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There are 5 ways to get from Manchester to Colombo by plane or train

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  1. Fly from Manchester Airport

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    1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane MAN - CMB
    15h 52m
    Rs 150,128–304,179

  2. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane BHX - CMB
    17h 22m
    Rs 172,913–240,119

  3. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain train
    2. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane LGW - CMB
    15h 18m
    Rs 174,890–346,017

  4. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane LHR - CMB
    16h 8m
    Rs 183,810–421,117

  5. Train to Newcastle, fly

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Newcastletrain train
    2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane NCL - CMB
    18h 52m
    Rs 173,408–502,652

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights

Calendar52Weekly Planes
Duration14h 15mAverage Duration
TicketRs 103,436Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 8,897 km
  • Duration: 15h 52m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Colombo, Sri Lanka?

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

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