Visakhapatnam to Colombo Flights

Indigo flights from Visakhapatnam to Colombo are a part of the massive network of domestic and international flight routes. Indigo offers best in-class service in a pocket friendly package. Book your Visakhapatnam to Colombo flight tickets now with Indigo official website or mobile application to avail the best deals and lowest fares. With a return route Colombo to Visakhapatnam flight you can ensure an even smoother experience and better rates. Head over to the official website for more details.

Visakhapatnam and Colombo are connected by several flights to Colombo, all of them being connecting flights. The fastest route is 6 hr and 5 min which includes a layover of 2 hr and 55 min at Bangalore. Other layover cities include Chennai.

Arguably the most popular destination for tourists in Sri Lanka, it is also often regarded as the country’s capital. Colombo boasts a rich colonial heritage and some of the best natural attractions coupled with great monuments and an exquisite cuisine known all over the world. The coastal city is also known for being a peaceful escapade and a destination for a leisurely getaway.

What makes Colombo famous?

• Seema Malaka: Designed to perfection, Seema Malaka is a great getaway that offers a splendid experience to visitors. A temple almost floating on water, Seema Malaka is known for its exquisite beauty and splendid architecture.
• Bellanwila Rajamaha Viharaya: Colombo is a land full of temples. But this one stands out as one of the chief attractions. Apart from the brilliant architecture it is believed to be the home of the sacred bodhi tree that is as legends say has been there since the 3rd century BC.
• Slave Island: A former prison used by Dutch colonists to keep slaves in has been effectively transformed into one of the best tourist spots in Colombo. It consists of a military base and a great botanical garden. It is also one of the oldest buildings in the country.
• National Art Gallery: This is one of the most beautiful and exotic art galleries one can walk into. An art lover’s paradise, the gallery displays hundreds of ancient as well as contemporary artworks.

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 km away from the main city of Colombo. It has three terminals for cargo, international and domestic passenger traffic respectively.

• Airport address- Canada Friendship Rd, Katunayake 11450, Sri Lanka
• Airport IATA code- CMB

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• Seat Plus: with Seat Plus, passengers can choose their preferred kind of seats that includes aisle seats, window seats and seats with additional leg space.
• Indigo Flex: Indigo Flex is a feature that allows unlimited number of cancellations and changes to the ticket. It can be purchased while buying the tickets from the judicial website.
• Student discount: This discount applies to students above the age of 12. Passengers under this category can avail up to 10 % discount and additional option for baggage.

Visakhapatnam is a beautiful city in the state of Andhra Pradesh that is known for having one of the most unique landscapes and for being a growing metropolitan hub. Visakhapatnam has both serene mountains and calm beaches, all within the border of the city. Added to it, it has a great culturally rich past and a host of other attractions like beautiful parks, historical monuments and famous temples.

What makes Visakhapatnam famous

• Araku Valley: This is a valley famous all over the country. Known for its natural beauty and biodiversity, it is also one of the most commercially important places being the site for bauxite mining.
• Rishikonda beach: The serene silver Sand beach is only 8km away from the city. It is a popular tourist spot as well as a great getaway for locals. It is a perfect place to relax away from the bustle of city life. Bird watching, swimming and sunbathing are some activities popular here.
• VUDA Park: This massive park covers an area of approximately 55 acres. It is a prominent tourist attraction known for being an adventure park. It offers several activities like heli tourism and skiing. It also has the well known musical waterfalls.
• Borra Caves: These natural caves are situated at a height of around 1400 m in Ananthagiri Hills. This cave is rich in geological wonders like stalagmites and stalactites and the twisted trails are extremely exciting to explore for tourists who like an adventure.
• Yarada Beach: This unique beach is famous for being surrounded by the Bay of Bengal on one side and by towering mountains on the other sides. It is a beauty covered in lush green and offers splendid views of sunsets and sunrises.

Airport in Visakhapatnam

Visakhapatnam airport initially began operating only a single flight a day back in the 1980s. The original runway measured 6000 ft.

• Airport address- NH 16 Opp, Viman Nagar, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh 530009
• Airport IATA code- VTZ