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There are 3 ways to get from Réunion to Colombo by plane or train

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  1. Fly to Bandaranaike International Airport

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    1. Fly from Gillot Airport (RUN) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane RUN - CMB
    15h 9m
    Rs 229,245–292,862

  2. Fly to Hatton, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Gillot Airport (RUN) to Hatton (NUF)plane plane RUN - NUF
    2. Take the train from Hatton to Fort Stationtrain train
    32h 2m
    Rs 102,475–265,512

  3. Fly to Kandy, train

    1. Fly from Gillot Airport (RUN) to Kandy (KDW)plane plane RUN - KDW
    2. Take the train from Kandy to Fort Stationtrain train
    29h 52m
    Rs 103,445–266,762

Gillot Airport (RUN) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration14h 27mAverage Duration
TicketRs 92,990Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Réunion to Colombo.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 4,143.9 km
  • Duration: 15h 9m

What companies run services between Réunion and Colombo, Sri Lanka?

Air Austral, SriLankan Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Gillot Airport (RUN) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) twice daily.

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