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There are 7 ways to get from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Colombo by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Bandaranaike International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane DUB - CMB
    13h 45m
    Rs 144,733–252,177

  2. Fly to Koggala, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Koggala (KCT)plane plane DUB - KCT
    2. Take the train from Habaraduwa to Bambalapitiyatrain train
    19h 33m
    Rs 100,476–269,163

  3. Fly to Sigiriya Airport, Mini Bus

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane DUB - GIU
    2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Kandybus bus
    18h 11m
    Rs 101,851–268,182

  4. Fly to Kandy, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Kandy (KDW)plane plane DUB - KDW
    2. Take the train from Kandy to Maradanatrain train
    18h 53m
    Rs 102,319–269,809

  5. Fly to Hatton, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Hatton (NUF)plane plane DUB - NUF
    2. Take the train from Hatton to Fort Stationtrain train
    21h 13m
    Rs 101,535–268,678

  6. Fly to Weerawila International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane plane DUB - WRZ
    2. Take the bus from Tissamaharama to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus bus
    24h 4m
    Rs 102,300–269,086

  7. Fly to Batticaloa Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC)plane plane DUB - BTC
    2. Take the bus from Batticaloa to Colombo Pettahbus bus
    22h 53m
    Rs 103,546–270,921

Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights

Calendar53Weekly Planes
Duration14hAverage Duration
TicketRs 104,279Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Colombo.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 9,143.8 km
  • Duration: 13h 45m

What companies run services between Dublin Airport (DUB), Ireland and Colombo, Sri Lanka?

Qatar Airways, Etihad, and two other airlines fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) every 4 hours.

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