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There are 2 ways to get from Colombo to Manila by plane or bus

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  1. Fly to Ninoy Aquino International Airport

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    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)plane plane CMB - MNL
    8h 50m
    ₱13,719–26,037

  2. Fly to Clark International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Clark International Airport (CRK)plane plane CMB - CRK
    2. Take the bus from Dau to Manila Cubaobus bus
    12h 9m
    ₱27,075–87,515

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) flights

Calendar52Weekly Planes
Duration10h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket₱11,959Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Manila, Philippines?

Thai Airways International, AirAsia, and four other airlines fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) every 4 hours.

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