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There are 6 ways to get from Rome Airport (FCO) to Colombo by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Bandaranaike International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane FCO - CMB
    11h 50m
    Rs 120,326–230,022

  2. Fly to Batticaloa Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC)plane plane FCO - BTC
    2. Take the bus from Batticaloa to Colombo Pettahbus bus
    20h 43m
    Rs 88,885–234,449

  3. Fly to Kandy, train

    1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Kandy (KDW)plane plane FCO - KDW
    2. Take the train from Kandy to Maradanatrain train
    19h 18m
    Rs 91,099–215,719

  4. Fly to Sigiriya Airport, Mini Bus

    1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane FCO - GIU
    2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Kandybus bus
    18h 36m
    Rs 90,660–213,519

  5. Fly to Hatton, train

    1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Hatton (NUF)plane plane FCO - NUF
    2. Take the train from Hatton to Fort Stationtrain train
    21h 38m
    Rs 90,301–214,869

  6. Fly to Koggala, train

    1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Koggala (KCT)plane plane FCO - KCT
    2. Take the train from Habaraduwa to Bambalapitiyatrain train
    19h 58m
    Rs 89,298–214,219

Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights

Calendar48Weekly Planes
Duration13h 25mAverage Duration
TicketRs 94,793Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 7,661.7 km
  • Duration: 11h 50m

What companies run services between Rome Airport (FCO), Italy and Colombo, Sri Lanka?

Air Arabia, Etihad, and three other airlines fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) every 4 hours.

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