Travelling from Colombo to Vadodara Airport (BDQ): What you need to know
Vadodara Airport is located in Vadodara. The city's timezone is UTC+5:30 — the same as Colombo.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport on time to catch your flight from Colombo to BDQ.
You can expect longer lines in popular months such as February and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
Airports in Colombo
Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
We make it a breeze to book cheap flights from Colombo to BDQ that include a stopover. To explore all your options departing from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some popular stopovers between CMB and BDQ include:
Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
Chennai International Airport (MAA)
Located around 32 kilometres from the centre of Colombo, CMB can be reached in about 40 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your journey? Stay near Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Colombo to Vadodara Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
74% of flights departing from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
About Vadodara Airport (BDQ)
Have a late flight from Colombo to Vadodara Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Stay at one of these hotels near BDQ and turn out the lights sooner:
Getting from Vadodara Airport (BDQ) to central Vadodara
Vadodara Airport is about 5 kilometres from central Vadodara. How long it'll take to get to the centre in a taxi or car hire depends on the time of day. Do some research before you go.
It takes roughly 45 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Colombo to Vadodara Airport (BDQ)
Currently, ₹ 14,500 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Colombo to Vadodara Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ₹ 28,183. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Colombo to BDQ. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely pay.
If you have some flexibility with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when searching for your Colombo to Vadodara Airport ticket.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you when there's a better deal on plane tickets from Colombo to BDQ.
Find an affordable flight from Colombo to Vadodara Airport by using the search filters. Select your ideal times, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Colombo to Vadodara Airport (BDQ)
December is the most popular month for flights from Colombo to Vadodara Airport (BDQ). Visit Vadodara in October if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
Lock in a Colombo to BDQ plane ticket departing in May if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Vadodara to range from 27ºC to 42ºC.
January has temperatures of between 15ºC and 30ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Colombo to Vadodara Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Vadodara
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Vadodara right here. Check out these options after locking in your flight from Colombo to Vadodara Airport:
All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir, Laxmi Vilas Palace and BAPS Shree Swaminarayan Mandir are must-visits when exploring Vadodara.
Explore more of India
You've seen Vadodara, now it's time to discover other parts of India. Journey around 105 kilometres northwest to Ahmedabad to check off its leading attractions. From Akshardham Temple to Centre of akshardham and BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you're eager to discover another side of India, head for Surat, roughly 137 kilometres south of Vadodara. BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Temple, BAPS Akshardham Mandir (Entry Gate) and Kashi Vishwanath Temple are key reasons to visit.
