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There are 2 ways to get from New Orleans to Colombo by plane or bus

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  1. Fly to Bandaranaike International Airport

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    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane MSY - CMB
    29h 18m
    Rs 239,107–1,211,719

  2. Fly to Sigiriya Airport, Mini Bus

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane MSY - GIU
    2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Kandybus bus
    42h 39m
    Rs 312,307–853,019

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration28h 45mAverage Duration
TicketRs 238,617Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 15,803 km
  • Duration: 29h 18m

What companies run services between New Orleans, LA, USA and Colombo, Sri Lanka?

British Airways, SriLankan Airlines, and six other airlines fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) twice daily.

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