Traveling from Colombo to Tashkent International Airport (TAS): What you need to know
Planning your getaway begins with working out where you'll leave from in Colombo. Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is the city's main base, so check out your options for booking a flight from Colombo to Tashkent International Airport (TAS) taking off from here.
The timezone in Tashkent is UTC+5, which is 30 minutes behind Colombo. Tashkent International Airport is located in Tashkent.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Colombo to TAS. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the mad dash to your gate.
During high season, expect extended wait times and get there earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international trips.
Airports in Colombo
Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML)
Traveling from central Colombo to RML takes about 1 hour 15 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 16 kilometers in 40 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from Colombo to Tashkent International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and get some bonus sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to Colombo Ratmalana Airport:
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Cross another spot off your travel list or just take a moment to recharge with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Colombo to Tashkent International Airport, here's where you can stop when taking off from Bandaranaike International Airport:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)
Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL)
Dubai Airport (DXB)
CMB is about 32 kilometers from central Colombo. It'll take 40 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city center. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 30 minutes.
Taking off bright and early? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Bandaranaike International Airport the day before your Colombo to TAS flight:
When it comes to flights staying on schedule, Bandaranaike International Airport has an on-time arrival rate of 75.71%.
About Tashkent International Airport (TAS)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Colombo to Tashkent International Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near TAS:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Tashkent International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Sixt, Europcar or Keddy By Europcar and explore beyond Tashkent's main sights.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle around four weeks ahead of your Colombo to Tashkent International Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Colombo to Tashkent International Airport (TAS)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Colombo to Tashkent International Airport is $276. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $527. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap flights from Colombo to TAS, book early. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when tickets are first released.
If you have some flexibility with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across every month when searching for your Colombo to Tashkent International Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Colombo to Tashkent International Airport (TAS)
Think about the kind of experience you want when deciding when to fly. April is the quietest month to go to Tashkent. August is when most people book flights from Colombo to Tashkent International Airport (TAS), which may be ideal if you're after more action.
Before locking in your Colombo to TAS plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. July is the warmest month in Tashkent, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 39ºC (102ºF).
January has temperatures of between -9ºC (16ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Colombo to Tashkent International Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Tashkent
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Tashkent right here. Check out these options after locking in your flight from Colombo to Tashkent International Airport:
Navoi Opera Theater and Chorsu Bazaar are just two of the popular attractions to add to your Tashkent to-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Uzbekistan State Museum of Applied Art.
Explore more of Uzbekistan
Tashkent has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Uzbekistan waiting to be discovered. Around 193 kilometers east of Tashkent, a visit to Namangan will keep your itinerary packed. Start with attractions like Park Bobur, Masjid and Afsonalar vodiysi.
Around 257 kilometers south-west of Tashkent, Samarkand is another favorite stop in Uzbekistan. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Registan, SAMARKAND REGiSTON and Madrasa Ulugh Beg, Madrasa Tilla Kari, Madrasa Sher Dor.