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There are 3 ways to get from Canberra to Colombo by plane or bus

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  1. Fly from Canberra International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane CBR - CMB
    15h 13m
    Rs 104,070–302,116

  2. Bus to Albury, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Alburybus bus
    2. Fly from Albury (ABX) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane ABX - CMB
    19h 52m
    Rs 100,030–315,956

  3. Bus to Sydney International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane SYD - CMB
    16h 36m
    Rs 105,527–237,396

Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration13h 11mAverage Duration
TicketRs 95,085Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Canberra, ACT, Australia and Colombo, Sri Lanka?

Qantas, Jetstar, and two other airlines fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) twice daily.

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