There are 2 ways to get from Manila to Sri Lanka 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 8mRs 98,579–154,421Bus 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 23mRs 104,805–256,017
Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Manila to Sri Lanka is to fly which costs Rs. 95000 - Rs. 160000 and takes 11h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Manila to Sri Lanka is to fly which takes 11h 8m and costs Rs. 95000 - Rs. 160000.
The distance between Manila and Sri Lanka is 4575 km.
It takes approximately 11h 8m to get from Manila to Sri Lanka, including transfers.
Sri Lanka is 2h 30m behind Manila. It is currently 5:03 AM in Manila and 2:33 AM in Sri Lanka.
There are 1345+ hotels available in Sri Lanka.
What companies run services between Manila, Philippines and 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
- 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
- airasia.com
Flights from Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 95,000–140,000
- 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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