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There are 2 ways to get from Heathrow to Colombo by plane or bus

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  1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport

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    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane LHR - CMB
    10h 50m
    Rs 128,923–275,176

  2. Bus to London Gatwick Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to South Terminal Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane LGW - CMB
    14h 20m
    Rs 158,059–263,744

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration12h 19mAverage Duration
TicketRs 113,818Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,748 km
  • Duration: 10h 50m

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

SriLankan Airlines, Etihad, and three other airlines fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) every 4 hours.

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