Flying from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Bandaranaike International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour 5 minutes.
Colombo and Coimbatore share the UTC+5:30 timezone. This means there's no time difference to adjust for.
Choose from four weekly Bandaranaike International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport flights. The 13:30 departure with SriLankan Airlines is the earliest you can take. SriLankan Airlines operates the last service of the day at 13:30.
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 plenty of time to board your CMB to CJB flight.
Flying during a peak time such as February? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
SriLankan Airlines has direct flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Coimbatore — and maybe even more of India if you have time.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is SriLankan Airlines.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Bandaranaike International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Stopovers between CMB and CJB include:
Chennai Airport
Kempegowda International Airport
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)
Right now, $183 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Bandaranaike International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $283. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Score cheap tickets from CMB to CJB by booking five months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
April is the cheapest month for flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport. If you'd like to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from CMB to CJB by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a new low fare is offered.
Lock in the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
75.71% of flights leaving from Bandaranaike International Airport reach their destination on time.
Bandaranaike International Airport is around 32 kilometres from central Colombo. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport typically takes 1 hour 30 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Bandaranaike International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to CMB:
Arriving at Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Bandaranaike International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near CJB instead:
Getting from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) to central Coimbatore
Coimbatore International Airport is approximately 11 kilometres from the centre of Coimbatore. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
It takes around 1 hour 25 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)
August is the busiest month for flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Coimbatore in April.
The warmest month in Coimbatore is April, with the temperature ranging between 23ºC (73ºF) and 38ºC (100ºF). Book your flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Coimbatore International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from CMB to CJB in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF) on average.
Explore more of India
Coimbatore has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of India just waiting to be discovered. Around 225 kilometres north of Coimbatore, a visit to Bengaluru will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Bangalore Palace, Cubbon Park and ISKCON Temple Bangalore.
If you're eager to discover another well-known destination in India, head for Chennai, roughly 434 kilometres north-east of Coimbatore. Marina Beach, Fort St. George and Government Museum are the start of reasons to visit.