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Flights from Amsterdam to Colombo
There are no direct flights from Amsterdam to Colombo. The easiest way is one stop via Mumbai or Dubai, about 12h 59m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 12h 59m
Amsterdam to Colombo at a glance
Fastest journey12h 59mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Mumbai or Dubai
Best ways to fly from Amsterdam to Colombo
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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AMS Mumbai (BOM) CMB
Leg 1: IndiGo, KLM, China Airlines · Leg 2: Air India, IndiGo, SriLankan Airlines
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AMS Abu Dhabi (AUH) CMB
Leg 1: Etihad Airways · Leg 2: Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Etihad Airways
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AMS Kuwait City (KWI) CMB
Leg 1: Kuwait Airways · Leg 2: Jazeera Airways, Kuwait Airways, SriLankan Airlines
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AMS Doha (DOH) CMB
Leg 1: Qatar Airways, Malaysia Airlines · Leg 2: Qatar Airways, SriLankan Airlines
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
- 8,379 km5,203 miles
- Journey time
- 12h 59mestimate
- Time difference
- +4.5hColombo vs Amsterdam
- Currency in Colombo
- USD
- Airports
- AMS → CMB
Flights from Amsterdam to Colombo: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Amsterdam to Colombo?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Mumbai, Dubai and New Delhi. 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 Amsterdam to Colombo?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 59m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,379 km.
Where do you change planes between Amsterdam and Colombo?
The best connecting points are Mumbai (BOM), Dubai (DXB), New Delhi (DEL) and Abu Dhabi (AUH). IndiGo flies both legs via Mumbai, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Amsterdam and Colombo?
Amsterdam: Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS). Colombo: Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB).
What is the time difference between Amsterdam and Colombo?
Colombo is 4.5 hours ahead of Amsterdam.
