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How to get fromSri Lanka to Nairobi Airport (NBO)by plane, ferry, train, bus, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Sri Lanka to Nairobi Airport (NBO) by plane, ferry, train, bus, or taxi

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  1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport

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    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Nairobi (NBO)plane plane CMB - NBO
    10h 27m
    $389–910

  2. Train to Koggala, fly

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    1. Take the train from Moratuwa to Habaraduwatrain train
    2. Fly from Koggala (KCT) to Nairobi (NBO)plane plane KCT - NBO
    22h 58m
    $281–659

  3. Ferry, train to Trichy International Airport, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Kankesanturai to Nagapattinamferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Nagappattinam to Manjattidaltrain train
    3. Fly from Trichy International Airport (TRZ) to Nairobi (NBO)plane plane TRZ - NBO
    20h 45m
    $337–842

  4. Bus, taxi to Weerawila International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Rathnapura to Embilipitiyabus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Embilipitiya to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)taxi taxi
    3. Fly from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Nairobi (NBO)plane plane WRZ - NBO
    24h 54m
    $302–676

  5. Train to Batticaloa Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Gampaha to Batticaloatrain train
    2. Fly from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Nairobi (NBO)plane plane BTC - NBO
    24h 43m
    $319–771

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Nairobi (NBO) flights

Calendar79Weekly Planes
Duration12h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$351Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,869.5 km
  • Duration: 10h 27m

What companies run services between Sri Lanka and Nairobi Airport (NBO), Kenya?

IndiGo Airlines, Air Arabia, and seven other airlines fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Nairobi (NBO) every 2 hours.

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