Flying from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB): what you need to know
On average, direct flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport take 1 hour 5 minutes. Coimbatore and Colombo are in the same timezone (UTC+5:30), which means you won't have to change your watch when you land.
Flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport start at 13:30 — the earliest with SriLankan Airlines. The latest flight is the 15:35 option with SriLankan Airlines. Overall, you can choose from 4 weekly services between CMB and CJB.
Traveling during a peak month such as August? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues and delays at checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Flying into Coimbatore (and discovering more of India!) is a breeze with SriLankan Airlines. This popular airline offers direct flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport.
To break up your flight from Bandaranaike International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport, consider adding a stopover. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' and find a destination that interests you. Popular stopovers on the CMB - CJB route include:
Chennai Airport
Kempegowda International Airport
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
Don't forget, you might need a visa to enter India. Visa requirements vary and travel documentation requirements change frequently. Before locking in your cheap ticket from CMB to CJB, check with your airline and your destination country's local embassy or consulate for the latest information.
How to find the cheapest flights from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)
C$176 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Bandaranaike International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport. Return flights start from C$276. These prices can change depending on availability.
Book 8 months before you want to travel. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap flight tickets from CMB to CJB.
April is the cheapest month for flight tickets from Bandaranaike International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport. If you prefer to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.
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Handy information about Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Located around 32 kilometres from central Colombo, Bandaranaike International Airport can be reached in approximately 39 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport is roughly 1 hour and 31 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Bandaranaike International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near CMB:
Arriving at Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)
Consider booking a hotel close to CJB if you have a late flight from Bandaranaike International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to central Coimbatore
From Coimbatore International Airport, Coimbatore is approximately 11 kilometres away. It takes around 27 minutes to get to the center driving.
When traveling on public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour and 24 minutes.
When to fly to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Bandaranaike International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Coimbatore. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Coimbatore is April, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC and 38ºC. Lock in your flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CMB to CJB in January. Temperatures average between 17ºC and 30ºC then.
More about Coimbatore
If you're looking for somewhere to rest your head, you can find the most popular stays in Coimbatore right here. Browse these options after locking in your flight from CMB to CJB:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be tricky to know where to begin. Marudamalai Temple, Perur Pateeswarar Temple and Vellingiri Hill Temple are leading attractions which should feature on every Coimbatore itinerary.
Complete your Coimbatore trip with hotels and a car rental
You've booked your cheap ticket to Coimbatore International Airport — now it's time to find a great place to stay, and perhaps even your own set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the top hotels and car rental deals in Coimbatore.