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How to get fromSydney to Colomboby plane, car, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Sydney to Colombo by plane, car, or bus

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  1. Fly from Sydney International Airport

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    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane SYD - CMB
    14h 3m
    Rs 123,431–256,511

  2. Drive to Orange Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Sydney to Orange-Airport-OAGcar car
    2. Fly from Orange Airport (OAG) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane OAG - CMB
    18h 28m
    Rs 169,119–406,339

  3. Bus to Canberra International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Sydney Central Station to Canberrabus bus
    2. Fly from Canberra International Airport (CBR) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane CBR - CMB
    19h 13m
    Rs 138,089–335,510

Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration15h 16mAverage Duration
TicketRs 106,663Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 8,805 km
  • Duration: 14h 3m

What companies run services between Sydney, NSW, Australia and Colombo, Sri Lanka?

SriLankan Airlines, Singapore Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) 4 times a day.

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