Travelling from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Birsa Munda Airport (IXR): what you need to know
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport on time to board your CMB to IXR flight.
During popular months such as February, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Bandaranaike International Airport to Birsa Munda Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Stopovers between CMB and IXR include:
Chennai Airport
Kempegowda International Airport
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Birsa Munda Airport (IXR)
Currently, $244 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Bandaranaike International Airport to Birsa Munda Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $547. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from CMB to IXR if you book ahead. Airlines often have some great early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Birsa Munda Airport across the month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from CMB to IXR.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Birsa Munda Airport.
Handy information about Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
75.71% of flights departing from Bandaranaike International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
To reach Bandaranaike International Airport from central Colombo, it takes around 40 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 1 hour 30 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near CMB? If you're boarding an early flight from Bandaranaike International Airport to Birsa Munda Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Birsa Munda Airport (IXR)
If you're landing on a late Bandaranaike International Airport to Birsa Munda Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these accommodation options near IXR:
Getting from Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) to central Ranchi
From Birsa Munda Airport, Ranchi is approximately 5 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to drive to the centre.
When to fly to Birsa Munda Airport (IXR)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Bandaranaike International Airport to Birsa Munda Airport. April is the busiest month to visit Ranchi. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Bandaranaike International Airport to Birsa Munda Airport for May if you want to visit Ranchi during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 24ºC (75ºF) and 39ºC (102ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from CMB to IXR in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 11ºC (52ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) on average.
Explore more of India
Kolkata is just one of the many cities in India waiting to be explored once you've seen Ranchi. Around 322 kilometres away to the east, its best attractions include Victoria Memorial, Howrah Bridge and Indian Museum.
Patna is another sought-after destination in India and is around 257 kilometres north of Ranchi. No journey is complete without experiencing Mahatma Gandhi Setu, Bihar Museum and Golghar.
