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Flights from Accra to Colombo

There are no direct flights from Accra to Colombo. The easiest way is one stop via Dubai or Doha, about 14h 29m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 14h 25m
ACCCMBDXB

Accra to Colombo at a glance

Fastest journey14h 25mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dubai or Doha

Best ways to fly from Accra 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
ACC Dubai (DXB) CMB
Leg 1: Emirates · Leg 2: Emirates, FitsAir, flydubai
One airline, one ticket ~14h 29m
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2
ACC Doha (DOH) CMB
Leg 1: Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Qatar Airways, SriLankan Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~14h 25m
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3
ACC Istanbul (IST) CMB
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~16h 27m
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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
8,837 km5,488 miles
Journey time
14h 25mestimate
Time difference
+5.5hColombo vs Accra
Currency in Colombo
USD
Airports
ACC → CMB

Flights from Accra to Colombo: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Accra to Colombo?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Dubai, 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 Accra to Colombo?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 14h 25m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,837 km.
Where do you change planes between Accra and Colombo?
The best connecting points are Dubai (DXB), Doha (DOH) and Istanbul (IST). Emirates flies both legs via Dubai, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Accra and Colombo?
Accra: Kotoka International Airport (ACC). Colombo: Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB).
What is the time difference between Accra and Colombo?
Colombo is 5.5 hours ahead of Accra.

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