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There are 7 ways to get from London to Hambantota by plane, car, train, or taxi

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  1. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane LHR - CMB
    2. Drive from Colombo-Airport-CMB to Hambantotacar car
    16h 18m
    Rs 134,374–278,915

  2. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Hatton, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Hatton (NUF)plane plane LHR - NUF
    2. Take the taxi from Hatton (NUF) to Hambantotataxi taxi
    20h 4m
    Rs 113,374–313,915

  3. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport, drive

    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
    3. Drive from Colombo-Airport-CMB to Hambantotacar car
    16h 36m
    Rs 154,898–245,723

  4. Fly London City Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane LCY - CMB
    2. Drive from Colombo-Airport-CMB to Hambantotacar car
    20h 15m
    Rs 150,444–566,361

  5. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Hatton, taxi

    1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Hatton (NUF)plane plane LGW - NUF
    3. Take the taxi from Hatton (NUF) to Hambantotataxi taxi
    18h 37m
    Rs 123,898–280,723

  6. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Kandy, taxi

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Kandy (KDW)plane plane LHR - KDW
    2. Take the taxi from Kandy (KDW) to Hambantotataxi taxi
    21h 18m
    Rs 121,874–324,915

  7. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Kandy, taxi

    1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Kandy (KDW)plane plane LGW - KDW
    3. Take the taxi from Kandy (KDW) to Hambantotataxi taxi
    19h 51m
    Rs 132,398–291,723

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

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration12h 19mAverage Duration
TicketRs 111,177Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,961.9 km
  • Duration: 16h 18m

What companies run services between London, England and Hambantota, Sri Lanka?

There is no direct connection from London to Hambantota. However, you can take the train to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3, walk to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) airport, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), then drive to Hambantota. Alternatively, you can take the train to Gatwick Airport, walk to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) airport, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), then drive to Hambantota.

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