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. 270000 and takes 15h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Colombo is to train and fly which takes 15h 21m and costs Rs. 180000 - Rs. 320000.

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 51m to get from Manchester to Colombo, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Manchester and Colombo?

Colombo is 4h 30m ahead of Manchester. It is currently 8:38 PM in Manchester and 1:08 AM in Colombo.

Where can I stay near Colombo?

There are 1449+ 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 51m
Rs 140,008–263,890
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
17h 22m
Rs 152,233–318,044
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 21m
Rs 182,583–320,091
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
16h 9m
Rs 172,253–348,551
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 2m
Rs 191,795–249,917

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

52Weekly Planes

14h 11mAverage Duration

Rs 95,528Cheapest Price

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Distance: 8,897.4 km
Duration: 15h 51m

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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