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How to get fromIreland to Sri Lankaby plane, train, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Ireland to Sri Lanka by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly from Dublin Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane DUB - CMB
    16h 13m
    Rs 134,848–276,124

  2. Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane BHD - CMB
    19h 25m
    Rs 118,997–341,531

  3. Bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly

    1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Ireland W Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane NOC - CMB
    20h 12m
    Rs 159,028–371,815

  4. Fly from Cork Airport

    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane ORK - CMB
    19h 36m
    Rs 156,867–558,774

Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights

Calendar51Weekly Planes
Duration13h 51mAverage Duration
TicketRs 88,814Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9,147.5 km
  • Duration: 16h 13m

What companies run services between Ireland and Sri Lanka?

Qatar Airways, Etihad, and two other airlines fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) every 4 hours.

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