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How to get fromGeorge Town to Sri Lankaby plane, car ferry, or tram

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There are 3 ways to get from George Town to Sri Lanka by plane, car ferry, or tram

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  1. Fly Penang International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport

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    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane PEN - CMB
    8h 29m
    Rs 47,156–103,804

  2. Fly Penang International Airport to Jaffna

    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Jaffna (JAF)plane plane PEN - JAF
    9h 30m
    Rs 121,206–351,504

  3. Car ferry, tram to Alor Setar, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport

    1. Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the tram from Butterworth to Anak Bukittram tram
    3. Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane AOR - CMB
    10h 50m
    Rs 59,894–187,554

Penang International Airport (PEN) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights

Calendar55Weekly Planes
Duration7h 28mAverage Duration
TicketRs 44,686Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,299.4 km
  • Duration: 8h 29m

What companies run services between George Town, Malaysia and Sri Lanka?

Firefly, SriLankan Airlines, and six other airlines fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) every 4 hours.

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