diff --git a/tests/files/packet_debian11-custom-cni.yml b/tests/files/packet_debian11-custom-cni.yml
index e64fc8ef8..407423e38 100644
--- a/tests/files/packet_debian11-custom-cni.yml
+++ b/tests/files/packet_debian11-custom-cni.yml
@@ -6,4 +6,4 @@ mode: default
 # Kubespray settings
 kube_network_plugin: custom_cni
 custom_cni_manifests:
-  - tests/files/custom_cni/cilium.yaml
+  - "{{ playbook_dir }}/../tests/files/custom_cni/cilium.yaml"