Travelling from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar Airport (IDR): what you need to know
Indore's timezone is UTC+5:30, which is the same as Colombo.
Leave enough time to catch your CMB to IDR flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months such as February. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Bandaranaike International Airport to Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between CMB and IDR:
Chennai Airport
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
Kempegowda International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar Airport (IDR)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Bandaranaike International Airport to Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar Airport flight is $169. A round-trip ticket right now is $333. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
It's often best to book ahead of time if you want to get cheap tickets from CMB to IDR. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the lowest price across every month when searching for a flight from Bandaranaike International Airport to Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar Airport.
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Handy information about Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
75.71% of flights leaving from Bandaranaike International Airport make it to their destination on time.
Central Colombo to Bandaranaike International Airport is approximately 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 40 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
The journey on public transport usually takes 1 hour 30 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Bandaranaike International Airport to Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to CMB:
Arriving at Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar Airport (IDR)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Bandaranaike International Airport to Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near IDR instead:
Getting from Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar Airport (IDR) to central Indore
From Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar Airport, Indore is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes around 45 minutes.
When to fly to Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar Airport (IDR)
The quietest month for a flight from Bandaranaike International Airport to Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar Airport is April, while April is the most popular. Choose the best time to visit Indore based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Before locking in your flight from Bandaranaike International Airport to Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. May is the warmest month in Indore, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC (79ºF) to 41ºC (106ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 12ºC (54ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF). Search for cheap tickets from CMB to IDR sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
You've done Indore, now it's time to discover other corners of India. Travel around 338 kilometres west to Ahmedabad to check off its top sights. From Sabarmati Ashram / Mahatma Gandhi's Home to Kankaria Lake and Sidi Saiyyed's Mosque, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you're interested in discovering another major stop in India, head for Surat, roughly 354 kilometres south-west of Indore. Jagdishchandra Bose Aquarium, Dutch Gardens and Surat Castle are among its highlights.
