Flying from Colombo to Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport (ATQ): What you need to know
Planning your holiday begins with figuring out where you'll fly out of in Colombo. Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for booking a flight from Colombo to Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport (ATQ) out of here.
Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport is located in Amritsar. The city's timezone is UTC+5:30 — the same as Colombo.
Leave enough time to get on your flight from Colombo to ATQ. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so plan to arrive even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to stay on schedule.
Airports in Colombo
Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML)
Located around 16 kilometres from central Colombo, RML can be reached in about 40 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.
Have an early flight from Colombo to Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by staying at one of these hotels close to Colombo Ratmalana Airport:
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Experience more along the way with a stopover on your flight from Colombo to Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport. Here's where you can connect between Bandaranaike International Airport and ATQ:
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
You can arrive at CMB from central Colombo in approximately 40 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to cover the 32 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your Colombo to ATQ flight? Check in to a hotel near Bandaranaike International Airport before your holiday officially begins. Here's where you can stay:
75.71% of flights leaving Bandaranaike International Airport meet their expected arrival time.
About Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport (ATQ)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Colombo to Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near ATQ instead:
How to find the cheapest flights from Colombo to Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport (ATQ)
Rs50,511 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Colombo to Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport. A return flight starts from Rs87,220. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Colombo to ATQ. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
If you have some flexibility with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price across the month when searching for your Colombo to Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Colombo to Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport (ATQ)
April is the quietest month for flights from Colombo to Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport (ATQ), while August is the busiest. Work out the ideal time to visit Amritsar based on whether you like a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Amritsar is June, with temperatures ranging between 27ºC and 43ºC. Lock in your Colombo to ATQ flight ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Colombo to Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport in January when temperatures are between 6ºC and 23ºC.
More about Amritsar
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Amritsar right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Colombo to Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport:
Your visit to Amritsar should come with a side of sightseeing. Big-name attractions worth exploring include Golden Temple, Amritsar Heritage Walk & Golden Temple Tour and Amritsar Tourism.
Explore more of India
Amritsar has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of India you'll want to see. About 137 kilometres south-east of Amritsar, a trip to Ludhiana will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Iskcon Ludhiana, Mandir Mata Vaishno Devi and Shri Krishna Mandir.
Your trip through India wouldn't be complete without a stop in Gorakhpur. Sahid Satpal Singh Park Gorakhpur is among the highlights in this destination, which is around 257 kilometres south of Amritsar.
