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How to get fromHeathrow to Colombo Airport (CMB)by plane, bus, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Heathrow to Colombo Airport (CMB) by plane, bus, or train

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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 45m
    Rs 130,000–350,000

  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
    13h 15m
    Rs 143,876–315,089

  3. Train to Manchester Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from London Euston to Wilmslowtrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane MAN - CMB
    19h 24m
    Rs 164,526–320,553

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

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration13h 1mAverage Duration
TicketRs 127,958Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Heathrow to Colombo Airport (CMB).ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 8,715.6 km
  • Duration: 10h 45m

What companies run services between Heathrow, England and Colombo Airport (CMB), Sri Lanka?

SriLankan Airlines, Air India Limited, and two other airlines fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) twice daily.

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