What is the cheapest way to get from Manchester to Colombo?

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Colombo is to fly which costs Rs. 140000 - Rs. 230000 and takes 15h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Manchester to Colombo?

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Colombo is to fly which takes 15h 7m and costs Rs. 140000 - Rs. 230000.

How far is it from Manchester to Colombo?

The distance between Manchester and Colombo is 8897 km.

How long does it take to get from Manchester to Colombo?

It takes approximately 15h 7m to get from Manchester to Colombo, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Manchester and Colombo?

Colombo is 5h 30m ahead of Manchester. It is currently 6:43 AM in Manchester and 12:13 PM in Colombo.

Where can I stay near Colombo?

There are 1342+ hotels available in Colombo.

Manchester to Colombo - 5 ways to travel via train, and plane

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

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Fly from Manchester Airport
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1. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane MAN - CMB
15h 7m
Rs 139,818–223,673
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham Internationaltrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane BHX - CMB
16h 42m
Rs 162,045–326,718
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane LHR - CMB
15h 49m
Rs 161,890–316,219
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to London Eustontrain
2. Take the train from London Victoria to Gatwick Airporttrain
3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane LGW - CMB
15h 46m
Rs 181,751–305,580
Train to Newcastle, fly
1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Newcastletrain
2. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane NCL - CMB
19h 8m
Rs 180,120–255,293

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

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13h 15mAverage Duration

Rs 87,164Cheapest Price

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Distance: 8,897.1 km
Duration: 15h 7m

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

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

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