Travelling from Gaya Airport (GAY) to Colombo: what you need to know
Colombo and Gaya (where Gaya Airport is located) share the UTC+5:30 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
To avoid rushing for your GAY to Colombo flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Travelling over a peak time such as January? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Whether you'd like to visit a new city along the way or just have a break, we make it easy to find plane tickets from GAY to Colombo with a stopover. To compare your options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) is a popular stop to make.
Central Gaya to GAY is around 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Have an early flight from Gaya Airport to Colombo? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to GAY:
73.36% of flights departing from Gaya Airport reach their destination on schedule.
How to find the cheapest flights from Gaya Airport (GAY) to Colombo
The best price we've seen for a one-way Gaya Airport to Colombo flight is ج.م. 11,723. The cheapest price for a return flight is ج.م. 24,663. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from GAY to Colombo, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights first go on sale.
If you have flexibility with your travel dates, make the most of the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across every month when looking for a Gaya Airport to Colombo ticket.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's an even better deal on cheap flights from GAY to Colombo.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with our filters. Then, sort the results for your flight from Gaya Airport to Colombo by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest.'
Airports in Colombo
Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML)
Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML) is around 16 kilometres from the centre of Colombo. If you're catching a taxi or a ride-share, the drive will take roughly 40 minutes.
It takes around 1 hour 15 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
If you have a late flight from Gaya Airport to Colombo, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near RML:
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
After your flight from Gaya Airport to Colombo has hit the runway, you can make your way to the city centre in about 40 minutes by car. Central Colombo is roughly 32 kilometres from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB).
The trip will take roughly 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel near CMB. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your GAY to Colombo flight:
The quickest way to get to where you're going is with a Bandaranaike International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Sr Rent A Car, Green Motion or Sixt and be on your way in a flash.
Secure your first choice, not your last resort. Securing your ride from CMB two weeks ahead of time often means lower prices and a wider selection of vehicles.
Best time to go to Colombo
Carefully consider your trip dates before securing your flight from Gaya Airport to Colombo. The city buzzes in high season, but hotel rates are typically higher and major attractions can be busy. Visit Colombo in the low season for a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Colombo is March, with temperatures ranging between 24ºC and 33ºC. Book your Gaya Airport to Colombo flight ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from GAY to Colombo in January when temperatures average between 22ºC and 32ºC.
More about Colombo
After booking your flight from Gaya Airport to Colombo, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Colombo:
Independence Square & Independence Memorial Hall and Gangaramaya Temple are just two of the popular attractions to add to your Colombo travel itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Viharamahadevi Park.
Explore more of Sri Lanka
You've visited Colombo, now it's time to explore other corners of Sri Lanka. Journey about 306 kilometres north to Jaffna to tick off its top attractions. From Jaffna Fort to Dambakola Patuna Sangamitta Temple and Jaffna Public Library, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If there's time to check out another corner of Sri Lanka, consider Trincomalee, about 241 kilometres north-east of Colombo. Koneswaram Temple, Fort Frederick and Marble Beach are among its highlights.
