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How to get fromNelson to Sri Lankaby plane, bus, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Nelson to Sri Lanka by plane, bus, or shuttle

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  1. Fly Nelson Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport

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    1. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane NSN - CMB
    21h 39m
    Rs 193,477–704,287

  2. Bus to Woodbourne Airport, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Nelson to Woodbournebus bus
    2. Fly from Woodbourne Airport (BHE) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane BHE - CMB
    23h 31m
    Rs 225,931–763,919

  3. Shuttle to Christchurch International Airport, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Nelson to Christchurchshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane CHC - CMB
    24h 30m
    Rs 221,734–743,878

  4. Fly Nelson Airport to Kandy

    1. Fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Kandy (KDW)plane plane NSN - KDW
    33h 24m
    Rs 212,077–752,687

  5. Bus, shuttle to Hokitika, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Nelson to Westportbus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Westport to Kumara Junctionshuttle bus
    3. Fly from Hokitika (HKK) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane HKK - CMB
    39h 21m
    Rs 203,082–506,319

Nelson Airport (NSN) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights

Calendar30Weekly Planes
Duration22h 5mAverage Duration
TicketRs 193,286Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 10,831.5 km
  • Duration: 21h 39m

What companies run services between Nelson, New Zealand and Sri Lanka?

Air New Zealand, Singapore Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Nelson Airport (NSN) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) 4 times a day.

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