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Flights from Colombo to Amsterdam

There are no direct flights from Colombo to Amsterdam. The easiest way is one stop via Mumbai or Dubai, about 12h 59m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 12h 59m
CMBAMSBOM

Colombo to Amsterdam at a glance

Fastest journey12h 59mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Mumbai or Dubai

Best ways to fly from Colombo to Amsterdam

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 Mumbai (BOM) AMS
Leg 1: Air India, IndiGo, SriLankan Airlines · Leg 2: IndiGo, KLM, China Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~12h 59m
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CMB Dubai (DXB) AMS
Leg 1: Emirates, FitsAir, flydubai · Leg 2: Emirates, KLM
One airline, one ticket ~13h 05m
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CMB New Delhi (DEL) AMS
Leg 1: Air India, IndiGo, SriLankan Airlines · Leg 2: Air India, KLM
One airline, one ticket ~13h 27m
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CMB Abu Dhabi (AUH) AMS
Leg 1: Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Etihad Airways · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
One airline, one ticket ~13h 07m
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CMB Kuwait City (KWI) AMS
Leg 1: Jazeera Airways, Kuwait Airways, SriLankan Airlines · Leg 2: Kuwait Airways
One airline, one ticket ~13h 08m
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CMB Doha (DOH) AMS
Leg 1: Qatar Airways, SriLankan Airlines · Leg 2: Qatar Airways, Malaysia Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~13h 10m
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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
8,379 km5,203 miles
Journey time
12h 59mestimate
Time difference
-4.5hAmsterdam vs Colombo
Currency in Amsterdam
EUR
Airports
CMB → AMS

Flights from Colombo to Amsterdam: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Colombo to Amsterdam?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Mumbai, Dubai and New Delhi. 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 Amsterdam?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 59m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,379 km.
Where do you change planes between Colombo and Amsterdam?
The best connecting points are Mumbai (BOM), Dubai (DXB), New Delhi (DEL) and Abu Dhabi (AUH). Air India flies both legs via Mumbai, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Colombo and Amsterdam?
Colombo: Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB). Amsterdam: Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS).
What is the time difference between Colombo and Amsterdam?
Amsterdam is 4.5 hours behind Colombo.

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