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There are 3 ways to get from Auckland to Colombo by plane or bus

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  1. Fly from Auckland

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    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane AKL - CMB
    19h 13m
    Rs 140,225–343,269
  2. Bus to Whangarei Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Whangareibus bus
    2. Fly from Whangarei Airport (WRE) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane WRE - CMB
    23h 45m
    Rs 151,991–570,670
  3. Bus to Kerikeri Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Kerikeribus bus
    2. Fly from Kerikeri Airport (KKE) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane KKE - CMB
    25h 17m
    Rs 157,020–578,430

Auckland (AKL) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration17h 17mAverage Duration
TicketRs 119,337Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Auckland, New Zealand and Colombo, Sri Lanka?

Singapore Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, and five other airlines fly from Auckland (AKL) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) every 4 hours.

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