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How to get fromChristchurch to Colomboby plane or shuttle

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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

    best
    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane CHC - CMB
    19h 5m
    Rs 189,444–561,944

  2. Shuttle to Hokitika, fly

    cheapest
    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
    25h 37m
    Rs 178,066–798,566

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

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration17h 51mAverage Duration
TicketRs 138,716Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 10,815.5 km
  • Duration: 19h 5m

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

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

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