How to get fromDurban to ColomboBy plane, bus, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Durban to Colombo by plane, bus, or train

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Fly King Shaka International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport
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1. Fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane DUR - CMB
16h 1m
Rs 132,474–395,442
Bus to Pietermaritzburg, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport
1. Take the bus from Durban Bus Stn to Burger Stbus
2. Fly from Pietermaritzburg (PZB) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane PZB - CMB
21h 17m
Rs 160,591–480,116
Fly King Shaka International Airport to Kandy, train
1. Fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Kandy (KDW)plane DUR - KDW
2. Take the train from Kandy to Maradanatrain
26h 24m
Rs 136,374–418,942
Fly King Shaka International Airport to Hatton, train
1. Fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Hatton (NUF)plane DUR - NUF
2. Take the train from Hatton to Fort Stationtrain
28h 44m
Rs 135,704–418,092
Fly King Shaka International Airport to Sigiriya Airport, Mini Bus
1. Fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane DUR - GIU
2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Kandybus
25h 43m
Rs 135,674–416,742
Fly King Shaka International Airport to Koggala, train
1. Fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Koggala (KCT)plane DUR - KCT
2. Take the train from Habaraduwa to Bambalapitiyatrain
27h 4m
Rs 134,184–417,442

King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights

12Weekly Planes

16h 43mAverage Duration

Rs 127,422Cheapest Price

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Distance: 6,686.6 km
Duration: 16h 1m

What companies run services between Durban, South Africa and Colombo, Sri Lanka?

Emirates, Qatar Airways, and two other airlines fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) twice daily.

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Colombo(opens in a new window), Sri Lanka(opens in a new window)

Colombo is the executive and judicial capital and largest city of Sri Lanka by population. According to the Brookings Institution, the Colombo metropolitan area has a population of 5.6 million, and 752,993 in the Municipality. It is the financial centre of the island and a tourist destination. It is located on the west coast of the island and adjacent to the Greater Colombo area which includes Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, the legislative capital of Sri Lanka, and Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia. Colombo is often referred to as the capital since Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte is itself within the urban/suburban area of Colombo. It is also the administrative capital of the Western Province and the district capital of Colombo District. Colombo is a busy and vibrant city with a mixture of modern life, colonial buildings and monuments.

Things to do in Colombo

Galle Face Green(Opens in a new window)

The Galle Face is a 5 ha ocean-side urban park, which stretches for 500 m along the coast, in the heart of the financial and business capital of Sri Lanka, Colombo. The promenade was initially laid out in 1859 by Governor Sir Henry George Ward, although the original Galle Face Green extended over a much larger area than is seen today. The Galle Face Green was initially used for horse racing and as a golf course, but was also used for cricket, polo, football, tennis and rugby.

R. Premadasa Stadium(Opens in a new window)

R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium (RPS) (Sinhala: ආර්. ප්‍රේමදාස ක්‍රීඩාංගනය, Tamil: ஆர். பிரேமதாச சர்வதேச கிரிக்கெட் விளையாட்டு மைதானம்; also known as Khettarama Stadium, Ranasinghe Premadasa Stadium or simply as the Premadasa Stadium) is a cricket stadium on Khettarama Road, Maligawatta, Colombo, Sri Lanka. The stadium was, before June 1994, known as the Khettarama Cricket Stadium and is today one of the main venues where the Sri Lankan cricket team play, having hosted more than 100 one day international matches. It is the largest stadium in Sri Lanka with capacity of 35,000 spectators. It has capacity exceeding Lord's Cricket Ground. It is nicknamed "Home of Sri Lankan cricket". It was also the stadium where the highest Test score was scored.

Pettah(Opens in a new window)

Pettah is a neighborhood in Colombo, Sri Lanka located east of the City centre Fort. The Pettah neighborhood is famous for the Pettah Market, a series of open air bazaars and markets. It is Sri Lanka's busiest commercial area, where most of the shops, textiles, buildings and many other business organisations are centered.

Fort(Opens in a new window)

Fort is the central business district of Colombo in Sri Lanka. It is the financial district of Colombo and the location of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) and the World Trade Centre of Colombo from which the CSE operates. It is also the location of the Bank of Ceylon headquarters. Along the foreshore of the Fort area is the Galle Face Green Promenade, built in 1859 under the governance of Sir Henry George Ward, the Governor of Ceylon (Sri Lanka) during British colonial administration. Fort is also home to the General Post Office, hotels, government departments and offices.

Places to stay in Colombo

Cinnamon Grand Colombo(Opens in a new window)

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Luxe320 at On320 Residencies(Opens in a new window)

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Fairway Colombo - Sri Lanka's First Hotel With Robot Technology(Opens in a new window)

8.4Very Good

Taj Samudra, Colombo(Opens in a new window)

8.2Very Good

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