Travelling from Chikkalthana Airport (IXU) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB): what you need to know
Aurangabad and Colombo are both in the UTC+5:30 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your IXU to CMB flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Chikkalthana Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between IXU and CMB:
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
Kempegowda International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Chikkalthana Airport (IXU) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
$288 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Chikkalthana Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport flight. Return flights start at $547. These fares may change based on demand and availability.
To find cheap tickets from IXU to CMB, book early. Airlines typically offer their best fares when flights are first released.
Getting cheap flights from Chikkalthana Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport is easier if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices across the month and score a great deal.
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Handy information about Chikkalthana Airport (IXU)
Of the departures from Chikkalthana Airport, 67.18% arrive on time at their destination.
Central Aurangabad to Chikkalthana Airport is around 6 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 25 minutes on public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to IXU? If you're boarding an early flight from Chikkalthana Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Consider staying in a hotel near CMB if you're taking a late Chikkalthana Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Bandaranaike International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Sr Rent A Car, Green Motion or Sixt and experience more of Colombo and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle from Bandaranaike International Airport about two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to central Colombo
Bandaranaike International Airport to central Colombo has a drive time of around 40 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
Getting there by public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
When to fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
February is the most popular month for flights from Chikkalthana Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Colombo in April.
Lock in your flight from Chikkalthana Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport for March if you'd like to go to Colombo during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 24ºC and 33ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from IXU to CMB in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 22ºC and 32ºC on average.
Explore more of Sri Lanka
You've done Colombo, now it's time to discover other parts of Sri Lanka. Travel around 18 kilometres south to Moratuwa to check off its popular sights. From Boat House to Angulana Beach and Dilmah Conservation One Earth Arboretum, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 306 kilometres north of Colombo, Jaffna is another essential stop in Sri Lanka. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Jaffna Fort, Dambakola Patuna Sangamitta Temple and Jaffna Public Library.