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How to get fromManila to Kandyby plane, taxi, train, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Manila to Kandy by plane, taxi, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Kandy

    best
    1. Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Kandy (KDW)plane plane MNL - KDW
    16h 53m
    Rs 67,182–182,825

  2. Fly Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Sigiriya Airport, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane MNL - GIU
    2. Take the taxi from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Kandytaxi taxi
    17h 43m
    Rs 66,682–178,425

  3. Fly Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Hatton, train

    1. Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Hatton (NUF)plane plane MNL - NUF
    2. Take the train from Hatton to Kandytrain train
    19h 56m
    Rs 67,312–184,375

  4. Bus to Clark International Airport, fly to Kandy

    1. Take the bus from Manila Cubao to Daubus bus
    2. Fly from Clark International Airport (CRK) to Kandy (KDW)plane plane CRK - KDW
    23h 52m
    Rs 113,409–284,422

Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Kandy (KDW) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration20h 32mAverage Duration
TicketRs 66,004Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,489.5 km
  • Duration: 16h 53m

What companies run services between Manila, Philippines and Kandy, Sri Lanka?

Thai Airways International, Cinnamon Air, and seven other airlines fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Kandy (KDW) 5 times a day.

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