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Flights from Bologna to Colombo

There are no direct flights from Bologna to Colombo. The easiest way is one stop via Dubai or Istanbul, about 12h 13m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 12h 12m
BLQCMBDXB

Bologna to Colombo at a glance

Fastest journey12h 12mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dubai or Istanbul

Best ways to fly from Bologna 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
BLQ Dubai (DXB) CMB
Leg 1: Emirates · Leg 2: Emirates, FitsAir, flydubai
One airline, one ticket ~12h 13m
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2
BLQ Istanbul (IST) CMB
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~12h 12m
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3
BLQ London (LHR) CMB
Leg 1: British Airways · Leg 2: SriLankan Airlines
Same alliance ~14h 51m
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BLQ Frankfurt (FRA) CMB
Leg 1: Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa · Leg 2: SriLankan Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~14h 24m
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BLQ Zurich (ZRH) CMB
Leg 1: SWISS · Leg 2: Edelweiss Air
Self-transfer likely ~14h 01m
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BLQ Paris (CDG) CMB
Leg 1: Air France, ASL Airlines France · Leg 2: SriLankan Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~15h 08m
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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
7,770 km4,825 miles
Journey time
12h 12mestimate
Time difference
+4.5hColombo vs Bologna
Currency in Colombo
USD
Airports
BLQ → CMB

Flights from Bologna to Colombo: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Bologna to Colombo?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Dubai, Istanbul 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 Bologna to Colombo?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 12m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,770 km.
Where do you change planes between Bologna and Colombo?
The best connecting points are Dubai (DXB), Istanbul (IST), London (LHR) and Frankfurt (FRA). Emirates flies both legs via Dubai, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Bologna and Colombo?
Bologna: Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ). Colombo: Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB).
What is the time difference between Bologna and Colombo?
Colombo is 4.5 hours ahead of Bologna.

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