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There are 5 ways to get from Australia to Nuwara Eliya by plane or taxi

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  1. Fly Perth Airport to Hatton, taxi

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    1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Hatton (NUF)plane plane PER - NUF
    2. Take the taxi from Hatton (NUF) to Nuwara Eliyataxi taxi
    15h 58m
    Rs 103,259–274,040

  2. Fly Perth Airport to Kandy, taxi

    1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Kandy (KDW)plane plane PER - KDW
    2. Take the taxi from Kandy (KDW) to Nuwara Eliyataxi taxi
    16h 56m
    Rs 105,759–277,240

  3. Fly Melbourne Airport to Hatton, taxi

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Hatton (NUF)plane plane MEL - NUF
    2. Take the taxi from Hatton (NUF) to Nuwara Eliyataxi taxi
    18h 24m
    Rs 103,888–289,388

  4. Fly Perth Airport to Sigiriya Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane PER - GIU
    2. Take the taxi from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Nuwara Eliyataxi taxi
    17h
    Rs 109,459–282,240

  5. Fly Melbourne Airport to Kandy, taxi

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Kandy (KDW)plane plane MEL - KDW
    2. Take the taxi from Kandy (KDW) to Nuwara Eliyataxi taxi
    19h 22m
    Rs 106,388–292,588

Perth Airport (PER) to Hatton (NUF) flights

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration18h 57mAverage Duration
TicketRs 99,957Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,776.9 km
  • Duration: 15h 58m

What companies run services between Australia and Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Australia to Nuwara Eliya. However, you can take the train to Airport Central Stn Platform 2, walk to Perth Airport (PER) airport, fly to Hatton (NUF), then take the taxi to Nuwara Eliya. Alternatively, you can take the train to Airport Central Stn Platform 2, walk to Perth Airport (PER) airport, fly to Kandy (KDW), then take the taxi to Nuwara Eliya.

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