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There are 4 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 5m
    Rs 109,426–213,309

  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 6m
    Rs 137,637–458,576

  3. 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
    15h 43m
    Rs 141,181–354,034

  4. Train, train to Newcastle, fly

    1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Yorktrain train
    2. Take the train from York to Newcastletrain train
    3. Fly from Newcastle (NCL) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane NCL - CMB
    18h 44m
    Rs 141,200–463,498

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

Calendar57Weekly Planes
Duration13h 23mAverage Duration
TicketRs 79,580Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Manchester, England and Colombo, Sri Lanka?

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

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