Flying from Colombo to Birsa Munda Airport (IXR): What you need to know
Ranchi (where Birsa Munda Airport is located) and Colombo share the UTC+5:30 timezone. You can fly without needing to calculate any time difference.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Make sure you're at the airport on time to board your flight from Colombo to IXR.
Travelling during a peak month such as February? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Colombo
Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
We make it easy to book cheap flights from Colombo to IXR that include a stopover. To explore all your options leaving from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between CMB and IXR include:
Bengaluru Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD)
Chennai International Airport (MAA)
The journey from central Colombo to CMB takes about 50 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a taxi, you'll cover the 32 kilometres in 40 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from Colombo to Birsa Munda Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and get some bonus sleep) by picking one of these hotels close to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport:
74% of flights departing from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
About Birsa Munda Airport (IXR)
Have a late flight from Colombo to Birsa Munda Airport? Don't let your travel day stretch into tomorrow. Check in to one of these hotels near IXR and be in snooze mode sooner:
Getting from Birsa Munda Airport (IXR) to central Ranchi
Birsa Munda Airport is around 3 kilometres from central Ranchi. How long it takes to get to the centre by taxi or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do some research before you go.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Colombo to Birsa Munda Airport (IXR)
Rs53,177 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Colombo to Birsa Munda Airport. Return flights start from Rs86,135. These prices can change based on demand and availability.
To find cheap flights from Colombo to IXR, book in advance. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
Cheap Colombo to Birsa Munda Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across the month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Colombo to Birsa Munda Airport (IXR)
April is the quietest month for flights from Colombo to Birsa Munda Airport (IXR), while November is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Ranchi based on whether you want a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Ranchi is May, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC and 39ºC. Lock in your Colombo to IXR plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
Look for cheap tickets from Colombo to Birsa Munda Airport in January if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 11ºC and 26ºC.
More about Ranchi
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Ranchi right here. Check out these hotels after locking in your flight from Colombo to Birsa Munda Airport:
You'll find loads of things to do in Ranchi when you're ready to see the sights. Kick off your itinerary at Jagannath Temple followed by Hatia Dam and Juma Masjid.
Explore more of India
You've done Ranchi, now it's time to explore more of India. Travel about 257 kilometres north to Patna to check off its must-visit sights. From Gurudwara to Buddha Smriti Park and Buddha Statue, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Jamshedpur is another well-known destination in India and is around 105 kilometres southeast of Ranchi. No trip is complete without seeing Mughal Garden, Rock Garden and Birla Temple.
