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Flights from Bucharest to Colombo

There are no direct flights from Bucharest to Colombo. The easiest way is one stop via Dubai or Istanbul, about 10h 52m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 10h 52m
BUHCMBDXB

Bucharest to Colombo at a glance

Fastest journey10h 52mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dubai or Istanbul

Best ways to fly from Bucharest 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
BUH Dubai (DXB) CMB
Leg 1: flydubai, Wizz Air · Leg 2: Emirates, FitsAir, flydubai
One airline, one ticket ~10h 52m
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BUH Istanbul (IST) CMB
Leg 1: TAROM, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~10h 55m
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3
BUH Doha (DOH) CMB
Leg 1: Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Qatar Airways, SriLankan Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~10h 56m
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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
6,646 km4,127 miles
Journey time
10h 52mestimate
Time difference
+3.5hColombo vs Bucharest
Currency in Colombo
USD
Airports
OTP, BBU → CMB

Flights from Bucharest to Colombo: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Bucharest to Colombo?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Dubai, Istanbul 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 Bucharest to Colombo?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 10h 52m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 6,646 km.
Where do you change planes between Bucharest and Colombo?
The best connecting points are Dubai (DXB), Istanbul (IST) and Doha (DOH). flydubai flies both legs via Dubai, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Bucharest and Colombo?
Bucharest: Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP) and Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU). Colombo: Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB).
What is the time difference between Bucharest and Colombo?
Colombo is 3.5 hours ahead of Bucharest.

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