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How to get fromColombo Airport (CMB) to Kalpettaby plane, bus, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Kalpetta by plane, bus, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Calicut International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Calicut International Airport (CCJ)plane plane CMB - CCJ
    2. Take the bus from Thamassery to Kalpettabus bus
    7h 21m
    ₹16,944–30,922

  2. Fly to Cochin International Airport, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Cochin International Airport (COK)plane plane CMB - COK
    2. Take the taxi from Kochi-Airport-COK to Kalpettataxi taxi
    4h 32m
    ₹16,922–30,027

  3. Fly to Kannur International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kannur International Airport (CNN)plane plane CMB - CNN
    2. Take the taxi from Kannur International Airport (CNN) to Kalpettataxi taxi
    5h 31m
    ₹19,253–24,008

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Calicut International Airport (CCJ) flights

Calendar30Weekly Planes
Duration6h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket₹12,815Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 694.6 km
  • Duration: 7h 21m

What companies run services between Colombo Airport (CMB), Sri Lanka and Kalpetta, India?

There is no direct connection from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Kalpetta. However, you can fly to Calicut International Airport (CCJ), take the taxi to Thamassery, then take the bus to Kalpetta. Alternatively, you can fly to Kannur International Airport (CNN) then take the taxi to Kalpetta.

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