Coimbatore to Colombo Flights

The largest airline in India, IndiGo, aims to make air travel affordable and comfortable for everyone. The company operates 1500 flights daily to ensure that people can reach their destinations regularly and in as little time as possible. IndiGo offers great deals on Coimbatore to Colombo flights. The Coimbatore to Colombo flight tickets can be bought by logging into the Indigo website. The provision for the purchase of flight tickets online has made the process of travel a little easier than before.

The website offers options for making one-way or round trip bookings. Therefore, travellers can book a return flight from Colombo to Coimbatore as well. There is also a provision for multi-city bookings on the site. Apart from the website, all IndiGo online services are available on the IndiGo app.

The city of Colombo is the commercial capital of Sri Lanka. It is a multi-cultural and vibrant city that has a mix of monuments and modern infrastructure. Due to its large and natural harbour, Colombo has been an important centre of trade for the last 2000 years. The geography of Colombo is both land and water, with the 160-acre Beira Lake at the heart of the city.

Tourist attractions in Colombo

• Gangaramaya Buddhist Temple - It is one of the greatest religious locations in Colombo. The temple architecture is marvellous, with many different styles merging into one style.
• National Museum of Colombo – The place houses some of the best possessions of the ancient Kandyan dynasty rulers and other historical artefacts. Established in 1877, this place holds importance in preserving the history of Sri Lanka.
• Viharamahadevi Park – The location combines nature trails, picnic spots, waterfalls and much more at the same place. It was named after Queen Viharamahadevi.
• Independence Memorial Hall – The structure is a tribute to the colonial struggle of the island country against the British and their eventual independence from the foreign rulers. It was constructed in 1953.
• Arugam Bay Beach –This peaceful location is both for relaxing as well as indulging in adventure sports. Food outlets near the beach serve the best of the local cuisine.

Things to do in Colombo

• Have a picnic at the Galle Face Green, which overlooks the Indian Ocean. This vast expanse of green is a popular tourist spot. Indulge in the street-food culture of Colombo from the vendors around the park.
• Go shopping at the beautiful Pettah Floating Market.
• Wander the streets of Pettah, which is one of the oldest districts in Colombo.
• Shop for contemporary locally produced fashion and art at the Paradise Road boutique.
• Explore the Attidiya Bird Sanctuary, which is home to more than 50 species of birds and is a beautiful world close to nature.

Airport in Colombo

Colombo International Airport is also known as Bandaranaike International Airport is the major international airport in Sri Lanka. It is commonly called the Colombo International Airport. The place recently went through the last phase of a renovation project.

• Airport address: Canada Friendship Road, Katunayake 11450, Sri Lanka
• Airport IATA: CMB

Offers and deals on Coimbatore to Colombo flight fares are available on the IndiGo website and mobile application. 6E Reward is a system that provides a lot of additional benefits and discounts on flight fares to travellers. Under recent regulations on travel, travellers can avail of the mandatory web check-in via the online portals of IndiGo. The web check-in can be done for free, 24 hr to 75 min before the flight. In addition to this, baggage tags can be generated and downloaded from the website. Providing the booking number and number of bags would generate baggage tags for the travellers. This process can also be done between 48 hours to 60 mins before the flight.

The flight status of your Coimbatore to Colombo flights can also be viewed on the online portals. Travellers need to put in details like departure and arrival date, booking reference number and flight number to check on the status of their flight. One can also explore IndiGo flights to Colombo details at goIndiGo.in website.

Travellers can log into goIndiGo.in website for the latest flight information about all possible flights from Coimbatore to Colombo. The minimum time taken by connecting flights on this route is 16 hr 40 min.

Coimbatore, also known as Korvai, is located on the banks of the Noyyal River. It is the second-largest city in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. Coimbatore is well known for its textiles. It is also the largest exporter of wet grinders, jewellery, poultry and auto parts. The city has become one of the fastest developing areas in India and is an important centre for education, healthcare and manufacturing in the state.

Tourist attractions in Coimbatore

• Adiyogi Shiva Statue – Standing at a height of 112 feet, it has been declared as the ‘largest bust sculptures in the world’ by the Guinness Book of World Records. The sculpture is located at the foothills of the Velliangiri Mountains among vast expanses of greenery.
• Vydehi Falls – The magnificent waterfall located among beautiful landscapes is one of the top-priority destinations for tourists.
• Marudhamalai Hill Temple – An architectural marvel, this temple is dedicated to Lord Muruga and is built on a hill. The hill is the home of medicinal herbs.
• Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve – The reserve was built in 1936 in an attempt to preserve the rich vegetation and wildlife of the Nilgiri Hills.
• Kodiveri Dam – A park built at the bottom of the dam is a popular picnic spot. The dam also is the source of irrigation for 25000 hectares of land.

Things to do in Coimbatore

• Take a scenic and adventurous road trip to Valparai with beautiful views of the Anaimalai Hills.
• Experience nature at its glory and watch birds at the Valankulam Lakeside.
• Experience the history and progression of textile weaving and production over the ages at the Textile Museum Tour. This is an important tourist destination.
• Visit the racing arena or participate in a race at the tracks of the Racing Arena where many bike and formula racing events take place.
• Visit the Black Thunder Amusement Park where there are attractions for people of all ages.

Airport in Coimbatore

Located in the Peelamedu neighbourhood, the Coimbatore International Airport is the 18th busiest airport in India. It is the primary airport in the city of Coimbatore. The airport was once a civil aerodrome which was built in 1940. It became a functioning airport in 1987.

• Airport address: Airport Rd, Peelamedu, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu - 641014
• Airport IATA: CJB