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How to get fromWellington to Colomboby plane, train, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Wellington to Colombo by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Bandaranaike International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane WLG - CMB
    20h 56m
    Rs 160,085–403,144

  2. Fly to Sigiriya Airport, Mini Bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane WLG - GIU
    2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Kandybus bus
    31h 42m
    Rs 153,285–424,444

  3. Fly to Kandy, train

    1. Fly from Wellington (WLG) to Kandy (KDW)plane plane WLG - KDW
    2. Take the train from Kandy to Maradanatrain train
    35h 54m
    Rs 153,985–426,644

Wellington (WLG) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights

Calendar23Weekly Planes
Duration20h 2mAverage Duration
TicketRs 146,913Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 10,982.8 km
  • Duration: 20h 56m

What companies run services between Wellington, New Zealand and Colombo, Sri Lanka?

Air New Zealand, Jetstar, and three other airlines fly from Wellington (WLG) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) 3 times a day.

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