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There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Nelson by plane, bus, or shuttle

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Fly to Nelson Airport
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1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Nelson Airport (NSN)plane CMB - NSN
17h 33m
$1,549–5,560
Fly to Christchurch International Airport, shuttle
cheapest
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)plane CMB - CHC
2. Take a shuttle bus from Christchurch to Nelsonshuttle
21h 10m
$1,202–4,261
Fly to Woodbourne Airport, bus
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Woodbourne Airport (BHE)plane CMB - BHE
2. Take the bus from Woodbourne to Nelsonbus
25h 16m
$1,563–7,611
Fly to Picton, bus
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Picton (PCN)plane CMB - PCN
2. Take the bus from Koromiko to Nelsonbus
23h 56m
$1,263–4,211

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Nelson Airport (NSN) flights

17Weekly Planes

19h 38mAverage Duration

$1,542Cheapest Price

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Distance: 10,847.9 km
Duration: 17h 33m

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

Singapore Airlines, Air New Zealand, and two other airlines fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Nelson Airport (NSN) twice daily.

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

Nelson (Maori: Whakatū) is a New Zealand city on the eastern shores of Tasman Bay at the top of the South Island. It is the oldest city in the South Island and the second-oldest settled city in New Zealand; it was established in 1841 and became a city by royal charter in 1858. - Wikipedia (opens in a new window)

Things to do in Nelson

World of Wearable Art(Opens in a new window)

The World of WearableArt & Classic Cars Museum (WOW) is a museum devoted to wearable art and classic cars located in Nelson, New Zealand. It opened in October 2001.

Founders Heritage Park(Opens in a new window)

Founders Heritage Park is a museum in Nelson, New Zealand, housing a number of groups with historical themes, including transport. A short heritage railway line is operated by the Nelson Railway Society. Several shops operate in the museum, selling bakery and other artisan foods, as well as locally-made arts & crafts.

Nelson Provincial Museum(Opens in a new window)

The Nelson Provincial Museum, Pupuri Taonga O Te Tai Ao is a regional museum in the city of Nelson, New Zealand. The museum showcases the Nelson and Tasman regions' history, from geological origins to the stories of individuals and families.

Nelson Railway Society(Opens in a new window)

The Nelson Railway Society operates a short heritage railway line in the Founders Heritage Park, Nelson, New Zealand.

Places to stay in Nelson

Palazzo Motor Lodge(Opens in a new window)

9.5Superb

Waimarie on Riverside Motel & Apartments(Opens in a new window)

8.8Fabulous

Palms Motel(Opens in a new window)

9.0Fabulous

The Hotel Nelson(Opens in a new window)

8.1Very Good

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