Flying from Hubli Airport (HBX) to Colombo: what you need to know
Colombo's timezone is UTC+5:30, which is the same as Hubli (the location of Hubli Airport).
To avoid rushing for your HBX to Colombo flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Heading off during a peak time like public or school holidays? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. To give yourself peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your trip and maybe even tick a new city off your list. When searching for flight tickets from HBX to Colombo, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Here are some popular options to consider:
Kempegowda International Airport (BLR)
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD)
Chennai Airport (MAA)
HBX is about 5 kilometres from central Hubli. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch an early flight from Hubli Airport to Colombo? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to HBX:
72.11% of flights leaving from Hubli Airport make it to their destination on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Hubli Airport (HBX) to Colombo
Rs41,624 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Hubli Airport to Colombo flight. A return flight ticket starts at Rs84,581. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
To pick up cheap flights from HBX to Colombo, book early. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets first go on sale.
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Airports in Colombo
Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML)
The distance from Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML) to central Colombo is roughly 16 kilometres. It'll take you around 40 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 15 minutes.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Hubli Airport to Colombo. Reserve one of these accommodation options near RML instead:
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
After your flight from Hubli Airport to Colombo has hit the tarmac, you can reach the city centre in around 40 minutes by car. Central Colombo is roughly 32 kilometres from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB).
You can expect the journey to take about 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport.
Following your HBX to Colombo flight, unwind at a hotel close to CMB. These are some great options that'll help you get into relaxation mode:
Sr Rent A Car, Green Motion and Sixt make picking up a Bandaranaike International Airport rental car easy and quick. These trusted providers are located in or around the terminal and will get you on your way in no time.
Avoid paying extra. Booking your ride two weeks before your arrival at CMB can land you a better rate.
Best time to go to Colombo
Visit Colombo during peak season if you like a bustling atmosphere, but remember that prices may be higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Hubli Airport to Colombo during the off-season when prices are cheaper and it's not as busy.
Book a Hubli Airport to Colombo flight ticket with a departure in March if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 24ºC to 33ºC.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from HBX to Colombo in January when temperatures average between 22ºC and 32ºC.
More about Colombo
After booking your flight from Hubli Airport to Colombo, find a hotel that offers both comfort and a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Colombo:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. Independence Square & Independence Memorial Hall, Gangaramaya Temple and Viharamahadevi Park are top sights which should be on any good Colombo itinerary.
Explore more of Sri Lanka
Jaffna is just one of the many cities in Sri Lanka waiting to be discovered after you've seen Colombo. Around 306 kilometres away to the north, popular attractions include Jaffna Fort, Dambakola Patuna Sangamitta Temple and Jaffna Public Library.
Trincomalee is another essential stop in Sri Lanka and is around 241 kilometres north-east of Colombo. No trip is complete without a visit to Koneswaram Temple, Fort Frederick and Marble Beach.
