What is the cheapest way to get from Colombo to Manchester?

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Manchester is to fly which costs £320 - £650 and takes 13h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Colombo to Manchester?

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Manchester is to fly which takes 13h 48m and costs £320 - £650.

How far is it from Colombo to Manchester?

The distance between Colombo and Manchester is 5561 miles.

How long does it take to get from Colombo to Manchester?

It takes approximately 13h 48m to get from Colombo to Manchester, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Colombo and Manchester?

Manchester is 4h 30m behind Colombo. It is currently 10:20 AM in Colombo and 5:50 AM in Manchester.

Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3625+ hotels available in Manchester.

Colombo to Manchester - 6 ways to travel via train, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Colombo to Manchester by plane or train

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Fly to Manchester Airport
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1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane CMB - MAN
13h 48m
£323–631
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane CMB - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham International to Manchester Piccadillytrain
16h 42m
£365–744
Fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport, train
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane CMB - LBA
2. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Manchester Victoriatrain
19h 2m
£375–1,001
Fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane CMB - LHR
2. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain
15h 2m
£398–812
Fly to London Gatwick Airport, train
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)plane CMB - LGW
2. Take the train from Gatwick Airport to London Victoriatrain
3. Take the train from London Euston to Manchester Piccadillytrain
15h 9m
£409–770
Fly to Newcastle, train
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Newcastle (NCL)plane CMB - NCL
2. Take the train from Newcastle to Manchester Victoriatrain
18h 5m
£432–578

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Manchester Airport (MAN) flights

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14h 11mAverage Duration

£290Cheapest Price

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Distance: 5,528.5 mi
Duration: 13h 48m

What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Manchester, England?

Etihad, Qatar Airways, and Turkish Airlines fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Manchester Airport (MAN) every 4 hours.

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