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There are 5 ways to get from Manila to Kandy by plane, taxi, or bus

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  1. Fly Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Hatton, taxi

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    1. Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Hatton (NUF)planeMNL - NUF
    2. Take the taxi from Hatton (NUF) to Kandytaxi
    15h 54m
    Rs 51,783–144,523

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

    1. Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)planeMNL - GIU
    2. Take the taxi from Sigiriya Airport (GIU) to Kandytaxi
    16h 6m
    Rs 52,883–146,123

  3. Bus to Clark International Airport, fly to Hatton, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Trinoma to Clark International Airportbus
    2. Fly from Clark International Airport (CRK) to Hatton (NUF)planeCRK - NUF
    3. Take the taxi from Hatton (NUF) to Kandytaxi
    25h 15m
    Rs 83,846–237,780

  4. Fly Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Batticaloa Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC)planeMNL - BTC
    2. Take the taxi from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Kandytaxi
    17h 49m
    Rs 57,583–151,123

  5. Fly Ninoy Aquino International Airport to Colombo Airport, fly to Victoria Resevour Kandy

    1. Fly from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)planeMNL - CMB
    2. Fly from Colombo Airport to Victoria Resevour Kandyplane
    12h 29m
    Rs 115,006–150,046

Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) to Hatton (NUF) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration18h 2mAverage Duration
TicketRs 48,569Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from NAIA Rd / Quirino Ave Intersection, Parañaque City, Manila to Victoria Resevour Kandy via Parking Exit Rd / Parking Exit Rd Intersection, Lungsod ng Pasay, Manila, Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL), and Colombo Airport in around 12h 29m.

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