Travelling from Tirupati Airport (TIR) to Colombo: what you need to know
Tirupati (the location of Tirupati Airport) and Colombo share the same timezone — UTC+5:30.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your TIR to Colombo flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Taking off during a peak period like school or public holidays? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. To play it safe, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Central Tirupati to TIR is around 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic conditions, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
In search of a hotel close to TIR? If you're boarding an early flight from Tirupati Airport to Colombo, these accommodation options will get you from your pillow to the plane in no time:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Tirupati Airport, data shows 57.91% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tirupati Airport (TIR) to Colombo
The best price we've seen for a one-way Tirupati Airport to Colombo flight is ر.ق. 410. The cheapest price for a return flight is ر.ق. 842. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from TIR to Colombo. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the nearer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest tickets from Tirupati Airport to Colombo across the month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's an updated deal for cheap flights from TIR to Colombo.
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Airports in Colombo
Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML)
The distance from Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML) to central Colombo is roughly 16 kilometres. It takes about 40 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It'll take around 1 hour 15 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
Book a hotel near RML if you're coming in on a late flight from Tirupati Airport to Colombo. Select one of these accommodation options and make your first night all about catching up on rest:
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
The centre of Colombo is about 32 kilometres from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB). After your flight from Tirupati Airport to Colombo has landed and you've made your way through the terminal, the drive should be around 40 minutes.
You can expect the journey to take about 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport.
You'll find some comfortable places to call home for the night near CMB. Unwind and get cosy after your TIR to Colombo flight at one of these well-located options:
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 on the road before long.
Snap up a deal by reserving your ride from CMB two weeks in advance. You can also expect to have a wider range of vehicles.
Best time to go to Colombo
Carefully consider your travel dates before booking your flight from Tirupati Airport to Colombo. The city comes alive in high season, but hotel rates are usually higher and top attractions can get busy. Plan your trip to Colombo in the low season if you prefer a quieter vibe.
When booking your Tirupati Airport to Colombo flight ticket, think about the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. March is the warmest month in Colombo, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC to 33ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from TIR to Colombo in January when temperatures average between 22ºC and 32ºC.
More about Colombo
After booking your flight from Tirupati Airport to Colombo, choose a hotel that puts you right where the action is. Make one of these options your base for exploring Colombo:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be difficult to know where to start. Independence Square & Independence Memorial Hall, Gangaramaya Temple and Viharamahadevi Park are top attractions which should feature on any well-planned Colombo itinerary.
Explore more of Sri Lanka
Colombo has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Sri Lanka waiting to be discovered. Around 306 kilometres north of Colombo, a trip to Jaffna will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like Jaffna Fort, Dambakola Patuna Sangamitta Temple and Jaffna Public Library.
Trincomalee is another well-known destination in Sri Lanka and is around 241 kilometres north-east of Colombo. No journey is complete without a visit to Koneswaram Temple, Fort Frederick and Marble Beach.
