Cheap Flights to Peddawa from NZ$865

Peddawa is served by a single airport, Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB).

Travellers from all around the world go through CMB every day. Get off the plane, gather your bags and you’ll find yourself 72 kilometres from the centre of Peddawa.

There are a total of 21 airlines connecting Peddawa with 44 airports across the globe.

IndiGo, SriLankan Airlines and Air India fly the most frequently to Peddawa. The majority of these flights come in from Chennai, with IndiGo having the most services on this route.

Flying to someplace new is much easier when there aren’t any annoying stopovers. If you’re jetting off to Peddawa, the fantastic news is that there are 404 direct flights operating each week.

Flights to Peddawa from Chennai, Kuala Lumpur and Mumbai airports are the most popular.

If it’s Chennai you’re departing, you’ll be in the sky for around 1 hour and 19 minutes before you arrive in Peddawa. Airport to airport from Male takes approximately 1 hour and 27 minutes and from Erriadh, the average flight time is 4 hours and 40 minutes.

We’ve all come across those fortunate travellers who somehow score impossibly cheap fares wherever they go. Eager to know how to do it for your Peddawa holiday? Don’t leave it until the last minute to lock in your flight. Also, do some online research and compare your options. If your destination has more than one airport, you may be able to pick up a great price by flying into a smaller terminal. And finally, don’t forget that it’s first in, best dressed. Know what a typical airfare costs and be ready to buy your ticket as soon as you spot an unbeatable bargain. The best deals never last long.

No matter where you’re coming from, flying can be a seamless experience if you’ve prepared well enough. Check out these handy travel tips that will get your Peddawa escape started on the right note.What to pack in your hand luggage:

• A plane trip can be easy if you’ve got all the right gear. First of all you’ll need basic toiletries, such as a toothbrush and lip balm, a fresh set of clothes and a good novel. Next, find a spot in your hand luggage for your phone and charger, your important medications and perhaps a proper neck pillow as well. Lastly, be sure to take your passport, travel papers and your bank cards.

Do not pack the following items in your hand luggage:

• Check carefully that you don’t have a Swiss Army knife hiding in one of the zippers of your hand luggage. Other banned items include explosive or flammable substances, such as fuel and matches, and liquids and gels in containers with a capacity of more than 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters).

What to wear on a flight:

• Comfort really should be the goal when selecting what to wear on your flight. Consider your footwear choice with care too, as swollen feet and ankles can be a side effect of flying. Slightly roomy, flat shoes are your best bet.
• A serious condition by the name of DVT (deep vein thrombosis) is a risk on long-haul flights. It results from blood clotting due to poor circulation. Doing regular foot and leg exercises while seated is a great way to prevent this from happening. Wearing a high-quality pair of compression socks or tights is also recommended.

The answer is simple — be organised. We’ve put together some helpful hints for a speedy trip through security. Look out Peddawa, here you come:

• Be sure to have your boarding pass and passport within easy reach. They’re the first items you’ll be asked to show at airport security.
• Your jacket, belt, keys and other small items, like your earphones, will need to go on a tray through the X-ray machine. Make the whole process easier by removing them before your turn.
• For just a few minutes, you’ll need to unplug from the digital world. Your phone, laptop and any other electronic gadgets also need to go through the scanner.
• Any gels or liquids, such as toothpaste or perfume, that you want to take on board need to be in containers no larger than 3.4 ounces (100 milliliters). Also, everything must fit inside a quart-size (one litre), zip-lock bag.
• Lightweight sneakers are a great footwear choice as you’re less likely to be required to remove them when going through security. Safety boots and other bulky shoes are often subjected to additional screening.
• Take all prohibited items out of your carry-on bag. If you have any sharp or pointed objects, put them in your checked baggage. They won’t be allowed on board and will be confiscated.