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

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

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  1. Fly to Kannur International Airport, taxi

    best
    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
    6h 41m
    ₹20,084–28,212

  2. Fly to Coimbatore International Airport, train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Coimbatore International Airport (CJB)plane plane CMB - CJB
    2. Take the train from Podanur Jn to Kuttippuramtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kuttipuram to Kalpettabus bus
    11h 20m
    ₹13,148–24,117

  3. Fly to Calicut International Airport, bus

    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
    6h 21m
    ₹19,183–31,617

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Kannur International Airport (CNN) flights

Calendar31Weekly Planes
Duration7h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket₹15,695Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Colombo Airport (CMB) to Kalpetta.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 804 km
  • Duration: 6h 41m

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 Kannur International Airport (CNN) then take the taxi to Kalpetta. Alternatively, you can fly to Calicut International Airport (CCJ), take the taxi to Thamassery, then take the bus to Kalpetta.

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