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There are 4 ways to get from Auckland to Colombo by plane or bus

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  1. Fly from Auckland

    best
    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)planeAKL - CMB
    18h 52m
    Rs 151,554–335,057

  2. Bus to Rotorua, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Rotoruabus
    2. Fly from Rotorua (ROT) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)planeROT - CMB
    25h 34m
    Rs 121,323–431,391

  3. Bus to Whangarei Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Whangareibus
    2. Fly from Whangarei Airport (WRE) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)planeWRE - CMB
    24h 31m
    Rs 121,382–413,240

  4. Bus to Kerikeri Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Auckland - Central to Kerikeribus
    2. Fly from Kerikeri Airport (KKE) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)planeKKE - CMB
    25h 17m
    Rs 125,663–420,346

Auckland (AKL) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights

Calendar43Weekly Planes
Duration17h 3mAverage Duration
TicketRs 85,420Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Auckland, New Zealand and Colombo, Sri Lanka?

Malaysia Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Auckland (AKL) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) every 4 hours.

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