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Flights from Cairo to Colombo
There are no direct flights from Cairo to Colombo. The easiest way is one stop via Dubai or Abu Dhabi, about 9h 38m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 9h 35m
Cairo to Colombo at a glance
Fastest journey9h 35mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dubai or Abu Dhabi
Best ways to fly from Cairo 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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CAI Abu Dhabi (AUH) CMB
Leg 1: Air Arabia, EgyptAir, Etihad Airways · Leg 2: Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Etihad Airways
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CAI Kuwait City (KWI) CMB
Leg 1: Air Arabia, Air Cairo, EgyptAir · Leg 2: Jazeera Airways, Kuwait 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
- 5,677 km3,525 miles
- Journey time
- 9h 35mestimate
- Time difference
- +3.5hColombo vs Cairo
- Currency in Colombo
- USD
- Airports
- CAI, SPX, CCE → CMB
Flights from Cairo to Colombo: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Cairo to Colombo?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Dubai, Abu Dhabi 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 Cairo to Colombo?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 9h 35m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 5,677 km.
Where do you change planes between Cairo and Colombo?
The best connecting points are Dubai (DXB), Abu Dhabi (AUH), Kuwait City (KWI) and Sharjah (SHJ). EgyptAir flies both legs via Dubai, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Cairo and Colombo?
Cairo: Cairo International Airport (CAI), Sphinx International Airport (SPX) and Capital International Airport (CCE). Colombo: Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB).
What is the time difference between Cairo and Colombo?
Colombo is 3.5 hours ahead of Cairo.
