Travelling from Colombo to Amritsar Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee Intl Airport (ATQ): What you need to know
Colombo and Amritsar (where Amritsar Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee Intl Airport is located) share the UTC+5:30 timezone. That means you won't need to change your watch once you land.
To ensure you catch your flight from Colombo to ATQ, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling during a popular month such as February? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Colombo
Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to take a travel break and possibly even explore a different city. When searching for cheap flights from Colombo to ATQ leaving from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to discover where you can stop along the way. Some popular options include:
Delhi Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)
Travelling from central Colombo to CMB takes about 50 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a taxi, you'll cover the 32 kilometres in 40 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want an easy start to your trip? Stay near Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Colombo to Amritsar Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee Intl Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
Of all flights departing from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport, 74% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
About Amritsar Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee Intl Airport (ATQ)
If you have a late flight from Colombo to Amritsar Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee Intl Airport, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near ATQ:
Getting from Amritsar Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee Intl Airport (ATQ) to central Amritsar
Amritsar Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee Intl Airport is around 13 kilometres from central Amritsar. It takes around 25 minutes or so to drive to the city.
Travelling by public transport will take you around 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Colombo to Amritsar Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee Intl Airport (ATQ)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Colombo to Amritsar Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee Intl Airport is ج.م. 8,100. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ج.م. 17,406. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares could change.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Colombo to ATQ. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest Colombo to Amritsar Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee Intl Airport tickets throughout the entire month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
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The best time to fly from Colombo to Amritsar Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee Intl Airport (ATQ)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when deciding your trip dates. October is the quietest month to go to Amritsar. April is when most people book flights from Colombo to Amritsar Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee Intl Airport (ATQ), which may be ideal if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
Lock in a Colombo to ATQ plane ticket departing in June if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Amritsar to range from 27ºC to 43ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from Colombo to Amritsar Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee Intl Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6ºC and 23ºC.
More about Amritsar
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Amritsar right here. Check out these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Colombo to Amritsar Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee Intl Airport:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be hard to know where to begin. Golden Temple, Amritsar Heritage Walk & Golden Temple Tour and Amritsar Tourism are leading attractions which should feature on every Amritsar itinerary.
Explore more of India
Amritsar is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of India waiting to be discovered. About 137 kilometres southeast of Amritsar, a trip to Ludhiana will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading sights like Iskcon Ludhiana, Mandir Mata Vaishno Devi and Shri Krishna Mandir.
Around 257 kilometres north of Amritsar, Srinagar is another favourite stop in India. Experience major highlights starting with Natural beauty of kashmir, Shikara Ride and KASHMIR PLACES.
