Flying from Colombo to Dehra Dun Airport (DED): What you need to know
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is Colombo's main airport. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Colombo to Dehra Dun Airport (DED) leaving from here.
Dehradun (where Dehra Dun Airport is located) and Colombo share the UTC+5:30 timezone. With no time difference, coordinating plans between the cities is hassle-free.
Your flight from Colombo to DED won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Longer lines at check-in and security are likely if you're heading away during high season, so allow even more breathing space. The recommendation for peak periods? Get there up to four hours ahead for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
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.
In search of a convenient hotel close to Colombo Ratmalana Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Colombo to Dehra Dun Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Add a little extra to your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Colombo to Dehra Dun Airport. Check out these connections between Bandaranaike International Airport and DED:
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
CMB is about 32 kilometres from central Colombo. It takes 40 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 30 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Colombo to DED flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to Bandaranaike International Airport:
Bandaranaike International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 75.71%. This figure reflects how frequently flights that leave from this airport arrive at their destination on time.
About Dehra Dun Airport (DED)
Have a late flight from Colombo to Dehra Dun Airport? Don't let it steal your sleep. Check in to one of these hotels near DED and shut your eyes sooner:
Getting from Dehra Dun Airport (DED) to central Dehradun
Dehra Dun Airport is about 21 kilometres from central Dehradun. The time it takes to get to the centre by car hire or cab will depend on the time of day. Do some research before you go.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 2 hours 15 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Colombo to Dehra Dun Airport (DED)
Right now, Rs49,708 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Colombo to Dehra Dun Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs88,610. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Colombo to DED, book ahead. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when tickets first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Colombo to Dehra Dun Airport (DED)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Colombo to Dehra Dun Airport (DED). July is when most people travel to Dehradun. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, think about going in April.
When booking your Colombo to DED flight ticket, consider what kind of weather you prefer. May is the warmest month in Dehradun, with temperatures ranging from 17ºC to 36ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from Colombo to Dehra Dun Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 3ºC and 20ºC.
More about Dehradun
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Dehradun right here. Browse these options after locking in your flight from Colombo to Dehra Dun Airport:
Kedarnath and Kedarkantha Trek are just a couple of the popular attractions to add to your Dehradun itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Paragliding and View Point.
Explore more of India
You've visited Dehradun, now it's time to explore more of India. Travel around 209 kilometres south-west to Delhi to tick off its top sights. From Akshardham Park to Gurudwara Temple and Masjid مسجد, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you want to check out another side of India, head for Ludhiana, roughly 241 kilometres west of Dehradun. Iskcon Ludhiana, Mandir Mata Vaishno Devi and Shri Krishna Mandir are the start of reasons to visit.
