Travelling from Trincomalee Airport (TRR) to Colombo: what you need to know
Leave plenty of time to make your TRR to Colombo flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Planning to travel during a peak period like public or school holidays? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. To give yourself peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
The journey from central Trincomalee to TRR takes about 1 hour 5 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 6 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a relaxed start to your holiday? Stay near TRR. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Trincomalee Airport to Colombo or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
How to find the cheapest flights from Trincomalee Airport (TRR) to Colombo
210 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Trincomalee Airport to Colombo flight. Return plane tickets start from 352 €. These prices may change based on availability.
To pick up cheap flights from TRR to Colombo, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when tickets are first released.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest tickets from Trincomalee Airport to Colombo across each month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your dates are flexible.
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Airports in Colombo
Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML)
The distance from Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML) to central Colombo is roughly 16 kilometres. It'll take you around 40 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes about 1 hour 15 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Trincomalee Airport to Colombo, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near RML:
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is about 32 kilometres from central Colombo. Once you've hopped off your flight from Trincomalee Airport to Colombo, it'll take you around 40 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
If you travel by public transport, the journey will take you 1 hour 30 minutes or so.
After stepping off your TRR to Colombo flight, tuck yourself in at a hotel near CMB. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
No time to waste? The fastest way to get to where you're going is with a Bandaranaike International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Sr Rent A Car, Green Motion or Sixt and get going in the blink of an eye.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from CMB two weeks in advance. You can also expect to have a bigger selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Colombo
Travel to Colombo during high season if you like a bustling atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices may be higher. Alternatively, book flights from Trincomalee Airport to Colombo in the low season when prices are cheaper and it's not as busy.
Book a Trincomalee Airport to Colombo plane ticket with a departure in March if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 24ºC (75ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Search for a cheap ticket from TRR to Colombo around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Colombo
Once you've booked your flight from Trincomalee Airport to Colombo, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Colombo:
Independence Square & Independence Memorial Hall and Gangaramaya Temple are just the start of the big attractions to put on your Colombo itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Viharamahadevi Park.
Explore more of Sri Lanka
You've done Colombo, now it's time to discover other parts of Sri Lanka. Journey about 306 kilometres north to Jaffna to tick off its top sights. From Jaffna Fort to Dambakola Patuna Sangamitta Temple and Jaffna Public Library, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 241 kilometres north-east of Colombo, Trincomalee is another favourite stop in Sri Lanka. Experience major highlights starting with Koneswaram Temple, Fort Frederick and Marble Beach.
