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Flights from Beirut to Colombo
There are no direct flights from Beirut to Colombo. The easiest way is one stop via Abu Dhabi or Dubai, about 9h 18m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 9h 17m
Beirut to Colombo at a glance
Fastest journey9h 17mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Abu Dhabi or Dubai
Best ways to fly from Beirut 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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BEY Abu Dhabi (AUH) CMB
Leg 1: Air Arabia, Etihad Airways, Middle East Airlines - Air Liban · Leg 2: Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Etihad Airways
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BEY Dubai (DXB) CMB
Leg 1: Emirates, flydubai, Middle East Airlines - Air Liban · Leg 2: Emirates, FitsAir, flydubai
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BEY Kuwait City (KWI) CMB
Leg 1: Jazeera Airways, Kuwait Airways, Middle East Airlines - Air Liban · Leg 2: Jazeera Airways, Kuwait Airways, SriLankan Airlines
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BEY Doha (DOH) CMB
Leg 1: Middle East Airlines - Air Liban, Qatar Airways · 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
- 5,445 km3,381 miles
- Journey time
- 9h 17mestimate
- Time difference
- +3.5hColombo vs Beirut
- Currency in Colombo
- USD
- Airports
- BEY → CMB
Flights from Beirut to Colombo: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Beirut to Colombo?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Kuwait City. 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 Beirut to Colombo?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 9h 17m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 5,445 km.
Where do you change planes between Beirut and Colombo?
The best connecting points are Abu Dhabi (AUH), Dubai (DXB), Kuwait City (KWI) and Doha (DOH). Air Arabia flies both legs via Abu Dhabi, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Beirut and Colombo?
Beirut: Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport (BEY). Colombo: Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB).
What is the time difference between Beirut and Colombo?
Colombo is 3.5 hours ahead of Beirut.





