Flying from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Coimbatore International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport is 1 hour 10 minutes.
Colombo's timezone is UTC+5:30, which is the same as Coimbatore.
Choose from four weekly Coimbatore International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport flights. The 15:35 departure with SriLankan Airlines is the earliest available. SriLankan Airlines operates the last service of the day at 15:35.
Leave plenty of time to make your CJB to CMB flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Travelling to Colombo (and then discovering more of Sri Lanka!) is a cinch with SriLankan Airlines. This popular carrier has direct flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport.
Most travellers choose to travel with SriLankan Airlines on this route.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Coimbatore International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between CJB and CMB:
Kempegowda International Airport
Chennai Airport
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
At the moment, ₹ 9,745 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Coimbatore International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ₹ 21,306. Remember that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book five months before travelling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from CJB to CMB.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport. If you want to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from CJB to CMB.
Discover the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Coimbatore International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)
63.88% of flights that leave from Coimbatore International Airport make it to their destination on time.
Coimbatore International Airport is about 11 kilometres from central Coimbatore. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of around 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport.
Get your journey off to a relaxed start by staying near CJB. Whether you have an early flight from Coimbatore International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
If you're getting in on a late Coimbatore International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near CMB:
Hit the road running by picking up a Bandaranaike International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Sr Rent A Car, Green Motion or Sixt and explore beyond Colombo's main sights.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from Bandaranaike International Airport around two weeks before you set off.
Getting from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to central Colombo
Bandaranaike International Airport to central Colombo has a drive time of about 40 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
It typically takes 1 hour 30 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Coimbatore International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport. February is the most popular month to head to Colombo. If you want a quieter vibe, go in April.
Before locking in your flight from Coimbatore International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. March is the warmest month in Colombo, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC to 33ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 22ºC and 32ºC. Look for cheap tickets from CJB to CMB sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Sri Lanka
You've visited Colombo, now it's time to explore other parts of Sri Lanka. Travel about 18 kilometres south to Moratuwa to tick off its leading sights. From Boat House to Angulana Beach and Dilmah Conservation One Earth Arboretum, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Jaffna is another standout destination in Sri Lanka and is around 306 kilometres north of Colombo. No journey is complete without dropping by Jaffna Fort, Dambakola Patuna Sangamitta Temple and Jaffna Public Library.
