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How to get fromNew Zealand to Sri Lankaby plane or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from New Zealand to Sri Lanka by plane or bus

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  1. Fly from Tauranga Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Tauranga Airport (TRG) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane TRG - CMB
    17h 54m
    Rs 167,412–558,833

  2. Fly from Auckland

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane AKL - CMB
    18h 2m
    Rs 133,321–304,674

  3. Fly from Christchurch International Airport

    1. Fly from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane CHC - CMB
    18h 48m
    Rs 153,881–314,481

  4. Fly from Wellington

    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane WLG - CMB
    20h 47m
    Rs 154,552–395,735

  5. Bus to Queenstown Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Dunedin to Frankton Bus Interchangebus bus
    2. Fly from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane ZQN - CMB
    22h 25m
    Rs 198,591–565,079

Tauranga Airport (TRG) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights

Calendar31Weekly Planes
Duration21h 17mAverage Duration
TicketRs 161,575Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 11,064.9 km
  • Duration: 17h 54m

What companies run services between New Zealand and Sri Lanka?

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

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