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There are 5 ways to get from London to Matara by plane, taxi, or train

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  1. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport, taxi

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    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane LHR - CMB
    2. Take the taxi from Colombo-Airport-CMB to Matarataxi taxi
    14h 43m
    Rs 142,491–305,699

  2. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Koggala

    cheapest
    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Koggala (KCT)plane plane LHR - KCT
    20h 26m
    Rs 113,991–333,699

  3. Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane LGW - CMB
    3. Take the taxi from Colombo-Airport-CMB to Matarataxi taxi
    17h 16m
    Rs 123,617–224,843

  4. Fly London City Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane LCY - CMB
    2. Take the taxi from Colombo-Airport-CMB to Matarataxi taxi
    17h 13m
    Rs 138,937–375,573

  5. Fly London Heathrow Airport to Weerawila International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane plane LHR - WRZ
    2. Take the taxi from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Matarataxi taxi
    21h 56m
    Rs 120,491–340,699

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

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration12h 3mAverage Duration
TicketRs 92,787Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between London, England and Matara, Sri Lanka?

SriLankan Airlines, Cinnamon Air, and two other airlines fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Koggala (KCT) 6 times a week.

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