Vijayawada to Colombo Flights, Fares @ ₹9130 + Flat Rs 1500 OFF

Situated on the western coast of the island, Colombo is the financial and commercial capital of Sri Lanka.  It is the largest city and a famous tourist place visited by a large number of tourists from all over the world. Colombo is widely famous for its great hospitality and cultural diversity. Dotted with colonial buildings, fine dining restaurants, ancient museums, Buddhist temples, glitzy hotels and fancy shopping malls, this city is a perfect mix of old and new.
 
Best Time to Visit
Colombo can be visited throughout the year because of its tropical climate but the months from January to March are considered to be ideal for sightseeing as the weather remains mostly sunny. For great deals and offers on Colombo hotels book through Goibibo.
 
Places to Visit
Being a tourist spot, Colombo has a wide range of attractions. Galle Face Green, Viharamahadevi Park, Colombo Zoological Gardens and Beira Lake are must-visits if you are travelling with kids. For history buffs, The National Museum of Colombo, The Natural History Museum and the Dutch Period Museum are perfect picks. Gangaramaya Buddhist temple, Independence Square, Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara, Colombo Fort and Mount Lavinia Beach are some of the other popular attractions of this city. Shopping in Colombo is a total delight as it boasts of several street markets and shopping malls. You can buy handicrafts, batiks, jewellery, gemstones and tea as souvenirs. Pettah, Majestic City, Barefoot, Stone N String, Paradise Road and Good Market are a few recommended places for shopping.
 
Hotels and Restaurants
Colombo is a haven for foodies as the city is dotted with many beautiful cafes, local eateries and fine-dine restaurants. Visit Mt Lavinia Beach to relish scrumptious seafood. Lagoon, Ministry of Crab, Upali’s by Nawaloka, Semondu, The London Grill and The Palmyrah Restaurant are some of the other recommended restaurants.

Colombo offers all kind of accommodation options for stay. Right from Budget Hotels in Colombo to 5 star Hotels in Colombo, from Resorts in Colombo to service apartments in Colombo, one can find multiple options as per their need and pocket. Goibibo being the leading travel website has largest collection of hotels on its platform. Popular locations in Colombo for stay are near Colombo Airport, Katunayake, Bambalapitiya, Colombo 05 and Wellawatte. It is very easy and convenient to compare and book hotels online on Goibibo.
 
Transportation
Being a popular tourist destination, Colombo is very well connected to the rest of the world. Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is the major airport, which is around 30 kms from the city centre. This airport serves various domestic flights as well as international flights. The airport connects Colombo to major cities of Southeast Asia, Australia, Europe, the US and the Middle East. Airlines such as Qatar Airways, Malaysia Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Emirates Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Air India, Spice Jet, Indigo operate to and from Colombo. Cheap flight tickets from here to other popular cities can be booked online on Goibibo. Also, flight status & other details related to flight booking & air tickets can be easily accessed on it. So for cheapest air tickets, it is recommended to book flights online. Getting to other cities of the island is easy as Colombo has good railway connectivity. Fort Railway Station, which is served by Sri Lanka Railways is a major railway station in Colombo with frequent intercity and intracity trains. The Main Line connects the station to the cities in the east like Ragama, Kandy and Nuwara Eliya while Coast Line connects the station to the south. Coming to Colombo via road is very easy as there are several private and government-owned buses to and from Colombo to rest part of the country. Local buses, taxis, tuk-tuks and rented cars are the modes of transport to travel locally.

Vijaywada is a commercial city located in Andhra Pradesh across the River Krishna. The rapidly developing city of Andhra Pradesh boasts of the famous Kanaka Durga Temple and Undavalli Caves. The city reflects both modern and traditional side with age-old temples and modern corporate areas. The city is well connected with India's capital as many flights are flying on Delhi to Vijayawada flights route.
Best Time to Visit
The summers get humid and harsh, so December to February is a good time to visit Vijayawada when the temperature is pleasant. Skanda Sashti Festival and Dasara Festival are two major festivals celebrated in the city among Vijayawada Book Festival and Kuchipudi Festival. Goibibo has wide range of hotels in Vijayawada for booking.
Places to Visit
Kanaka Durga Temple and Subramanya Swamy Temple are famous temples, situated on the hill and overlook the city. Another impressive must-visit site is the Undavalli Caves. These caves feature rock-cut temples and beautiful sculptures. Kondapalli Fort is another good place to visit, enjoy impressive views of the city and buy Kondapalli toys from the nearby markets. The long Prakasam Barrage, Rajiv Gandhi Park, Gandhi Hill, Victoria Museum, Bapu Museum, Gunadala Matha Shrine and Gandhi Hill are top sites to visit when you are in the city. You can also take a trip to Bhavani Island located on the River Krishna and enjoy gardens and water sports. 
Hotels and Restaurants
Minerva Coffee Shop, Hyderabad House, Silver Spoon Restaurant, Avista, Arya Bhavan and TFL are famous dining places. Do not hesitate to drink the famous filter coffee at any coffee shop you find in the city. 


Transportation
Vijayawada International Airport (VGA) is the main airport in the city that is connected to many Indian cities via popular airlines. Direct flight services are provided by Air India between Vijayawada to Delhi while numerous connecting flights by IndiGo, SpiceJet, Air India and Alliance Air connect the city to other Indian cities. Cheap flight tickets from here to other popular cities can be booked online on Goibibo. Also, flight status & other details related to flight booking & air tickets can be easily accessed on it. So for cheapest air tickets, it is recommended to book flights online. Regular long-distance buses operate to Vijayawada from neighbouring cities such as Visakhapatnam. Vijayawada Junction is the main railway station in the city that receives long-distance trains from different parts of the country. For getting around the city, local Vijayawada buses, auto-rickshaws are available.