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There are 5 ways to get from Auckland to Matara by plane, taxi, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Koggala

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    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Koggala (KCT)plane plane AKL - KCT
    2d 9h
    Rs 142,880–375,175

  2. Fly to Hatton, taxi

    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Hatton (NUF)plane plane AKL - NUF
    2. Take the taxi from Hatton (NUF) to Matarataxi taxi
    33h 45m
    Rs 151,780–385,275

  3. Fly to Kandy, train, bus

    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Kandy (KDW)plane plane AKL - KDW
    2. Take the train from Kandy to Fort Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Fort Station to Matara Bus Stationbus bus
    37h 1m
    Rs 145,010–377,765

  4. Fly to Sigiriya Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane AKL - GIU
    2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Kadawathabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kadawatha to Matarabus bus
    26h 51m
    Rs 144,060–465,165

  5. Fly to Jaffna, train, bus

    1. Fly from Auckland (AKL) to Jaffna (JAF)plane plane AKL - JAF
    2. Take the train from Kankesanturai to Colombo Forttrain train
    3. Take the bus from Fort Station to Matara Bus Stationbus bus
    39h 54m
    Rs 264,110–956,915

Auckland (AKL) to Koggala (KCT) flights

Calendar48Weekly Planes
Duration2d 5hAverage Duration
TicketRs 140,584Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 10,865.6 km
  • Duration: 2d 9h

What companies run services between Auckland, New Zealand and Matara, Sri Lanka?

Singapore Airlines, Cinnamon Air, and three other airlines fly from Auckland (AKL) to Koggala (KCT) every 4 hours.

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