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How to get fromColombo to Abu Dhabiby plane, shuttle, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Colombo to Abu Dhabi by plane, shuttle, or bus

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  1. Fly to Abu Dhabi

    best
    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Abu Dhabi (AUH)plane plane CMB - AUH
    5h 53m
    AED 1,052–2,922

  2. Fly to Dubai International Airport, shuttle

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Dubai International Airport (DXB)plane plane CMB - DXB
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Dubai Airport to Abu Dhabishuttle bus
    8h 33m
    AED 652–1,522

  3. Fly to Sharjah International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)plane plane CMB - SHJ
    2. Take the bus from Al Jubail Bus Terminal to Abu Dhabi Central Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 37m
    AED 1,092–2,776

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration5h 30mAverage Duration
TicketAED 990Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,363.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 53m

What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates?

Etihad, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, and three other airlines fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Abu Dhabi (AUH) every 4 hours.

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