Travelling from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Tiruchirapalli International Airport (TRZ): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Bandaranaike International Airport to Tiruchirapalli International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour.
Colombo and Tiruchirapalli share the UTC+5:30 timezone. This means you won't have to adjust your watch after you land.
Take your pick of 28 weekly Bandaranaike International Airport to Tiruchirapalli International Airport flights. The 07:55 departure with SriLankan Airlines is the earliest flight available. SriLankan Airlines operates the last service of the day at 14:05.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your CMB to TRZ flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.
Flying during a peak time such as February? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines and delays at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Travelling to Tiruchirapalli (and then discovering more of India!) is a snap with SriLankan Airlines. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Tiruchirapalli International Airport.
Most travellers choose to fly with SriLankan Airlines on this route.
With 78.57% of its services arriving as scheduled, SriLankan Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating CMB to TRZ flights.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Bandaranaike International Airport to Tiruchirapalli International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between CMB and TRZ:
Chennai Airport
Kempegowda International Airport
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Tiruchirapalli International Airport (TRZ)
₹ 15,140 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Bandaranaike International Airport to Tiruchirapalli International Airport flight. A return flight starts at ₹ 26,897. These prices can change depending on demand.
To score cheap tickets from CMB to TRZ, book your journey six months before your departure date.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Tiruchirapalli International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across every month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from CMB to TRZ by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Tiruchirapalli International Airport.
Handy information about Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Bandaranaike International Airport, 75.71% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Bandaranaike International Airport from central Colombo, it'll take about 40 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 30 minutes.
Get your trip off to a leisurely start by staying near CMB. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Bandaranaike International Airport to Tiruchirapalli International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Tiruchirapalli International Airport (TRZ)
Consider booking a hotel close to TRZ if you're catching a late Bandaranaike International Airport to Tiruchirapalli International Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Getting from Tiruchirapalli International Airport (TRZ) to central Tiruchirapalli
Tiruchirapalli International Airport to central Tiruchirapalli has a drive time of around 10 minutes. It's approximately 5 kilometres away.
When to fly to Tiruchirapalli International Airport (TRZ)
April is the most popular month for flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Tiruchirapalli International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Tiruchirapalli in April.
Before locking in your flight from Bandaranaike International Airport to Tiruchirapalli International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. April is the warmest month in Tiruchirapalli, with temperatures ranging from 25ºC to 39ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from CMB to TRZ in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 19ºC and 31ºC on average.
Explore more of India
Bengaluru is just one of the many cities in India waiting to be explored after you've seen Tiruchirapalli. Around 274 kilometres away to the north-west, its top attractions include Bangalore Palace, Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore.
Around 306 kilometres north-east of Tiruchirapalli, Chennai is another essential stop in India. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Marina Beach, Fort St. George and Government Museum.
