Travelling from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport (ATQ): what you need to know
Colombo and Amritsar share the same timezone, UTC+5:30.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your CMB to ATQ flight.
During popular months such as February, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between CMB and ATQ:
Indira Gandhi International Airport
Dubai Airport
Kuala Lumpur International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport (ATQ)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Bandaranaike International Airport to Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport flight is $295. A return ticket is currently $591. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from CMB to ATQ if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some great early bird discounts.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in each month when looking for a flight from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport.
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Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport.
Handy information about Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Of all flights departing from Bandaranaike International Airport, 75.71% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To reach Bandaranaike International Airport from central Colombo, it takes about 40 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport usually takes 1 hour 30 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near CMB:
Arriving at Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport (ATQ)
Consider booking a hotel near ATQ if you have a late Bandaranaike International Airport to Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport (ATQ) to central Amritsar
Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport to central Amritsar has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 11 kilometres away.
When to fly to Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport (ATQ)
August is the most popular month for flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Amritsar in April.
Before locking in your flight from Bandaranaike International Airport to Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. June is the warmest month in Amritsar, with the temperature ranging from 27ºC (81ºF) to 43ºC (109ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CMB to ATQ in January. Temperatures average between 6ºC (43ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF) then.
Explore more of India
Delhi is just one of the many cities in India waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Amritsar. Around 402 kilometres away to the south-east, top sights here include Naqqar Khana, Sita ram park and JU Park-2.
Ludhiana is another sought-after destination in India and is around 121 kilometres south-east of Amritsar. No trip is complete without dropping by Urban State phase 1 Park, New Model Town PARK and Om Park.