Flying from Colombo to Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU): What you need to know
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is Colombo's main airport. Check out your options for booking a flight from Colombo to Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU) departing from here.
Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport is located in Guwahati. The city's timezone is UTC+5:30, which is the same as Colombo.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your flight from Colombo to GAU.
If you're flying during a major holiday or other peak period, allow extra time. Arrive two hours ahead of 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 driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your trip? Stay near Colombo Ratmalana Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Colombo to Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the ideal choice:
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Break up your flight from Colombo to Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport with a stop so you can recharge or cross another place off your list. Some popular stopovers between Bandaranaike International Airport and GAU include:
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
Chennai Airport (MAA)
You can arrive at CMB from the centre of Colombo in about 40 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to cover the 32 kilometres or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your Colombo to GAU flight? Kick back in a hotel near Bandaranaike International Airport before your trip officially starts. Here's where you can stay:
Bandaranaike International Airport has an on-time performance of 75.71%. This figure highlights how frequently flights that take off from this airport arrive at their destination on time.
About Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU)
If you have a late flight from Colombo to Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these options near GAU:
How to find the cheapest flights from Colombo to Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Colombo to Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport is RM655. For a return flight on this route, the best price is RM1,198. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Colombo to GAU if you book in advance. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird discounts.
Affordable Colombo to Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport tickets are easier to find if your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across the month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Colombo to Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU)
Picture the kind of break you want when planning your trip dates. April is the quietest month to visit Guwahati. July is when most people book flights from Colombo to Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (GAU), which may be perfect if you're chasing more excitement.
Book a Colombo to GAU plane ticket departing in April if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Guwahati to range from 20ºC (68ºF) to 38ºC (100ºF).
January sees temperatures of between 11ºC (52ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Colombo to Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Guwahati
Once you've booked your flight from Colombo to Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Guwahati:
All great journeys should include some sightseeing. Brahmaputra River, Kamakhya Temple and Jai Mata Vaishno Devi Temple are attractions you won't want to skip in Guwahati.
Explore more of India
You've seen Guwahati, now it's time to discover other parts of India. Journey about 290 kilometres south-east to Aizawl to check off its top attractions. From Hiking trail to Azuali waterfalls and Khawnglung Wildlife Sanctuary, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 274 kilometres south-east of Guwahati, Imphal is another favourite stop in India. No visit is complete without checking out Imphal War Cemetery, Rock Garden and Radha Krishna Temple.
