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Connecting route · Sri Lanka → Nigeria

Flights from Colombo to Abuja

There are no direct flights from Colombo to Abuja. The easiest way is one stop via Doha or Istanbul, about 13h 17m door to door.

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 13h 17m
CMBABVDOH

Colombo to Abuja at a glance

Fastest journey13h 17mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Doha or Istanbul

Best ways to fly from Colombo to Abuja

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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CMB Doha (DOH) ABV
Leg 1: Qatar Airways, SriLankan Airlines · Leg 2: Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~13h 17m
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CMB Istanbul (IST) ABV
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~15h 32m
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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
7,968 km4,948 miles
Journey time
13h 17mestimate
Time difference
-4.5hAbuja vs Colombo
Currency in Abuja
NGN
Airports
CMB → ABV

Flights from Colombo to Abuja: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Colombo to Abuja?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Doha and Istanbul. 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 Colombo to Abuja?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 13h 17m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,968 km.
Where do you change planes between Colombo and Abuja?
The best connecting points are Doha (DOH) and Istanbul (IST). Qatar Airways flies both legs via Doha, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Colombo and Abuja?
Colombo: Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB). Abuja: Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV).
What is the time difference between Colombo and Abuja?
Abuja is 4.5 hours behind Colombo.

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