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

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

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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 46,159–123,807

  2. Fly Penang International Airport to Jaffna

    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Jaffna (JAF)plane plane PEN - JAF
    9h 2m
    Rs 121,159–331,507

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

    1. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Butterworth to Anak Bukittrain train
    3. Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane AOR - CMB
    10h 53m
    Rs 66,855–198,755

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

Calendar61Weekly Planes
Duration7h 53mAverage Duration
TicketRs 47,640Cheapest 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 3 hours.

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