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There are 5 ways to get from Manchester to Sri Lanka by plane or train

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  1. Fly Manchester Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane MAN - CMB
    15h 44m
    Rs 134,202–246,141

  2. Fly Manchester Airport to Kandy

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Kandy (KDW)plane plane MAN - KDW
    18h 9m
    Rs 87,802–254,541

  3. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane BHX - CMB
    17h 9m
    Rs 146,285–278,915

  4. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane LHR - CMB
    15h 56m
    Rs 155,962–307,210

  5. Train to Newcastle, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport

    1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Newcastletrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane NCL - CMB
    18h 33m
    Rs 173,624–246,408

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights

Calendar48Weekly Planes
Duration13h 56mAverage Duration
TicketRs 88,191Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,875.3 km
  • Duration: 15h 44m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Sri Lanka?

Qatar Airways, Etihad, and Emirates fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) every 4 hours.

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