Colombo to Coimbatore Flights

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Coimbatore is also known as Kovai, the second-largest city in Tamil Nadu. It is the administrative headquarters of Coimbatore District. Known as Manchester in southern India, it is also part of the Kongu Nadu region of Tamil Nadu. Including suburban areas, the population is 15 km. Located on the banks of the Noyyal River, Coimbatore is known for its mills, fabric, factories, engineering firms, automotive parts manufacturers, health care facilities, educational institutions, pleasant climate, travellers and its Kongu Tamil. Ooty and Valparai are close to the city making it a great tourist attraction. The reason for the city's name is that a king named Kovan ruled this area which is why the name Kovanpudur came to be and was named Koyambuthur, Koyamuthur, and Coimbatore. It is also believed that the City was named after the city's goddess ‘Koniamman’ - ‘Koniamman pudur’ who became Coimbatore. Coimbatore has a mild, salty climate, which does not reach the high temperatures of some cities in southern India.

Best places to visit in Coimbatore

• TNAU Botanical Gardens: It boasts a varying array of species of trees and plants. The very famous Covai Flower Show is organised every January.
• Perur Pateeswarar Temple: It is another ancient Hindu temple and attracts tourists because of its intricate architecture and mesmerising interiors.
• Infant Jesus Church: It is a revered church in the city and sees many tourists all day.
• Kovai Kondattam: It is an amusement park with several rides and slides for a fun-filled day.
• Eachanari Vinayagar Temple: The temple has a beautiful aura that attracts many tourists and devotees in Coimbatore. The temple is dedicated to a hindu Lord Ganesha.
• Marudhamalai Temple: Dedicated to Lord Murugan, this temple belongs to the 12th century and sits somewhere nestled among the beautiful green hills. It is believed that there are two plants found on the hill, namely Marudha Thirtam and Pambatti Sunai that have medicinal properties and can treat many diseases.

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.

• Airport address- Coimbatore International Airport, Airport Road, Peelamedu, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
• IATA code- CJB

You can check out the range of connecting flights from Colombo to Coimbatore operated by IndiGo. The shortest flight takes 7 hr 25 min to reach Coimbatore while other flights' durations may vary depending upon the flight route and time of layovers.

Colombo is the perfect amalgamation of different cultures and the most wonderful place that must be visited by every traveller. The Italian architecture and manuscripts of the historical museums and the iconic temples make the city a famous tourist attraction among archaeologists. The wildlife tours of famous zoos like Attidiya Bird Sanctuary and Dehiwala Zoo and water activities like scuba diving, rafting etc. are highly recommended for adventure, fun-loving and wildlife lovers. The praiseworthy details of the city include the gigantic TV tower and the high booming skyscrapers. The places are numerous and have their importance making it a must-visit destination in the list of travellers.

Have a look at some of the best places in Colombo

• Top beaches: Hikkaduwa Beach, Negombo Beach, Kalpitiya Beach, Unawatuna Beach, Bentota Beach
• Heritage monuments: War Memorial, Gafoor Building
• Religious sites: Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic, Dambulla Cave Temple, Sita Temple, Nallur Kovil
• Shopping hubs: Colombo City Center Mall, Arcade Independence Square, Marino Mall
• Parks and Gardens: Galle Face Green, Viharamahadevi Park, Crow Island Beach Park
• Food: Graze Kitchen, FLOW Restaurant, The Lagoon

Airport in Colombo

Bandaranaike International Airport, popularly known as Colombo International Airport, is the primary airport that serves the island country of Sri Lanka. It is 32.5 kilometres away from the main city of Colombo. It has three terminals and one cargo terminal and deals with cargo flights. Terminal 2 and terminal 3 were newly constructed and deal with international and domestic passenger traffic respectively.

• Airport address- Bandaranaike International Airport, Canada Friendship Road, Katunayake, Sri Lanka
• IATA code- CMB