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Flights from Abuja to Colombo

There are no direct flights from Abuja to Colombo. The easiest way is one stop via Doha or Istanbul, about 13h 17m door to door.

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 13h 17m
ABVCMBDOH

Abuja to Colombo at a glance

Fastest journey13h 17mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Doha or Istanbul

Best ways to fly from Abuja to Colombo

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
ABV Doha (DOH) CMB
Leg 1: Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Qatar Airways, SriLankan Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~13h 17m
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ABV Istanbul (IST) CMB
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~15h 32m
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Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.

Good to know

Distance
7,968 km4,948 miles
Journey time
13h 17mestimate
Time difference
+4.5hColombo vs Abuja
Currency in Colombo
USD
Airports
ABV → CMB

Flights from Abuja to Colombo: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Abuja to Colombo?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Doha and Istanbul. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Abuja to Colombo?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 13h 17m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,968 km.
Where do you change planes between Abuja and Colombo?
The best connecting points are Doha (DOH) and Istanbul (IST). Qatar Airways flies both legs via Doha, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Abuja and Colombo?
Abuja: Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV). Colombo: Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB).
What is the time difference between Abuja and Colombo?
Colombo is 4.5 hours ahead of Abuja.

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