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How to get fromPort Moresby to Colomboby plane, bus, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Port Moresby to Colombo by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Bandaranaike International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Jacksons International Airport (POM) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane POM - CMB
    13h 34m
    Rs 215,945–351,617

  2. Fly to Koggala, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Jacksons International Airport (POM) to Koggala (KCT)plane plane POM - KCT
    2. Take the train from Habaraduwa to Bambalapitiyatrain train
    2d 5h
    Rs 147,655–453,617

  3. Fly to Sigiriya Airport, Mini Bus

    1. Fly from Jacksons International Airport (POM) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane POM - GIU
    2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Kandybus bus
    26h 51m
    Rs 149,145–452,917

  4. Fly to Kandy, train

    1. Fly from Jacksons International Airport (POM) to Kandy (KDW)plane plane POM - KDW
    2. Take the train from Kandy to Fort Stationtrain train
    27h 13m
    Rs 150,145–455,517

  5. Fly to Hatton, train

    1. Fly from Jacksons International Airport (POM) to Hatton (NUF)plane plane POM - NUF
    2. Take the train from Hatton to Fort Stationtrain train
    29h 23m
    Rs 149,175–454,267

Jacksons International Airport (POM) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration13h 12mAverage Duration
TicketRs 220,990Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7,726 km
  • Duration: 13h 34m

What companies run services between Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea and Colombo, Sri Lanka?

Air Niugini, Cathay Pacific, and Singapore Airlines fly from Jacksons International Airport (POM) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) once daily.

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