Flying from Surat Thani Airport (URT) to Colombo: what you need to know
Colombo is one hour 30 minutes behind Surat Thani, where Surat Thani Airport is located. Colombo observes the UTC+5:30 timezone.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to board your URT to Colombo flight.
If you're flying during a major holiday or another peak period, allow for even more time. A good general rule is two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
URT is around 21 kilometres from central Surat Thani. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 3 hours 55 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Surat Thani Airport to Colombo? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to URT:
Of all flights leaving Surat Thani Airport, 73.7% touch down on time at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Surat Thani Airport (URT) to Colombo
RM823 is currently the best price for a one-way Surat Thani Airport to Colombo flight. A return flight ticket starts from RM1,859. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
To pick up cheap flights from URT to Colombo, book early. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first released.
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Airports in Colombo
Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML)
Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML) is around 16 kilometres from the centre of Colombo. If you're grabbing a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes about 40 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Surat Thani Airport to Colombo, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near RML:
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
After your flight from Surat Thani Airport to Colombo has landed, you can get to the city centre in around 40 minutes by car. Central Colombo is roughly 32 kilometres from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB).
If you choose to travel on public transport, you'll get to the city centre in 1 hour 30 minutes or so.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel near CMB. Here are a few options where you can tuck yourself in after your URT to Colombo flight:
Sr Rent A Car, Green Motion and Sixt make picking up a Bandaranaike International Airport rental car easy and quick. These reliable suppliers are located in or around the terminal and will have you on the road before long.
Lock in the best price by securing your ride from CMB two weeks ahead of time. You can also expect to have a wider selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Colombo
Plan your trip to Colombo in high season if you want a bustling atmosphere, but remember that prices are typically higher. Alternatively, book flights from Surat Thani Airport to Colombo during low season when prices are cheaper and it's less crowded.
Before locking in your Surat Thani Airport to Colombo flight ticket, think about the kind of weather you prefer. March is the warmest month in Colombo, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from URT to Colombo in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF) on average.
More about Colombo
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best stays in Colombo right here. Explore these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Surat Thani Airport to Colombo:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. Independence Square & Independence Memorial Hall, Gangaramaya Temple and Viharamahadevi Park are leading attractions which should be on any good Colombo itinerary.
Explore more of Sri Lanka
Jaffna is just one of the many cities in Sri Lanka waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Colombo. Around 306 kilometres away to the north, popular attractions include Jaffna Fort, Dambakola Patuna Sangamitta Temple and Jaffna Public Library.
Trincomalee is another favourite destination in Sri Lanka and is around 241 kilometres north-east of Colombo. No journey is complete without a visit to Koneswaram Temple, Fort Frederick and Marble Beach.
