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There are 2 ways to get from Heathrow to Colombo by plane or bus

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  1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport

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    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane LHR - CMB
    11h 10m
    Rs 148,520–318,154

  2. Bus to London Gatwick Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to South Terminal Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane LGW - CMB
    13h 40m
    Rs 152,356–296,063

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration13h 8mAverage Duration
TicketRs 131,317Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,747.9 km
  • Duration: 11h 10m

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

SriLankan Airlines, Air India Limited, and two other airlines fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) twice daily.

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