Flying from Colombo to Vishakhapatnam Airport (VTZ): what you need to know
Colombo's main base, Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), is where countless incredible trips begin. Explore your departure choices from here for your flight from Colombo to Vishakhapatnam Airport (VTZ).
Visakhapatnam (where Vishakhapatnam Airport is located) and Colombo share the UTC+5:30 timezone. Same timezone means no confusion when scheduling your trip.
To ensure you catch your flight from Colombo to VTZ, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Head to the airport even earlier during popular months like August. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international journeys. After checking in, you can use any extra time to finalize your plans or simply relax.
Airports in Colombo
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
We make it a breeze to plan a flight from Colombo to VTZ with a stopover. To see all your options leaving from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight offering a stop long enough to see the sights of your chosen city. Major stopovers between CMB and VTZ include:
Chennai Airport (MAA)
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD)
Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
The distance from central Colombo to CMB is about 32 kilometers. Check out travel apps like Google Maps for the fastest route, whether you want to drive or use public transport.
Need a handy hotel close to Bandaranaike International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Colombo to Vishakhapatnam Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
About Vishakhapatnam Airport (VTZ)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Colombo to Vishakhapatnam Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near VTZ:
Getting from Vishakhapatnam Airport (VTZ) to central Visakhapatnam
Vishakhapatnam Airport is approximately 8 kilometers from the center of Visakhapatnam. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 19 minutes.
It takes roughly 48 minutes when traveling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Colombo to Vishakhapatnam Airport (VTZ)
$125 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Colombo to Vishakhapatnam Airport. Return flights start from $191. Prices may vary depending on availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from Colombo to VTZ, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
Take advantage of the 'Whole month' search function and compare the prices of tickets from Colombo to Vishakhapatnam Airport across the month. The lowest fares are highlighted in green, so you can easily find a flight that fits your budget.
Set up a Price Alert for cheap tickets from Colombo to VTZ. There's no need to search every day to find out if prices have dropped. We'll let you know when there's a change in price.
Use the filters to tailor your flights from Colombo to Vishakhapatnam Airport. Enter your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals.
The best time to fly from Colombo to Vishakhapatnam Airport (VTZ)
August is the most popular month for flights from Colombo to Vishakhapatnam Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Visakhapatnam in April when things are quieter.
Think about the type of weather that'll work with your plans for Visakhapatnam. May is known as the warmest month. Lock in your flights from Colombo to VTZ during then and you can expect temperatures of between 27ºC and 34ºC.
Look for cheap flights from Colombo to Vishakhapatnam Airport in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 19ºC and 28ºC on average.
More about Visakhapatnam
Once you've booked your flight from Colombo to Vishakhapatnam Airport, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Visakhapatnam:
All great adventures should include some sightseeing. RK Beach, Kailasagiri Sea View and Simhachalam Temple are must-visits when exploring Visakhapatnam.
Complete your Visakhapatnam trip with a car rental
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