Flying from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Jaipur Airport (JAI): what you need to know
Colombo and Jaipur are in the UTC+5:30 timezone. This means there's no time difference to consider.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your CMB to JAI flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like February. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Bandaranaike International Airport to Jaipur Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Check out these options between CMB and JAI:
Chennai Airport
Kempegowda International Airport
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Jaipur Airport (JAI)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Bandaranaike International Airport to Jaipur Airport flight is Rs38,895. A return plane ticket right now is Rs63,459. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from CMB to JAI if you book early. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Jaipur Airport across the month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your dates are flexible.
You won't have to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from CMB to JAI.
Lock in the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Bandaranaike International Airport to Jaipur Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
When it comes to Bandaranaike International Airport's on-time performance, 75.71% of flights complete their journey on time.
To reach Bandaranaike International Airport from central Colombo, it takes around 40 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 30 minutes.
Get your break off to a stress-free start by staying near CMB. Whether you're taking an early flight from Bandaranaike International Airport to Jaipur Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Jaipur Airport (JAI)
If you have a late Bandaranaike International Airport to Jaipur Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near JAI:
Book a Jaipur Airport rental car and see parts of the region that most travellers miss. Europcar and Avis can set you up with a set of wheels for your adventures through Jaipur and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Jaipur Airport about one week before you travel.
Getting from Jaipur Airport (JAI) to central Jaipur
Jaipur Airport is roughly 16 kilometres from central Jaipur. Driving there takes about 30 minutes.
It takes around 2 hours 5 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Jaipur Airport (JAI)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Bandaranaike International Airport to Jaipur Airport. January is the busiest month to head to Jaipur. If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
When booking your flight from Bandaranaike International Airport to Jaipur Airport, consider the type of weather you like. May is the warmest month in Jaipur, with temperatures ranging from 25ºC to 43ºC.
January has average temperatures of between 8ºC and 24ºC. Search for cheap tickets from CMB to JAI sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of India
Jaipur has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of India just waiting to be explored. Around 241 kilometres north-east of Jaipur, a visit to Delhi will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like Naqqar Khana, Sita ram park and JU Park-2.
Around 451 kilometres east of Jaipur, Kanpur is another favourite stop in India. Experience major highlights starting with Allen Forest Zoo, J K Temple and Kanpur Memorial Church.