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How to get fromVancouver to Colomboby plane, bus, train, or ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Vancouver to Colombo by plane, bus, train, or ferry

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  1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane YVR - CMB
    22h 55m
    Rs 199,303–382,582

  2. Fly from Coal Harbour Spb

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Coal Harbour Spb (CXH) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane CXH - CMB
    28h 10m
    Rs 179,904–461,327

  3. Bus to Bellingham International Airport, fly

    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 29m
    Rs 208,303–572,582

  4. Train to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, fly

    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
    29h 2m
    Rs 227,339–446,700

  5. Ferry to Sechelt-Gibsons Airport, fly

    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 45m
    Rs 181,683–489,062

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

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration24h 18mAverage Duration
TicketRs 139,868Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 13,405.1 km
  • Duration: 22h 55m

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

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

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