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Flights from Ankara to Colombo

There are no direct flights from Ankara to Colombo. The easiest way is one stop via Dubai or Doha, about 9h 56m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 9h 56m
ESBCMBDXB

Ankara to Colombo at a glance

Fastest journey9h 56mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dubai or Doha

Best ways to fly from Ankara 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
ANK Dubai (DXB) CMB
Leg 1: flydubai, Pegasus Airlines · Leg 2: Emirates, FitsAir, flydubai
One airline, one ticket ~9h 56m
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2
ANK Doha (DOH) CMB
Leg 1: Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Qatar Airways, SriLankan Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~10h 00m
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3
ANK Istanbul (IST) CMB
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~10h 48m
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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
5,934 km3,685 miles
Journey time
9h 56mestimate
Time difference
+2.5hColombo vs Ankara
Currency in Colombo
USD
Airports
ESB → CMB

Flights from Ankara to Colombo: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Ankara 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 Ankara to Colombo?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 9h 56m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 5,934 km.
Where do you change planes between Ankara and Colombo?
The best connecting points are Dubai (DXB), Doha (DOH) and Istanbul (IST). flydubai flies both legs via Dubai, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Ankara and Colombo?
Ankara: Esenboğa International Airport (ESB). Colombo: Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB).
What is the time difference between Ankara and Colombo?
Colombo is 2.5 hours ahead of Ankara.

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