Flying from Colombo to Goa Manohar International Airport (GOX): What you need to know
Colombo and Mopa (where Goa Manohar International Airport is located) share the UTC+5:30 timezone. That means you won't need to adjust your watch once you arrive.
Your flight from Colombo to GOX won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months like February, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Airports in Colombo
Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a break from travelling and possibly even visit a new city. When browsing cheap flights from Colombo to GOX departing from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find all potential stops. Some popular options include:
Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
Chennai International Airport (MAA)
CMB is around 32 kilometres from central Colombo. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 50 minutes.
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74% of flights departing from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
About Goa Manohar International Airport (GOX)
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Getting from Goa Manohar International Airport (GOX) to central Mopa
Central Mopa is around 40 kilometres from Goa Manohar International Airport and takes about 50 minutes to reach by car. Work out your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Colombo to Goa Manohar International Airport (GOX)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Colombo to Goa Manohar International Airport is 136 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 242 €. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap flights from Colombo to GOX, book early. Airlines usually offer lower fares when tickets are first released.
Cheap Colombo to Goa Manohar International Airport tickets are easier to find when your dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares throughout the month and then choose the cheapest day.
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Lock in a cheap flight from Colombo to Goa Manohar International Airport by using the search filters. Select your ideal times, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Colombo to Goa Manohar International Airport (GOX)
Think about the kind of experience you want when picking your flight dates. September is the quietest month to go to Mopa. January is when most people book flights from Colombo to Goa Manohar International Airport (GOX), which may be ideal if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
When booking your Colombo to GOX plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. April is the warmest month in Mopa, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Colombo to Goa Manohar International Airport in January when temperatures are between 20ºC (68ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
More about Mopa
Start your Mopa trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Colombo to Goa Manohar International Airport, explore our range of hotels including:
You'll discover some terrific things to do in Mopa when you're ready to go sightseeing. Get things rolling at Shree Swayam Shiv Brahma Narayan Kshetra Devmala Mopa for a classic introduction to the city.
Explore more of India
Hubli is just one of the many places in India waiting to be explored after you've seen Mopa. Around 137 kilometres away to the east, top sights here include Shri Saibaba Swami Temple, Shri Radha Krishna Temple and Taj gateway, hubli.
Sāngli is another essential stop in India and is around 145 kilometres northeast of Mopa. No trip is complete without experiencing BAPS SHREE SWAMINARAYAN MANDIR, SANGLI, Shri Laxminarayan Mandir and Statue Of Chatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.