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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)planeDUB - CMB
    15h 49m
    Rs 111,822–475,396

  2. Bus to Ireland West Airport Knock, fly

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    1. Take the bus from Galway Ceannt Station to Ireland West Airportbus
    2. Fly from Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)planeNOC - CMB
    21h 36m
    Rs 94,386–278,986

  3. Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Centraltrain
    2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)planeBHD - CMB
    18h 28m
    Rs 114,230–278,547

  4. Fly from Cork Airport

    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)planeORK - CMB
    20h 21m
    Rs 99,964–283,083

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

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration13h 41mAverage Duration
TicketRs 68,396Cheapest Price
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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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