Flying from Colombo to Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport (BLR): What you need to know
Planning your getaway begins with working out where you'll fly out of in Colombo. Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is the city's main base, so check out your options for booking a flight from Colombo to Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) departing from here.
Expect to be travelling for 1 hour 25 minutes. That's the average journey time for a direct Colombo to Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport flight.
Bengaluru (where Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport is located) and Colombo share the UTC+5:30 timezone. You can fly without needing to calculate any time difference.
With 24 direct flights a week between the two airports, Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) is the most popular route. SriLankan Airlines operates the earliest flight at 12:35am. If you'd like to make the most of your day before taking off, the last flight from CMB to BLR is with IndiGo at 10:45pm.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Colombo to BLR. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Travelling during a popular month such as February? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Colombo
Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) makes it easy to travel directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Colombo to Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) can be booked from this terminal.
You can get away on a direct flight from Colombo to Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport with IndiGo. This popular carrier operates services from CMB.
IndiGo is the most frequently booked airline offering flights from CMB to BLR.
Among carriers on this route, IndiGo has the highest rate of on-time arrivals.
The journey from central Colombo to CMB takes about 50 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a taxi, you'll cover the 32 kilometres in 40 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Looking for a comfortable hotel close to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Colombo to Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Of all flights leaving Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport, 74% land on time at their destination.
About Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
Consider booking a hotel close to BLR if you have a late flight from Colombo to Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport. Settle into one of these accommodation options and get some sleep sooner:
Pick up a Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport rental car and explore Bengaluru and beyond with your own set of wheels. Europcar, Avis and Fox - Rent A Car are popular outlets to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your Colombo to Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport flight can help you get the lowest rate.
The address for BLR is Kial Road, Devanahalli, Bengaluru, Karnataka 56030.
Getting from Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to central Bengaluru
From Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport, central Bengaluru is around 40 kilometres away. It takes about 1 hour 5 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
It typically takes 1 hour 20 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Colombo to Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
At the moment, $129 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Colombo to Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $252. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book 11 months before you want to travel. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Colombo to BLR.
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The best time to fly from Colombo to Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Colombo to Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport (BLR). December is the peak month for travel to Bengaluru. If you prefer a quieter vibe, head there in October.
Lock in a Colombo to BLR plane ticket departing in April if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Bengaluru to range from 21ºC (70ºF) to 36ºC (97ºF).
January sees temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Colombo to Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Bengaluru
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Bengaluru right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Colombo to Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport:
All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. Meenakshi Temple, Museum of Art & Photography (MAP) and Sri Meenakshi Sundareshwara Temple are must-do's during your Bengaluru adventure.
Explore more of India
Bengaluru has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of India you should also see. Around 274 kilometres east of Bengaluru, a visit to Chennai will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like Meenakshi Temple, Marina beach and Wildlife photography tours -Naturographers.
Coimbatore is another sought-after destination in India and is around 257 kilometres south of Bengaluru. No journey is complete without visiting Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park, Sri Sathya Sai Mandir and Mahatma Gandhi Memorial.