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There are 5 ways to get from Birmingham to Colombo by plane or train

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 from Birmingham Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane BHX - CMB
    15h 4m
    Rs 149,567–303,759

  2. Train to London Stansted Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain train
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane STN - CMB
    17h 22m
    Rs 131,346–410,895

  3. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane LHR - CMB
    15h 1m
    Rs 149,095–310,644

  4. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to London Eustontrain train
    2. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane LGW - CMB
    14h 58m
    Rs 168,953–281,002

  5. Train to Manchester Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane MAN - CMB
    16h 44m
    Rs 151,975–227,046

Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration13h 6mAverage Duration
TicketRs 108,423Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,854.1 km
  • Duration: 15h 4m

What companies run services between Birmingham, England and Colombo, Sri Lanka?

Qatar Airways, Emirates, and Turkish Airlines fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) 4 times a day.

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