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

The cheapest way to get from Glasgow to Colombo is to train and fly which costs Rs. 200000 - Rs. 750000 and takes 20h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Glasgow to Colombo is to fly which takes 15h 46m and costs Rs. 150000 - Rs. 430000.

How far is it from Glasgow to Colombo?

The distance between Glasgow and Colombo is 9040 km.

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

It takes approximately 15h 46m to get from Glasgow to Colombo, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Glasgow and Colombo?

Colombo is 4h 30m ahead of Glasgow. It is currently 3:28 PM in Glasgow and 7:58 PM in Colombo.

Where can I stay near Colombo?

There are 1462+ hotels available in Colombo.

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

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

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Fly from Glasgow Airport
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1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane GLA - CMB
15h 46m
Rs 150,083–423,067
Train to Edinburgh Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Haymarkettrain
2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane EDI - CMB
17h 35m
Rs 276,488–1,231,335
Train, train to Newcastle, fly
1. Take the train from Glasgow Queen Street to Edinburgh Waverleytrain
2. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Newcastletrain
3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane NCL - CMB
18h 51m
Rs 177,532–537,996
Train, train to Manchester Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Lancastertrain
2. Take the train from Lancaster to Manchester Airporttrain
3. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane MAN - CMB
19h 11m
Rs 194,492–726,856
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane BHX - CMB
20h 13m
Rs 205,602–739,241

Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights

15Weekly Planes

13h 35mAverage Duration

Rs 130,313Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 9,040.4 km
Duration: 15h 46m

What companies run services between Glasgow, Scotland and Colombo, Sri Lanka?

Emirates, Flydubai, and two other airlines fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) twice daily.

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