There are 2 ways to get from Manila to Colombo by plane or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport
best- Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane MNL - CMB
11h 21mRs 104,176–161,917Bus to Clark International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Manila Cubao to Daubus
- Fly from Clark International Airport (CRK) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane CRK - CMB
12h 36mRs 110,401–263,512
Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Manila to Colombo is to fly which costs Rs. 100000 - Rs. 170000 and takes 11h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Manila to Colombo is to fly which takes 11h 21m and costs Rs. 100000 - Rs. 170000.
The distance between Manila and Colombo is 4597 km.
It takes approximately 11h 21m to get from Manila to Colombo, including transfers.
Colombo is 2h 30m behind Manila. It is currently 12:04 PM in Manila and 9:34 AM in Colombo.
There are 1358+ hotels available in Colombo.
What companies run services between Manila, Philippines and Colombo, Sri Lanka?
Malaysia Airlines, Singapore Airlines, and five other airlines fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) every 4 hours.
- Website
- malaysiaairlines.com
Flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 65,000–230,000
- Website
- thaiairways.com
Flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport via Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 75,000–180,000
Flights from Clark International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport via Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 100,000–250,000
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 95,000–140,000
- Website
- cathaypacific.com
Flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport via Hong Kong
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 60,000–200,000
Flights from Clark International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport via Hong Kong
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 85,000–270,000
- Website
- singaporeair.com
Flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport via Singapore Changi
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 70,000–290,000
- Website
- srilankan.com
Flights from Clark International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport via Singapore Changi
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 50m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- Rs 90,000–250,000
- Phone
- +63 998 591 5102
- [email protected]
- Website
- victoryliner.com
Bus from Manila Cubao to Dau
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- Rs 950–1,400
- Schedules at
- victoryliner.com
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