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Flights from Athens to Colombo
There are no direct flights from Athens to Colombo. The easiest way is one stop via Dubai or Abu Dhabi, about 10h 42m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 10h 42m
Athens to Colombo at a glance
Fastest journey10h 42mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dubai or Abu Dhabi
Best ways to fly from Athens 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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ATH Abu Dhabi (AUH) CMB
Leg 1: Aegean Airlines, Etihad Airways · Leg 2: Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Etihad Airways
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ATH Istanbul (IST) CMB
Leg 1: Aegean Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Sky Express (Greece) · Leg 2: Turkish 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
- 6,595 km4,095 miles
- Journey time
- 10h 42mestimate
- Time difference
- +3.5hColombo vs Athens
- Currency in Colombo
- USD
- Airports
- ATH → CMB
Flights from Athens to Colombo: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Athens to Colombo?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Dubai, Abu Dhabi 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 Athens to Colombo?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 10h 42m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 6,595 km.
Where do you change planes between Athens and Colombo?
The best connecting points are Dubai (DXB), Abu Dhabi (AUH), Istanbul (IST) and Mumbai (BOM). Aegean Airlines flies both legs via Dubai, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Athens and Colombo?
Athens: Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH). Colombo: Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB).
What is the time difference between Athens and Colombo?
Colombo is 3.5 hours ahead of Athens.
