Flying from Surat Gujarat Airport (STV) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB): what you need to know
Surat and Colombo share the same timezone, UTC+5:30.
Leave enough time to make your STV to CMB flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time like August? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Surat Gujarat Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Some great stopovers between STV and CMB include:
Kempegowda International Airport
Indira Gandhi International Airport
Dubai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Surat Gujarat Airport (STV) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Surat Gujarat Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport flight is $199. A return plane ticket is currently $443. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To find cheap tickets from STV to CMB, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer their best fares when flights are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the lowest price across the month when searching for a flight from Surat Gujarat Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from STV to CMB.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Surat Gujarat Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport.
Handy information about Surat Gujarat Airport (STV)
Surat Gujarat Airport has a strong on-time performance, making delays less likely. Departures from STV touch down on schedule 80.83% of the time.
Central Surat to Surat Gujarat Airport is approximately 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour when using public transport.
Catching an early flight from Surat Gujarat Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels close to STV:
Arriving at Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Consider booking a hotel near CMB if you're on a late Surat Gujarat Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up a Bandaranaike International Airport rental car and explore Colombo and beyond with your own set of wheels. Sr Rent A Car, Green Motion and Sixt are popular outlets to choose from here.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride from Bandaranaike International Airport about two weeks before your departure date.
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.
It'll take around 1 hour 30 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
February is the busiest month for flights from Surat Gujarat Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Colombo in April.
The warmest month in Colombo is March, with the temperature ranging between 24ºC and 33ºC. Book your flights from Surat Gujarat Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from STV to CMB in January if you'd rather travel during 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 explore other corners of Sri Lanka. Journey about 18 kilometres south to Moratuwa to tick off its must-visit sights. From Boat House to Angulana Beach and Dilmah Conservation One Earth Arboretum, your itinerary will be busy.
Jaffna is another standout destination in Sri Lanka and is around 306 kilometres north of Colombo. No trip is complete without seeing Jaffna Fort, Dambakola Patuna Sangamitta Temple and Jaffna Public Library.