Travelling from Colombo to Tuticorin Airport (TCR): What you need to know
Colombo and Tuticorin (where Tuticorin Airport is located) share the UTC+5:30 timezone. That means you won't have to adjust your watch when you arrive.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport on time to board your flight from Colombo to TCR.
Popular months like February or other peak seasons mean longer lines and possible delays. Stay ahead of the crowds by arriving at the airport even earlier. Plan for at least four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Colombo
Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Whether you're eager to visit a new place on the way or just take a break, we make it a breeze to find a flight with a stopover. To compare your options leaving from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) is a stop you can make when searching for cheap flights from Colombo to TCR.
Located around 32 kilometres from central Colombo, CMB can be reached in about 40 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
Have an early flight from Colombo to Tuticorin Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some bonus sleep) by picking one of these stays close to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport, data shows 74% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
About Tuticorin Airport (TCR)
Have a late flight from Colombo to Tuticorin Airport? Don't let it hijack your sleep schedule. Stay a short drive from TCR at Sathya Park & Resorts.
Getting from Tuticorin Airport (TCR) to central Tuticorin
Tuticorin Airport is around 23 kilometres from the centre of Tuticorin. It takes around 35 minutes or so to drive to the city.
Travelling by public transport takes around 1 hour 10 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Colombo to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)
Right now, ر.ق. 637 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Colombo to Tuticorin Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is ر.ق. 1,126. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Colombo to TCR, book in advance. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights first go on sale.
Cheap Colombo to Tuticorin Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across the month and then pick the cheapest day.
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Find an affordable flight from Colombo to Tuticorin Airport by using the search filters. Select your ideal times, airlines and number of stops, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Colombo to Tuticorin Airport (TCR)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Colombo to Tuticorin Airport (TCR). April is the busiest month to travel to Tuticorin. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, think about going in December.
The warmest month in Tuticorin is May, with temperatures ranging between 27ºC and 35ºC. Lock in your Colombo to TCR plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Colombo to Tuticorin Airport in January when temperatures are between 22ºC and 29ºC.
More about Tuticorin
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Tuticorin right here. Check out these hotels after locking in your flight from Colombo to Tuticorin Airport:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be tricky to know where to begin. Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Rajaji Park and HERITAGE PARK are top sights which should be on every Tuticorin itinerary.
Explore more of India
Tuticorin has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of India you'll want to see. Around 274 kilometres northwest of Tuticorin, a visit to Coimbatore will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Indira Gandhi Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park, Sri Sathya Sai Mandir and Mahatma Gandhi Memorial.
Around 137 kilometres north of Tuticorin, Madurai is another essential stop in India. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Meenakshi Amman Temple, Meenakshi Sundareshwarar Temple and Meenakshi Amman temple koothiyarkundu.
