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There are 4 ways to get from Ireland to Colombo by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly from Dublin Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane DUB - CMB
    16h 49m
    Rs 141,819–565,392

  2. Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly

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    1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Great Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane BHD - CMB
    19h 38m
    Rs 122,704–306,442

  3. Fly from Cork Airport

    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane ORK - CMB
    20h 16m
    Rs 129,955–513,071

  4. Bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly

    1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt Station to Ireland West Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane NOC - CMB
    20h 26m
    Rs 124,351–308,939

Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration15hAverage Duration
TicketRs 85,970Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Ireland and Colombo, Sri Lanka?

Emirates, Turkish Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) 4 times a day.

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