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There are 5 ways to get from Islamabad to Colombo by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly Islamabad International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport

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    1. Fly from Islamabad International Airport (ISB) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane ISB - CMB
    6h 26m
    Rs 130,876–233,808

  2. Fly Islamabad International Airport to Sigiriya Airport, Mini Bus

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    1. Fly from Islamabad International Airport (ISB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane ISB - GIU
    2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Kandybus bus
    14h 53m
    Rs 124,076–355,108

  3. Bus to Lahore International Airport, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Islamabad to Lahorebus bus
    2. Fly from Lahore International Airport (LHE) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane LHE - CMB
    12h 25m
    Rs 142,035–194,941

  4. Fly Islamabad International Airport to Kandy, train

    1. Fly from Islamabad International Airport (ISB) to Kandy (KDW)plane plane ISB - KDW
    2. Take the train from Kandy to Maradanatrain train
    15h 34m
    Rs 124,776–357,308

  5. Fly Islamabad International Airport to Hatton, train

    1. Fly from Islamabad International Airport (ISB) to Hatton (NUF)plane plane ISB - NUF
    2. Take the train from Hatton to Fort Stationtrain train
    17h 55m
    Rs 124,106–356,458

Islamabad International Airport (ISB) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration9h 30mAverage Duration
TicketRs 78,988Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 3,088.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 26m

What companies run services between Islamabad, Pakistan and Colombo, Sri Lanka?

Fly Jinnah Services, SriLankan Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Islamabad International Airport (ISB) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) twice daily.

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