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How to get fromColombo to Cairo Airport (CAI)by plane or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Colombo to Cairo Airport (CAI) by plane or train

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  1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Cairo International Airport (CAI)plane plane CMB - CAI
    10h 31m
    $297–732

  2. Train to Koggala, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Fort Station to Habaraduwatrain train
    2. Fly from Koggala (KCT) to Cairo International Airport (CAI)plane plane KCT - CAI
    19h 48m
    $251–709

  3. Train to Batticaloa, fly

    1. Take the train from Fort Station to Batticaloatrain train
    2. Fly from Batticaloa (BTC) to Cairo International Airport (CAI)plane plane BTC - CAI
    19h 25m
    $255–712

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Cairo International Airport (CAI) flights

Calendar68Weekly Planes
Duration11h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$166Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 5,685.9 km
  • Duration: 10h 31m

What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Cairo Airport (CAI), Egypt?

Etihad, Qatar Airways, and four other airlines fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Cairo International Airport (CAI) every 3 hours.

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