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How to get fromLondon to Colombo Airport (CMB)by train or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from London to Colombo Airport (CMB) by train or plane

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  1. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane LGW - CMB
    12h 33m
    Rs 146,181–324,400

  2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane LHR - CMB
    12h 59m
    Rs 134,594–364,401

  3. Fly from London City Airport

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane LCY - CMB
    15h 4m
    Rs 190,960–551,384

  4. 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
    17h 56m
    Rs 158,820–307,215

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

Calendar36Weekly Planes
Duration13h 45mAverage Duration
TicketRs 115,831Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from London to Colombo Airport (CMB).ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 8,736.1 km
  • Duration: 12h 33m

What companies run services between London, 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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