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There are 6 ways to get from New Orleans to Colombo by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport

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    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane MSY - CMB
    24h 9m
    Rs 169,075–611,681

  2. Fly Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Koggala, train

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    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Koggala (KCT)plane plane MSY - KCT
    2. Take the train from Habaraduwa to Bambalapitiyatrain train
    34h 56m
    Rs 160,785–604,581

  3. Bus, bus to Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport

    1. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Biloxi Transit Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Biloxi to Crestviewbus bus
    3. Fly from Destin–Fort Walton Beach Airport (VPS) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane VPS - CMB
    32h 21m
    Rs 205,839–512,428

  4. Fly Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Batticaloa Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Batticaloa Airport (BTC)plane plane MSY - BTC
    2. Take the bus from Batticaloa to Colombo Pettahbus bus
    34h 41m
    Rs 163,325–603,731

  5. Fly Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Weerawila International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ)plane plane MSY - WRZ
    2. Take the bus from Tissamaharama to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminalbus bus
    39h 26m
    Rs 162,275–602,781

  6. Fly Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Sigiriya Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane MSY - GIU
    2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Colombobus bus
    34h 34m

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration26h 49mAverage Duration
TicketRs 159,837Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between New Orleans, LA, USA and Colombo, Sri Lanka?

British Airways, SriLankan Airlines, and IndiGo Airlines fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) twice daily.

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