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There are 6 ways to get from Vancouver to Colombo by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Vancouver International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport

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    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane YVR - CMB
    23h 40m
    Rs 229,280–372,536

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

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    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane YVR - GIU
    2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Kandybus bus
    28h 51m
    Rs 122,480–333,836

  3. Fly Coal Harbour Spb to Bandaranaike International Airport

    1. Fly from Coal Harbour Spb (CXH) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane CXH - CMB
    27h 15m
    Rs 140,007–358,130

  4. Train to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport

    1. Take the train from Vancouver to Seattletrain train
    2. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane SEA - CMB
    28h 39m
    Rs 192,133–481,834

  5. 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
    29h 9m
    Rs 217,780–572,536

  6. Fly Vancouver International Airport to Hatton, train

    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Hatton (NUF)plane plane YVR - NUF
    2. Take the train from Hatton to Fort Stationtrain train
    31h 53m
    Rs 122,510–335,186

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

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration23h 50mAverage Duration
TicketRs 115,473Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 13,405.1 km
  • Duration: 23h 40m

What companies run services between Vancouver, BC, Canada and Colombo, Sri Lanka?

Cathay Pacific, Air India Limited, and four other airlines fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) 4 times a day.

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