Flying from Pune Airport (PNQ) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB): what you need to know
Pune and Colombo are in the same timezone, UTC+5:30.
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 catch your PNQ to CMB flight.
Travelling during a peak time such as April? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Pune Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here's where you can stop between PNQ and CMB:
Kempegowda International Airport
Chennai Airport
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Pune Airport (PNQ) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
£114 is currently the best price for a one-way Pune Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport flight. A return flight starts at £229. These prices can change based on demand and availability.
It's a good idea to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from PNQ to CMB. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
Finding cheap flights from Pune Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport is easier if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices throughout the month and score a great deal.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from PNQ to CMB.
Find the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Pune Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Pune Airport (PNQ)
Of all flights departing from Pune Airport, 71.91% arrive on time at their destination.
Pune Airport is around 7 miles from central Pune. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near PNQ? If you're catching an early flight from Pune Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
If you're landing on a late Pune Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near CMB:
Travel at your own speed with a Bandaranaike International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Sr Rent A Car, Green Motion or Sixt and experience more of Colombo and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Bandaranaike International Airport about two weeks in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to central Colombo
Bandaranaike International Airport is roughly 20 miles from central Colombo. The drive time takes about 40 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
When to fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Pune Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport. February is the most popular month to visit Colombo. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Colombo is March, with the temperature ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your flights from Pune Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from PNQ to CMB in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF) on average.
Explore more of Sri Lanka
Colombo has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Sri Lanka waiting to be explored. Around 11 miles south of Colombo, a visit to Moratuwa will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Boat House, Angulana Beach and Dilmah Conservation One Earth Arboretum.
If there's time to check out another great destination in Sri Lanka, consider Jaffna, about 190 miles north of Colombo. Jaffna Fort, Dambakola Patuna Sangamitta Temple and Jaffna Public Library are key reasons to visit.
