Flying from Washington DC to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB): What you need to know
Coimbatore International Airport is located in Coimbatore. The city runs on the UTC+5:30 timezone and is ten hours 30 minutes ahead of Washington DC.
To ensure you catch your flight from Washington DC to CJB, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
If you're going away during a peak month like April, head to the airport even earlier. It's smart to arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours ahead of domestic departures. You can expect lines to be longer during high seasons like Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Airports in Washington DC
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
Travelling from central Washington DC to DCA takes around 25 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a taxi, you'll cover the 6 kms (4 miles) in 10 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a relaxed start to your journey? Stay near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Washington DC to Coimbatore International Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels are the answer:
76% of flights that leave from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
You'll find DCA at 1 Aviation Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Think about building a stopover into your journey at Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL). It's a key transfer point for flights from Washington DC to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) out of Washington Dulles International Airport.
You can arrive at IAD from central Washington DC in approximately 45 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 10 minutes to cover the 40 kms (25 miles) or so.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Washington DC to CJB flight, kick back in one of these hotels near Washington Dulles International Airport:
74% of flights taking off from Washington Dulles International Airport make it to their destination as expected.
The street address for IAD is 1 Saarinen Circle.
Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI)
The journey to BWI from the centre of Washington DC is around 50 minutes by public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you roughly 40 minutes to cover the 48 kms (30 miles) or so.
Stay in bed a little longer and still make your Washington DC to Coimbatore International Airport flight with time to spare. These hotels near Baltimore Washington International Airport make departure day a breeze if you're flying out first thing:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights touch down as expected. At BWI, that rate is 77%.
About Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)
Book a hotel close to CJB if you're catching a late flight from Washington DC to Coimbatore International Airport. Pick one of these accommodation options and end the night sooner:
Getting from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to central Coimbatore
Central Coimbatore is around 10 kms (6 miles) from Coimbatore International Airport and takes about 20 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for heading into the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
It takes roughly 35 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)
Currently, £415 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Coimbatore International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is £844. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Washington DC to CJB if you book in advance. Airlines often have some great early bird rates.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)
July is when most people book flights from Washington DC to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB). Visit Coimbatore in December if you'd rather avoid peak season.
Before locking in your Washington DC to CJB plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. April is the warmest month in Coimbatore, with temperatures ranging from 23ºC to 38ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Washington DC to Coimbatore International Airport in January when temperatures are between 17ºC and 30ºC.
More about Coimbatore
Once you've booked your flight from Washington DC to Coimbatore International Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Coimbatore:
You'll find loads of awesome things to do in Coimbatore when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Kick off your itinerary at Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park followed by Sri Sathya Sai Mandir and Mahatma Gandhi Memorial.
Explore more of India
You've visited Coimbatore, now it's time to explore other parts of India. Journey about 225 kms (140 miles) north to Bengaluru to check off its must-visit sights. From Meenakshi Temple to Museum of Art & Photography (MAP) and Sri Meenakshi Sundareshwara Temple, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 274 kms (170 miles) south of Coimbatore, Tirunelveli is another favourite stop in India. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Veda Thavro (Krishnan Temple), Mahadeva Swami Temple and ISKCON Tirunelveli.