Flying from Colombo to Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport (NAG): What you need to know
Nagpur (where Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport is located) and Colombo share the UTC+5:30 timezone. With no time difference, coordinating plans between the cities is hassle-free.
Leave plenty of time to make your flight from Colombo to NAG. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Head to the airport even earlier during popular months like February. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international journeys. After checking in, you can use any extra time to relax or go over your itinerary.
Airports in Colombo
Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your trip and perhaps even explore a different city. When browsing cheap flights from Colombo to NAG leaving from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to discover where you can stop along the way. Top options include:
Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD)
CMB is about 32 kilometres from central Colombo. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 50 minutes.
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Of all flights leaving Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport, 74% arrive on time at their destination.
About Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport (NAG)
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Getting from Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport (NAG) to central Nagpur
Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport is around 10 kilometres from central Nagpur. It takes around 20 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Colombo to Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport (NAG)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Colombo to Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport is $221. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $427. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Colombo to NAG if you book ahead. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird rates.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when searching for your Colombo to Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Colombo to Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport (NAG)
February is when most people book flights from Colombo to Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport (NAG). Plan your visit to Nagpur in August for a more low-key escape.
Book a Colombo to NAG plane ticket departing in May if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Nagpur to range from 28ºC (82ºF) to 43ºC (109ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Colombo to Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 14ºC (57ºF) and 31ºC (88ºF).
More about Nagpur
Start your Nagpur trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Colombo to Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar International Airport, browse our range of accommodation options including:
Every great adventure has to include a little sightseeing. Central India Tiger Camps, Tiger Jungle Safari - Jungle Safari Tours | Tadoba Jungle Safari Booking | Jungle Safari | Wildlife Tours | Resort Booking and Gorewada Tiger Safari are must-do's during your Nagpur adventure.
Explore more of India
Nagpur is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of India you should also see. About 290 kilometres northwest of Nagpur, a visit to Bhopal will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like Golden Temple, Taj Mahal Palace and Jama Masjid.
Jabalpur is another favourite destination in India and is around 241 kilometres north of Nagpur. No journey is complete without a visit to wildlife kanha safari madhya pradesh, Satpura National Park and Dhuandhar Waterfall.