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How to get fromSydney to Colombo Airport (CMB)by plane, car, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Sydney to Colombo Airport (CMB) by plane, car, or bus

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  1. Fly from Sydney International Airport

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane SYD - CMB
    13h 18m
    Rs 114,994–265,581

  2. Drive to Orange Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Sydney to Orange-Airport-OAGcar car
    2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane OAG - CMB
    19h 53m
    Rs 150,654–405,390

  3. Bus to Canberra International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberrabus bus
    2. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane CBR - CMB
    18h 47m
    Rs 129,894–344,938

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights

Calendar32Weekly Planes
Duration14h 58mAverage Duration
TicketRs 106,421Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,772.6 km
  • Duration: 13h 18m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Colombo Airport (CMB), Sri Lanka?

SriLankan Airlines, Singapore Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) 5 times a day.

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