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How to get fromColombo to Svalbardby plane, bus, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Colombo to Svalbard by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane CMB - LYR
    20h 44m
    $1,038–3,043

  2. Train to Koggala, fly

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    1. Take the train from Fort Station to Habaraduwatrain train
    2. Fly from Koggala (KCT) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane KCT - LYR
    33h 26m
    $762–2,220

  3. Bus to Sigiriya Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Pettah to Dambullabus bus
    2. Fly from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR)plane plane GIU - LYR
    2d 9h

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) flights

Calendar8Weekly Planes
Duration23h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$995Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,701.5 km
  • Duration: 20h 44m

What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Svalbard, SJ?

Qatar Airways, Scandinavian Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Svalbard Airport, Longyear (LYR) once daily.

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