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How to get fromAustralia to Polonnaruwaby plane or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Australia to Polonnaruwa by plane or taxi

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  1. Fly Perth Airport to Sigiriya Airport, taxi

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    1. Fly from Perth Airport (PER) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane PER - GIU
    2. Take the taxi from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Polonnaruwataxi taxi
    15h 3m
    Rs 104,060–275,041

  2. Fly Melbourne Airport to Sigiriya Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane MEL - GIU
    2. Take the taxi from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Polonnaruwataxi taxi
    18h 24m
    Rs 104,695–290,395

  3. 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 Polonnaruwataxi taxi
    17h 49m
    Rs 107,960–279,741

  4. 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 Polonnaruwataxi taxi
    20h 15m
    Rs 108,595–295,095

Perth Airport (PER) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU) flights

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration16h 15mAverage Duration
TicketRs 100,634Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,871.9 km
  • Duration: 15h 3m

What companies run services between Australia and Polonnaruwa, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from Australia to Polonnaruwa. However, you can take the train to Airport Central Stn Platform 2, walk to Perth Airport (PER) airport, fly to Sigiriya Airport (GIU), then take the taxi to Polonnaruwa. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Sigiriya Airport (GIU), then take the taxi to Polonnaruwa.

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