Travelling from Colombo to Guwahati Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi Intl Airport (GAU): What you need to know
Guwahati Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi Intl Airport is located in Guwahati. The city's timezone is UTC+5:30, which is the same as Colombo.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your flight from Colombo to GAU.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months such as February and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Airports in Colombo
Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a travel break and perhaps even visit a new city. When browsing cheap flights from Colombo to GAU leaving from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Top options include:
Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
Chennai International Airport (MAA)
CMB is around 32 kilometres from central Colombo. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 50 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Colombo to Guwahati Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi Intl Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport:
74% of flights that take off from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport make it to their destination on time.
About Guwahati Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi Intl Airport (GAU)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Colombo to Guwahati Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi Intl Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near GAU instead:
Getting from Guwahati Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi Intl Airport (GAU) to central Guwahati
Central Guwahati is around 26 kilometres from Guwahati Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi Intl Airport and takes about 40 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for heading into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
It typically takes 1 hour if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Colombo to Guwahati Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi Intl Airport (GAU)
Currently, ₹ 17,033 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Colombo to Guwahati Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi Intl Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ₹ 32,133. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Colombo to GAU, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when tickets are first released.
Cheap Colombo to Guwahati Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi Intl Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares throughout the month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Colombo to Guwahati Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi Intl Airport (GAU)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Colombo to Guwahati Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi Intl Airport (GAU). October is the busiest month to travel to Guwahati. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, think about going in September.
Lock in a Colombo to GAU plane ticket departing in April if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Guwahati to range from 20ºC to 38ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Colombo to Guwahati Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi Intl Airport in January when temperatures are between 11ºC and 25ºC.
More about Guwahati
Once you've booked your flight from Colombo to Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Guwahati:
All great journeys should include some sightseeing. Brahmaputra River, Kamakhya Temple and Jai Mata Vaishno Devi Temple are attractions you won't want to skip in Guwahati.
Explore more of India
You've visited Guwahati, now it's time to explore more of India. Travel around 290 kilometres southeast to Aizawl to tick off its must-visit sights. From Hiking trail to Azuali waterfalls and Khawnglung Wildlife Sanctuary, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 274 kilometres southeast of Guwahati, Imphal is another favourite stop in India. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Imphal War Cemetery, Rock Garden and Radha Krishna Temple.
