Rome2Rio

How to get fromVancouver Airport (YVR) to Colombo Airport (CMB)by plane, bus, taxi, train, or ferry

Find Transport to Colombo Airport (CMB)

See all options

There are 8 ways to get from Vancouver Airport (YVR) to Colombo Airport (CMB) by plane, bus, taxi, train, or ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly Vancouver International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane YVR - CMB
    20h 5m
    Rs 180,000–360,000

  2. Fly Vancouver International Airport to Sigiriya Airport, Mini Bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane YVR - GIU
    2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Kandybus bus
    27h 26m
    Rs 143,275–361,308

  3. Bus to Bellingham International Airport, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport

    1. Take the bus from River Rock Casino Resort, Richmond to Bellingham Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Bellingham International Airport (BLI) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane BLI - CMB
    28h 50m
    Rs 209,295–561,567

  4. Fly Vancouver International Airport to Hatton, taxi

    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Hatton (NUF)plane plane YVR - NUF
    2. Take the taxi from Hatton (NUF) to Colombo-Airport-CMBtaxi taxi
    25h 24m
    Rs 173,097–396,945

  5. Fly Vancouver International Airport to Kandy, train

    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Kandy (KDW)plane plane YVR - KDW
    2. Take the train from Kandy to Fort Stationtrain train
    28h 25m
    Rs 144,021–363,195

  6. Ferry to Sechelt-Gibsons Airport, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport

    1. Take the ferry from Horseshoe Bay to Langdaleferry ferry
    2. Fly from Sechelt-Gibsons Airport (YHS) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane YHS - CMB
    30h 57m
    Rs 143,820–389,642

  7. Fly Vancouver International Airport to Jaffna, train

    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Jaffna (JAF)plane plane YVR - JAF
    2. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Colombo Forttrain train
    33h 33m
    Rs 277,281–703,745

  8. Fly Vancouver Harbour to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport

    1. Fly from Vancouver Harbour to Seattle - Lake Unionplane plane
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane SEA - CMB
    27h 23m
    Rs 238,753–464,525

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights

Calendar32Weekly Planes
Duration24h 18mAverage Duration
TicketRs 135,900Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Vancouver Airport (YVR) to Colombo Airport (CMB).ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 13,358.1 km
  • Duration: 20h 5m

What companies run services between Vancouver Airport (YVR), Canada and Colombo Airport (CMB), Sri Lanka?

Cathay Pacific, Air Canada, and four other airlines fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) 5 times a day.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around Sri Lanka

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides