Travelling from Srinagar International Airport (SXR) to Colombo: what you need to know
Colombo's timezone is UTC+5:30, which is the same as Srinagar (the location of Srinagar International Airport).
To avoid missing your SXR to Colombo flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling during a peak time like school or public holidays? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. To be on the safe side, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
We make it simple to book plane tickets from SXR to Colombo with a stopover. To see all the options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Top stopovers include:
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD)
Central Srinagar to SXR is around 6 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to reach there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
In search of a hotel near SXR? If you've booked an early flight from Srinagar International Airport to Colombo, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Of the departures from Srinagar International Airport, 65.36% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Srinagar International Airport (SXR) to Colombo
£124 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Srinagar International Airport to Colombo flight. A return ticket right now is £264. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap flights from SXR to Colombo, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest tickets from Srinagar International Airport to Colombo across each month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your plans are flexible.
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Save money on your flight from Srinagar International Airport to Colombo with the help of our filters. Choose your ideal times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
Airports in Colombo
Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML)
The distance from Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML) to central Colombo is roughly 10 miles. It takes about 40 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It'll take around 1 hour 15 minutes to get there by public transport.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Srinagar International Airport to Colombo. Stay at one of these accommodation options near RML instead:
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Once your flight from Srinagar International Airport to Colombo has landed, you can get to the city centre in about 40 minutes by car. Central Colombo is roughly 20 miles 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.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel near CMB. Here are a few options where you can kick back after your SXR to Colombo flight:
Sr Rent A Car, Green Motion and Sixt make collecting a Bandaranaike International Airport rental car quick and easy. These trusted providers are located in or around the terminal and will have you ready to go in a flash.
Avoid last-minute price surges. Reserving your ride two weeks before your arrival at CMB can get you a lower rate.
Best time to go to Colombo
Travel to Colombo in high season if you prefer a busy atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices are usually higher. Alternatively, book flights from Srinagar International Airport to Colombo in the low season when prices are cheaper and it's quieter.
The warmest month in Colombo is March, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Lock in your Srinagar International Airport to Colombo plane ticket then if that's the weather you find most pleasant.
Look for cheap tickets from SXR to Colombo in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF) on average.
More about Colombo
After booking your flight from Srinagar International Airport to Colombo, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Colombo:
Independence Square & Independence Memorial Hall and Gangaramaya Temple are just the start of the major attractions to put on your Colombo travel itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Viharamahadevi Park.
Explore more of Sri Lanka
Colombo has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Sri Lanka you should also see. Around 190 miles north of Colombo, a visit to Jaffna will keep you busy. Don't miss top attractions like Jaffna Fort, Dambakola Patuna Sangamitta Temple and Jaffna Public Library.
Around 150 miles north-east of Colombo, Trincomalee is another favourite stop in Sri Lanka. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Koneswaram Temple, Fort Frederick and Marble Beach.
