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

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There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to French Polynesia by plane, car ferry, or ferry

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  1. Fly 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
    23h 46m
    $1,127–3,732

  2. Fly to Huahine – Fare Airport, ferry

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    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
    29h 51m
    $965–2,837

  3. Fly to Bora Bora Airport

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Bora Bora Airport (BOB)plane plane CMB - BOB
    27h 31m
    $1,127–3,532

  4. Fly 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
    $1,046–3,142

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

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration27h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,181Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 14,572 km
  • Duration: 23h 46m

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

SriLankan Airlines, Air Tahiti Nui, and four other airlines fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Fa'A'Ā International Airport (PPT) twice daily.

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