Travelling from Hubli Airport (HBX) to Colombo: what you need to know
Hubli (the location of Hubli Airport) and Colombo follow the same timezone — UTC+5:30.
For a relaxed start to your HBX to Colombo flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
We make it simple to book plane tickets from HBX to Colombo with a stopover. To see all your options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Well-traveled stopover hubs include:
Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD)
Chennai Airport (MAA)
To get to HBX from central Hubli, it'll take around 15 minutes if you're going by car. It's roughly 5 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Want a hassle-free start to your holiday? Stay near HBX. Whether you've booked an early flight from Hubli Airport to Colombo or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are all about convenience:
Of all flights departing from Hubli Airport, 72.11% land on schedule at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Hubli Airport (HBX) to Colombo
$298 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Hubli Airport to Colombo flight. A return flight ticket starts at $545. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
To pick up cheap flights from HBX to Colombo, book early. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets first go on sale.
Finding cheap tickets from Hubli Airport to Colombo is more likely if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to get the lowest fares across the month and pick up a fantastic deal.
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Airports in Colombo
Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML)
Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML) is around 16 kilometres from the centre of Colombo. If you're grabbing a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes about 40 minutes.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes around 1 hour 15 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Hubli Airport to Colombo, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near RML:
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
The centre of Colombo is located around 32 kilometres from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB). After your flight from Hubli Airport to Colombo has landed and you've navigated your way to arrivals, the drive should take about 40 minutes.
If you're catching public transport, it'll take about 1 hour 30 minutes.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and unwind at a hotel near CMB. Here are a few options where you can settle in after your HBX to Colombo flight:
The fastest way to reach your destination is with a Bandaranaike International Airport rental car. Collect your wheels from Sr Rent A Car, Green Motion or Sixt and be on your way in a flash.
Score the best price by booking your ride from CMB two weeks in advance. You can also expect to have a greater selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Colombo
Visit Colombo during peak season if you like a bustling atmosphere, but remember that prices may be higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Hubli Airport to Colombo during the off-season when prices are cheaper and it's not as busy.
Book a Hubli Airport to Colombo flight ticket with a departure in March if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 24ºC to 33ºC.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from HBX to Colombo in January when temperatures average between 22ºC and 32ºC.
More about Colombo
Start your Colombo trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Hubli Airport to Colombo, browse our range of hotels including:
Independence Square & Independence Memorial Hall and Gangaramaya Temple are just two of the top attractions to put on your Colombo itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Viharamahadevi Park.
Explore more of Sri Lanka
Jaffna is just one of the many cities in Sri Lanka waiting to be discovered after you've seen Colombo. Around 306 kilometres away to the north, popular attractions include Jaffna Fort, Dambakola Patuna Sangamitta Temple and Jaffna Public Library.
Trincomalee is another essential stop in Sri Lanka and is around 241 kilometres north-east of Colombo. No trip is complete without a visit to Koneswaram Temple, Fort Frederick and Marble Beach.
