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Flights from Berlin to Colombo

There are no direct flights from Berlin to Colombo. The easiest way is one stop via Istanbul or Doha, about 12h 30m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 12h 30m
BERCMBIST

Berlin to Colombo at a glance

Fastest journey12h 30mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Istanbul or Doha

Best ways to fly from Berlin 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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BER Istanbul (IST) CMB
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines, UR Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~12h 30m
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BER Doha (DOH) CMB
Leg 1: Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Qatar Airways, SriLankan Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~12h 30m
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BER London (LHR) CMB
Leg 1: British Airways, Eurowings · Leg 2: SriLankan Airlines
Same alliance ~14h 36m
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BER Dubai (DXB) CMB
Leg 1: Condor, Eurowings · Leg 2: Emirates, FitsAir, flydubai
Self-transfer likely ~13h 23m
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BER Abu Dhabi (AUH) CMB
Leg 1: Condor, Eurowings · Leg 2: Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Etihad Airways
Self-transfer likely ~13h 26m
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BER Frankfurt (FRA) CMB
Leg 1: Condor, Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines · Leg 2: SriLankan Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~14h 07m
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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
7,816 km4,854 miles
Journey time
12h 30mestimate
Time difference
+4.5hColombo vs Berlin
Currency in Colombo
USD
Airports
BER → CMB

Flights from Berlin to Colombo: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Berlin to Colombo?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Istanbul, Doha and London. 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 Berlin to Colombo?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 30m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,816 km.
Where do you change planes between Berlin and Colombo?
The best connecting points are Istanbul (IST), Doha (DOH), London (LHR) and Dubai (DXB). Turkish Airlines flies both legs via Istanbul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Berlin and Colombo?
Berlin: Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER). Colombo: Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB).
What is the time difference between Berlin and Colombo?
Colombo is 4.5 hours ahead of Berlin.

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