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There are 2 ways to get from Canberra to Colombo by plane or bus

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  1. Fly from Canberra International Airport

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    1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane CBR - CMB
    15h 47m
    Rs 129,130–342,233

  2. Bus to Sydney International Airport, fly

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    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane SYD - CMB
    16h 24m
    Rs 127,444–284,133

Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration13h 45mAverage Duration
TicketRs 124,853Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,675.4 km
  • Duration: 15h 47m

What companies run services between Canberra, ACT, Australia and Colombo, Sri Lanka?

Qantas, Jetstar, and two other airlines fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) twice daily.

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