Flying from Colombo to Tiruchirapalli International Airport (TRZ): What you need to know
Planning your holiday starts with figuring out where you'll leave from in Colombo. Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for booking a flight from Colombo to Tiruchirapalli International Airport (TRZ) taking off from here.
Around 1 hour is how long you'll be in the air on a direct Colombo to Tiruchirapalli International Airport flight.
Tiruchirapalli (where Tiruchirapalli International Airport is located) and Colombo share the UTC+5:30 timezone. With no time difference, coordinating plans between the cities is hassle-free.
The busiest route is from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Tiruchirapalli International Airport (TRZ). Take your pick of 8 direct services every week. SriLankan Airlines operates a 8:15am departure between CMB and TRZ.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Colombo to TRZ. 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.
During popular months like February, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Airports in Colombo
Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Take the express route from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB). Nonstop flights from Colombo to Tiruchirapalli International Airport (TRZ) are available from here.
SriLankan Airlines is a popular airline that offers direct flights from Colombo to Tiruchirapalli International Airport leaving from CMB.
SriLankan Airlines is the airline with the highest passenger demand for flights from CMB to TRZ.
With 78.57% of its services arriving as scheduled, SriLankan Airlines is the highest-rated carrier for punctuality on this route.
The journey from central Colombo to CMB takes about 50 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a taxi, you'll cover the 32 kms (20 miles) in 40 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Looking for a comfortable hotel close to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Colombo to Tiruchirapalli International Airport, these stays will put you just around the corner from the terminal:
Of all flights leaving Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport, 74% land on time at their destination.
About Tiruchirapalli International Airport (TRZ)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Colombo to Tiruchirapalli International Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near TRZ instead:
Getting from Tiruchirapalli International Airport (TRZ) to central Tiruchirapalli
Tiruchirapalli International Airport is around 6 kms (4 miles) from the centre of Tiruchirapalli. It takes around 15 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
Travelling by public transport will take you roughly 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Colombo to Tiruchirapalli International Airport (TRZ)
At the moment, £97 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Colombo to Tiruchirapalli International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is £171. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Colombo to TRZ, book in advance. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights first go on sale.
Affordable Colombo to Tiruchirapalli International Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across each month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Colombo to Tiruchirapalli International Airport (TRZ)
September is the quietest month for flights from Colombo to Tiruchirapalli International Airport (TRZ), while April is the busiest. Find the best time to visit Tiruchirapalli based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Book a Colombo to TRZ plane ticket departing in April if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Tiruchirapalli to range from 25ºC to 39ºC.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Colombo to Tiruchirapalli International Airport in January when temperatures are between 19ºC and 31ºC.
More about Tiruchirapalli
Once you've booked your flight from Colombo to Tiruchirapalli International Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Tiruchirapalli:
There are plenty of exciting things to do in Tiruchirapalli when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Kick off your itinerary at Sri Ranganathaswamy temple followed by St. Mary’s Cathedral and Ganesh Temple.
Explore more of India
Tiruchirapalli has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of India waiting to be discovered. About 274 kms (170 miles) northwest of Tiruchirapalli, a trip to Bengaluru will keep you busy. Start with attractions like Meenakshi Temple, Museum of Art & Photography (MAP) and Sri Meenakshi Sundareshwara Temple.
Tirunelveli is another sought-after destination in India and is around 257 kms (160 miles) southwest of Tiruchirapalli. No trip is complete without dropping by Veda Thavro (Krishnan Temple), Mahadeva Swami Temple and ISKCON Tirunelveli.
