How to get fromColombo to Napierby plane or bus

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

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Fly to Napier Hastings Airport Heliport
best
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Napier Hastings Airport Heliport (NPE)plane CMB - NPE
19h 36m
$1,247–3,456
Fly to Auckland, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Auckland (AKL)plane CMB - AKL
2. Take the bus from Manukau City to Napierbus
23h 28m
$918–1,853
Fly to Gisborne Airport, bus
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Gisborne Airport (GIS)plane CMB - GIS
2. Take the bus from Makaraka to Napierbus
26h 2m
$1,261–3,511
Fly to Wellington, bus
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Wellington (WLG)plane CMB - WLG
2. Take the bus from Wellington - Central to Napierbus
24h 38m
$1,169–1,919

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Napier Hastings Airport Heliport (NPE) flights

35Weekly Planes

20h 52mAverage Duration

$1,216Cheapest Price

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Distance: 11,144.9 km
Duration: 19h 36m

What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Napier, New Zealand?

Jetstar, Qantas, and four other airlines fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Napier Hastings Airport Heliport (NPE) 5 times a day.

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Napier(opens in a new window), New Zealand(opens in a new window)

Napier is a city on the eastern coast of the North Island of New Zealand and the seat of the Hawke's Bay region. It is a beachside city with a seaport, known for its sunny climate, esplanade lined with Norfolk pines, and extensive Art Deco architecture. Napier is sometimes referred to as the "Nice of the Pacific", although that is largely outdated and a more common nickname is 'The Art Deco Capital of the world'.

Things to do in Napier

National Aquarium of New Zealand(Opens in a new window)

The National Aquarium of New Zealand, also known as Napier Aquarium is a public aquarium in Napier, New Zealand. There is a gift shop and cafe on site.

MTG Hawke's Bay(Opens in a new window)

MTG Hawke's Bay Tai Ahuriri (formerly Hawke’s Bay Museum & Art Gallery) is a museum, theatre and art gallery in Napier in New Zealand. MTG Hawke’s Bay occupies three buildings that were redeveloped in 2013.

Cape Kidnappers(Opens in a new window)

Cape Kidnappers is a headland at the southeastern extremity of Hawke's Bay on the east coast of New Zealand's North Island and sits at the end of an 8 km peninsula which protrudes into the Pacific Ocean. It is 20 km south-east of the city of Napier. Access to the Cape by road stops at Clifton, which is the departure point for many tourists. The Cape Kidnappers Golf Course lies between the headland and the nearby coastal community of Te Awanga.

McLean Park(Opens in a new window)

McLean Park is a sports ground in Napier, New Zealand. The two main sports played at the ground are cricket and rugby union. It is one of the largest cricket grounds in New Zealand.

Places to stay in Napier

Shoreline Motel(Opens in a new window)

8.3Very Good

Art Deco Masonic Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.8Fabulous

Navigate Seaside Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.9Fabulous

Harbour View Motel on Ahuriri Beach in Napier NZ with sea view suites(Opens in a new window)

8.8Fabulous

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