Travelling from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport (CMB) to Bengaluru Airport (BLR): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 30 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Bengaluru Airport.
Colombo and Bengaluru are both in the UTC+5:30 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
Each week, there are 24 Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Bengaluru Airport flights. If you want to get going as early as possible, opt for the 00:35 SriLankan Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the last flight is at 22:45 with IndiGo.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your CMB to BLR flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Travelling to Bengaluru (and then exploring more of India!) is a breeze with IndiGo. This popular airline offers direct flights from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Bengaluru Airport.
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is IndiGo.
IndiGo is a leader in on-time performance for CMB to BLR flights, with 88.61% of services landing on schedule.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Bengaluru Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Stopovers between CMB and BLR include:
Chennai Airport
Thiruvananthapuram Airport
Tiruchirapalli Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport (CMB) to Bengaluru Airport (BLR)
112 € is the best price for a one-way Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Bengaluru Airport flight. Return flights start at 214 €. These prices may change based on demand.
Book 11 months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from CMB to BLR.
Schedule your trip for April. That's the cheapest month for flights from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Bengaluru Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment the price changes on cheap flights from CMB to BLR.
Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Bengaluru Airport.
Handy information about Colombo Bandaranayake Airport (CMB)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Colombo Bandaranayake Airport, data shows 69% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To get to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport from central Colombo, it'll take about 40 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey on public transport usually takes 50 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Bengaluru Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to CMB:
Arriving at Bengaluru Airport (BLR)
Book a hotel near BLR if you have a late Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Bengaluru Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Go where the road takes you with a Bengaluru Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Europcar, Avis or Fox - Rent A Car and see more of Bengaluru and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Bengaluru Airport about four weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
When to fly to Bengaluru Airport (BLR)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Bengaluru Airport. November is the busiest month to visit Bengaluru. If you like a quieter vibe, go in September.
The warmest month in Bengaluru is April, with the temperature ranging between 21ºC (70ºF) and 36ºC (97ºF). Book your flights from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to Bengaluru Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
January has average temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF). Search for cheap tickets from CMB to BLR around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of India
Chennai is just one of the many cities in India waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Bengaluru. Around 290 kilometres away to the east, well-known attractions include Meenakshi Temple, Marina beach and Marina Beach.
Around 467 kilometres south of Bengaluru, Tirunelveli is another essential stop in India. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Veda Thavro (Krishnan Temple), ISKCON Tirunelveli and Sri Kailasanather & Sri Soundaravalli Ambal Temple.