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Flights from Brussels to Colombo

There are no direct flights from Brussels to Colombo. The easiest way is one stop via Dubai or Abu Dhabi, about 13h 03m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 13h 03m
BRUCMBDXB

Brussels to Colombo at a glance

Fastest journey13h 03mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dubai or Abu Dhabi

Best ways to fly from Brussels 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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BRU Dubai (DXB) CMB
Leg 1: Emirates · Leg 2: Emirates, FitsAir, flydubai
One airline, one ticket ~13h 03m
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2
BRU Abu Dhabi (AUH) CMB
Leg 1: Etihad Airways · Leg 2: Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Etihad Airways
One airline, one ticket ~13h 06m
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3
BRU Doha (DOH) CMB
Leg 1: Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Qatar Airways, SriLankan Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~13h 08m
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4
BRU Istanbul (IST) CMB
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~13h 04m
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BRU Bangkok (BKK) CMB
Leg 1: Thai Airways · Leg 2: SriLankan Airlines, Thai Airways
One airline, one ticket ~17h 04m
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BRU London (LHR) CMB
Leg 1: British Airways, Brussels Airlines · Leg 2: SriLankan Airlines
Same alliance ~13h 50m
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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
8,394 km5,213 miles
Journey time
13h 03mestimate
Time difference
+4.5hColombo vs Brussels
Currency in Colombo
USD
Airports
BRU, CRL → CMB

Flights from Brussels to Colombo: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Brussels to Colombo?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Doha. 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 Brussels to Colombo?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 13h 03m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,394 km.
Where do you change planes between Brussels and Colombo?
The best connecting points are Dubai (DXB), Abu Dhabi (AUH), Doha (DOH) and Istanbul (IST). Emirates flies both legs via Dubai, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Brussels and Colombo?
Brussels: Brussels Airport (BRU) and Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL). Colombo: Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB).
What is the time difference between Brussels and Colombo?
Colombo is 4.5 hours ahead of Brussels.

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