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How to get fromColombo to French Polynesiaby plane, car ferry, ferry, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Colombo to French Polynesia by plane, car ferry, ferry, or train

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  1. Fly Bandaranaike International Airport to Fa'A'Ā International Airport

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    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT)plane plane CMB - PPT
    21h 46m
    $1,327–3,532

  2. Train to Koggala, fly to Fa'A'Ā International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Fort Station to Habaraduwatrain train
    2. Fly from Koggala (KCT) to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT)plane plane KCT - PPT
    33h 58m
    $951–2,509

  3. Fly Bandaranaike International Airport to Bora Bora Airport

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Bora Bora Airport (BOB)plane plane CMB - BOB
    25h 41m
    $1,227–3,132

  4. Fly Bandaranaike International Airport to Moorea-Temae Airport, car ferry

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Moorea-Temae Airport (MOZ)plane plane CMB - MOZ
    2. Take the carferry from Moorea to Papeete Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    27h 37m
    $1,136–2,932

  5. Fly Bandaranaike International Airport to Huahine – Fare Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Huahine – Fare Airport (HUH)plane plane CMB - HUH
    2. Take the ferry from Fare to Vaitapeferry ferry
    28h 46m
    $1,104–2,737

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration24h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,202Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 14,572 km
  • Duration: 21h 46m

What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and French Polynesia?

SriLankan Airlines, Air Tahiti Nui, and three other airlines fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) 6 times a week.

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