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There are 3 ways to get from Abu Dhabi to Colombo by plane, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Fly from Abu Dhabi

    best
    1. Fly from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane AUH - CMB
    7h 42m
    Rs 63,755–101,330

  2. Shuttle to Dubai International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Abu Dhabi to Dubai Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane DXB - CMB
    10h 34m
    Rs 58,720–141,285

  3. Bus to Sharjah International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Abu Dhabi Central Bus Station to Al Jubail Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane SHJ - CMB
    10h 21m
    Rs 72,398–155,920

Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights

Calendar48Weekly Planes
Duration6h 10mAverage Duration
TicketRs 64,216Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Abu Dhabi to Colombo.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 3,368.5 km
  • Duration: 7h 42m

What companies run services between Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates and Colombo, Sri Lanka?

Etihad, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, and three other airlines fly from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) every 4 hours.

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