Travelling from Colombo to Ahmedabad Airport (AMD): What you need to know
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is Colombo's main airport. Explore your options for booking a flight from Colombo to Ahmedabad Airport (AMD) leaving from here.
Ahmedabad (where Ahmedabad Airport is located) and Colombo share the UTC+5:30 timezone. You'll have no time difference to factor in for your trip.
To ensure you catch your flight from Colombo to AMD, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Heading off during a peak period like a bank holiday? Expect longer queues 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.
Airports in Colombo
Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML)
Located around 16 kilometres from the centre of Colombo, RML can be reached in about 40 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your travels? Stay near Colombo Ratmalana Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Colombo to Ahmedabad Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels are the ideal choice:
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Squeeze in an extra adventure with a stopover on your flight from Colombo to Ahmedabad Airport. Check out these connections between Bandaranaike International Airport and AMD:
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD)
CMB is about 32 kilometres from central Colombo. It'll take you 40 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 30 minutes.
Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Colombo to AMD flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to Bandaranaike International Airport:
Bandaranaike International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 75.71%. This figure gives an insight into how frequently flights that depart from this airport arrive on time.
About Ahmedabad Airport (AMD)
Reserve a hotel close to AMD if you have a late flight from Colombo to Ahmedabad Airport. Choose one of these options and call it a night faster:
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Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Colombo to Ahmedabad Airport flight.
Getting from Ahmedabad Airport (AMD) to central Ahmedabad
Ahmedabad Airport to central Ahmedabad is around 8 kilometres. If you're getting a cab or renting a car, do a little research to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times will vary based on traffic conditions and the time of day.
It'll take around 1 hour 5 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Colombo to Ahmedabad Airport (AMD)
Right now, $196 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Colombo to Ahmedabad Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $332. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Colombo to AMD. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely pay.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest Colombo to Ahmedabad Airport tickets throughout the month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your dates are flexible.
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The best time to fly from Colombo to Ahmedabad Airport (AMD)
April is the quietest month for flights from Colombo to Ahmedabad Airport (AMD), while August is the busiest. Work out the best time to visit Ahmedabad based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Before locking in your Colombo to AMD flight ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. May is the warmest month in Ahmedabad, with temperatures ranging from 27ºC (81ºF) to 43ºC (109ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Colombo to Ahmedabad Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
More about Ahmedabad
Once you've booked your flight from Colombo to Ahmedabad Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Ahmedabad:
Your Ahmedabad visit should come with a side of sightseeing. Highlights that are worth your time include Akshardham Temple, Centre of akshardham and Sabarmati Ashram / Mahatma Gandhi's Home.
Explore more of India
Surat is just one of the many cities in India waiting to be discovered once you've seen Ahmedabad. Around 209 kilometres away to the south, well-known attractions include BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Temple, BAPS Akshardham Mandir (Entry Gate) and Kashi Vishwanath Temple.
Around 105 kilometres south-east of Ahmedabad, Vadodara is another essential stop in India. Start your sightseeing at BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir, Laxmi Vilas Palace and BAPS Shree Swaminarayan Mandir.
