Cheap flight tickets from Colombo to Bhubaneswar

Flying from Colombo to Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI): What you need to know

• Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is Colombo's main airport. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Colombo to Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI) jetting off from here.

• Biju Patnaik International Airport is located in Bhubaneswar. The city's timezone is UTC+5:30 — the same as Colombo.

• Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Colombo to BBI. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the mad dash to your gate.

• If you're taking off during a bank holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. Arrive two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at check-in and security will be longer.

Airports in Colombo

Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML)

• RML is around 16 kilometres from central Colombo. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour 15 minutes.

• Want a relaxed start to your travels? Stay near Colombo Ratmalana Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Colombo to Biju Patnaik International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the answer:

  • Mount Lavinia Hotel

  • Breeze of Paradise

  • Berjaya Hotel Colombo

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)

• Squeeze in an extra adventure with a stopover on your flight from Colombo to Biju Patnaik International Airport. Here's where you can connect between Bandaranaike International Airport and BBI:

  • Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)

  • Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD)

  • Chennai Airport (MAA)

• You can get to CMB from the centre of Colombo in about 40 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to cover the 32 kilometres or so.

• Start your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Colombo to BBI flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Bandaranaike International Airport:

  • Amagi Aria Airport Transit Hotel

  • Coco Villa Peach Tree

  • Erandi Holiday Home

• Bandaranaike International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 75.71%. This figure sheds light on how often flights that take off from this airport arrive on schedule.

About Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI)

• Book a hotel near BBI if you have a late flight from Colombo to Biju Patnaik International Airport. Choose one of these options and end the night sooner:

  • Hotel Hindusthan International, Bhubaneswar

  • Nest Guest House

  • Mango Hotels Prangan

How to find the cheapest flights from Colombo to Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI)

• The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Colombo to Biju Patnaik International Airport is RM520. For a return flight on this route, the best price is RM1,273. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares could change.

• To find cheap flights from Colombo to BBI, book ahead. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when tickets first go on sale.

• Affordable Colombo to Biju Patnaik International Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across each month and then fly out on the cheapest day.

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• Tailor your travel plans using filters. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Colombo to Biju Patnaik International Airport.

The best time to fly from Colombo to Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI)

• April is the quietest month for flights from Colombo to Biju Patnaik International Airport (BBI), while August is the busiest. Find the best time to go to Bhubaneswar based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.

• The warmest month in Bhubaneswar is April, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 42ºC (108ºF). Lock in your Colombo to BBI plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.

• If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Colombo to Biju Patnaik International Airport in January when temperatures are between 16ºC (61ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).

More about Bhubaneswar

• Start your Bhubaneswar trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Colombo to Biju Patnaik International Airport, browse our range of hotels including:

  • Ginger Bhubaneshwar

  • Hotel Hindusthan International, Bhubaneswar

  • Hotel Swosti Premium Bhubaneswar

• There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be hard to know where to start. Brahmeshwara Temple, Parvati Temple and Shri Shri Radha Krishna Mandir are top sights which should be on every Bhubaneswar itinerary.

Explore more of India

• You've done Bhubaneswar, now it's time to explore more of India. Journey around 290 kilometres north to Jamshedpur to check off its top sights. From Mughal Garden to Rock Garden and Birla Temple, there's plenty to keep you on the go.

• Brahmapur is another sought-after destination in India and is around 153 kilometres south-west of Bhubaneswar. No journey is complete without a visit to Shirdi Sai Temple, Sri Kasi Viswanath Temple and Sri Jagannath Temple.