Flying from Belgaum Airport (IXG) to Colombo: what you need to know
Colombo's timezone is UTC+5:30, which is the same as Belgaum (the location of Belgaum Airport).
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your IXG to Colombo flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month like August? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it a breeze to book plane tickets from IXG to Colombo with a stopover. To see all the options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers include:
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD)
Central Belgaum to IXG is around 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic conditions, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
80.63% of flights departing from Belgaum Airport reach their destination on time. With its solid on-time performance, you're unlikely to experience delays when flying out of IXG.
How to find the cheapest flights from Belgaum Airport (IXG) to Colombo
₹ 13,782 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Belgaum Airport to Colombo flight. A round-trip plane ticket right now is ₹ 24,811. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares can change.
To find cheap flights from IXG to Colombo, book as early as possible. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights first go on sale.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest tickets from Belgaum Airport to Colombo across the entire month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from IXG to Colombo by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Snag an affordable flight from Belgaum Airport to Colombo with the help of our filters. Select your preferred duration, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.
Airports in Colombo
Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML)
The distance from Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML) to central Colombo is roughly 16 kilometres. It'll take you around 40 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes about 1 hour 15 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Belgaum Airport to Colombo, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these accommodation options near RML:
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
After your flight from Belgaum Airport to Colombo has hit the tarmac, you can reach the city centre in around 40 minutes by car. Central Colombo is roughly 32 kilometres from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB).
Travelling by public transport will take about 1 hour 30 minutes.
There are some comfortable places ready to welcome you near CMB. Settle in and get cosy after your IXG to Colombo flight at any of these well-located options:
Forget about inconvenient public transport timetables or waiting in a long cab line. Pick up a Bandaranaike International Airport rental car and blaze your own trail. Compare availability and rates from Sr Rent A Car, Green Motion and Sixt.
Don't pay more than you need to. Securing your ride two weeks ahead of your arrival at CMB will help you save.
Best time to go to Colombo
Visit Colombo in peak season if you prefer a lively atmosphere, but remember that prices tend to be higher. Alternatively, book flights from Belgaum Airport to Colombo during low season when prices are cheaper and it's quieter.
Lock in a Belgaum 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 to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from IXG to Colombo in January when temperatures average between 22ºC and 32ºC.
More about Colombo
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Colombo right here. Explore these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Belgaum Airport to Colombo:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. Independence Square & Independence Memorial Hall, Gangaramaya Temple and Viharamahadevi Park are leading attractions which should be on any well-planned Colombo itinerary.
Explore more of Sri Lanka
Colombo has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Sri Lanka you should also see. Around 306 kilometres north of Colombo, a trip to Jaffna will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Jaffna Fort, Dambakola Patuna Sangamitta Temple and Jaffna Public Library.
Trincomalee is another standout destination in Sri Lanka and is around 241 kilometres north-east of Colombo. No trip is complete without visiting Koneswaram Temple, Fort Frederick and Marble Beach.