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How to get fromHeathrow Terminal 5 to Colombo Airport (CMB)by bus, plane, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Colombo Airport (CMB) by bus, plane, or train

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  1. Bus to London Gatwick Airport, fly

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    1. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to South Terminal Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane LGW - CMB
    13h
    Rs 123,632–284,769

  2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane LHR - CMB
    12h 49m
    Rs 130,643–372,467

  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 35m
    Rs 164,723–317,977

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights

Calendar36Weekly Planes
Duration13h 45mAverage Duration
TicketRs 113,885Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Colombo Airport (CMB).ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 8,752.6 km
  • Duration: 13h

What companies run services between Heathrow Terminal 5, 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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