a breeze to book plane tickets from BDQ to Colombo with a stopover. To see all your options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Major stopovers include:
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD)
Chennai Airport (MAA)
Travelling from central Vadodara to BDQ takes about 2 hours 10 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 5 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Planning to catch an early flight from Vadodara Airport to Colombo? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near BDQ:
When it comes to Vadodara Airport's on-time performance, 70.74% of flights complete their journey on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vadodara Airport (BDQ) to Colombo
₹ 12,257 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Vadodara Airport to Colombo flight. A round-trip plane ticket right now is ₹ 26,355. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares could change.
Booking in advance is often the key to securing a cheap flight from BDQ to Colombo. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the nearer your departure date, the more it could cost you.
Scoring cheap tickets from Vadodara Airport to Colombo is more likely if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to access the lowest fares across each month and snap up a sweet deal.
Locking in a cheap flight from BDQ to Colombo couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic notifications and we'll notify you when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Vadodara Airport to Colombo.
Airports in Colombo
Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML)
Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML) to the centre of Colombo takes around 40 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 16 kilometres away.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Book a hotel close to RML if you have a late flight from Vadodara Airport to Colombo. Select one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
After your flight from Vadodara Airport to Colombo has hit the tarmac, you can reach the city centre in about 40 minutes by car. Central Colombo is roughly 32 kilometres from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB).
The journey will take roughly 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport.
There are some comfortable places to drop your things at near CMB. Settle in and get cosy after your BDQ to Colombo flight at one of these perfectly located options:
The fastest way to get to where you're going is with a Bandaranaike International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Sr Rent A Car, Green Motion or Sixt and hit the road in a heartbeat.
Lock in the best price by securing your ride from CMB two weeks ahead of time. You'll also have access to a greater selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Colombo
Travel to Colombo in peak season if you want a busy atmosphere, but remember that prices tend to be higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Vadodara Airport to Colombo in the off-season when prices are cheaper and crowds are smaller.
Book a Vadodara Airport to Colombo flight ticket with a departure in March if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 24ºC to 33ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from BDQ to Colombo in January when temperatures average between 22ºC and 32ºC.
More about Colombo
Start your Colombo trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Vadodara Airport to Colombo, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to work out where to start. Independence Square & Independence Memorial Hall, Gangaramaya Temple and Viharamahadevi Park are major attractions which should feature on any well-planned Colombo itinerary.
Explore more of Sri Lanka
Jaffna is just one of the many cities in Sri Lanka waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Colombo. Around 306 kilometres away to the north, popular attractions include Jaffna Fort, Dambakola Patuna Sangamitta Temple and Jaffna Public Library.
Trincomalee is another well-known destination in Sri Lanka and is around 241 kilometres north-east of Colombo. No journey is complete without seeing Koneswaram Temple, Fort Frederick and Marble Beach.
