Flying from Dabolim Airport (GOI) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB): what you need to know
Marmagao and Colombo share the UTC+5:30 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch on arrival.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your GOI to CMB flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month like August? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Dabolim Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between GOI and CMB:
Kempegowda International Airport
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Dabolim Airport (GOI) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
87 € is the lowest price for a one-way Dabolim Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport flight. A return flight starts at 174 €. These prices can change based on demand.
It's a good idea to book early if you want to find cheap tickets from GOI to CMB. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price in every month when looking for your flight from Dabolim Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from GOI to CMB.
Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Dabolim Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport.
Handy information about Dabolim Airport (GOI)
62.76% of flights that leave from Dabolim Airport make it to their destination on time.
Central Marmagao to Dabolim Airport is around 6 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 10 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near GOI. Whether you have an early flight from Dabolim Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
If you're getting in on a late Dabolim Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near CMB:
Pick up a Bandaranaike International Airport rental car and explore Colombo and beyond with your own set of wheels. Sr Rent A Car, Green Motion and Sixt are top providers to choose from here.
To get the lowest price, book your ride from Bandaranaike International Airport about two weeks in advance.
Getting from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to central Colombo
From Bandaranaike International Airport, Colombo is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 40 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
When to fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
February is the busiest month for flights from Dabolim Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Colombo in April.
When booking your flight from Dabolim Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. March is the warmest month in Colombo, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from GOI to CMB in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF) on average.
Explore more of Sri Lanka
Colombo has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Sri Lanka just waiting to be discovered. About 18 kilometres south of Colombo, a visit to Moratuwa will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Boat House, Angulana Beach and Dilmah Conservation One Earth Arboretum.
Around 306 kilometres north of Colombo, Jaffna is another favourite stop in Sri Lanka. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Jaffna Fort, Dambakola Patuna Sangamitta Temple and Jaffna Public Library.