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There are 3 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 26m
    Rs 130,452–263,629

  2. Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane BHD - CMB
    19h 37m
    Rs 124,588–309,019

  3. Bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly

    1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt to Ireland W Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane NOC - CMB
    21h
    Rs 164,666–419,367

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

Calendar53Weekly Planes
Duration14hAverage Duration
TicketRs 105,513Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ireland to Colombo.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 9,169.2 km
  • Duration: 16h 26m

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

Qatar Airways, Etihad, and two other airlines fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) every 4 hours.

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