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There are 2 ways to get from Christchurch to Colombo by plane or shuttle

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  1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport

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    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane CHC - CMB
    18h 58m
    Rs 169,489–351,989

  2. Shuttle to Hokitika, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Countdown Memorial Ave to Kumarashuttle bus
    2. Fly from Hokitika (HKK) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane HKK - CMB
    37h 37m
    Rs 209,788–490,381

Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration18h 55mAverage Duration
TicketRs 154,175Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 10,814.6 km
  • Duration: 18h 58m

What companies run services between Christchurch, New Zealand and Colombo, Sri Lanka?

Jetstar, Qantas, and three other airlines fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) 3 times a day.

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