What is the cheapest way to get from England to Colombo?

The cheapest way to get from England to Colombo is to fly which costs Rs. 140000 - Rs. 270000 and takes 15h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from England to Colombo?

The fastest way to get from England to Colombo is to train and fly which takes 13h 6m and costs Rs. 150000 - Rs. 280000.

How far is it from England to Colombo?

The distance between England and Colombo is 8771 km.

How long does it take to get from England to Colombo?

It takes approximately 13h 6m to get from England to Colombo, including transfers.

What is the time difference between England and Colombo?

Colombo is 4h 30m ahead of England. It is currently 5:52 AM in England and 10:22 AM in Colombo.

Where can I stay near Colombo?

There are 1465+ hotels available in Colombo.

England to Colombo - 5 ways to travel via train, and plane

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There are 5 ways to get from England to Colombo by train or plane

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Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
best
1. Take the train from London Bridge to Gatwick Airporttrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane LGW - CMB
13h 6m
Rs 154,387–273,733
Fly from Birmingham Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane BHX - CMB
15h 44m
Rs 139,692–303,906
Fly from London Heathrow Airport
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane LHR - CMB
13h 44m
Rs 144,181–309,075
Fly from Manchester Airport
1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane MAN - CMB
15h 47m
Rs 140,063–264,032
Fly from London City Airport
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane LCY - CMB
15h 37m
Rs 179,869–563,870

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights

39Weekly Planes

13h 20mAverage Duration

Rs 110,406Cheapest Price

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Distance: 8,771 km
Duration: 13h 6m

What companies run services between England and Colombo, Sri Lanka?

SriLankan Airlines, Oman Air, and two other airlines fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) 3 times a day.

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