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Flights from Colombo to Ankara
There are no direct flights from Colombo to Ankara. The easiest way is one stop via Dubai or Doha, about 9h 56m door to door.
No direct flights · 3 connection options From 9h 56m
Colombo to Ankara at a glance
Fastest journey9h 56mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dubai or Doha
Best ways to fly from Colombo to Ankara
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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
- 5,934 km3,685 miles
- Journey time
- 9h 56mestimate
- Time difference
- -2.5hAnkara vs Colombo
- Currency in Ankara
- TRY
- Airports
- CMB → ESB
Flights from Colombo to Ankara: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Colombo to Ankara?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Dubai, 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 Ankara?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 9h 56m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 5,934 km.
Where do you change planes between Colombo and Ankara?
The best connecting points are Dubai (DXB), Doha (DOH) and Istanbul (IST). Emirates flies both legs via Dubai, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Colombo and Ankara?
Colombo: Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB). Ankara: Esenboğa International Airport (ESB).
What is the time difference between Colombo and Ankara?
Ankara is 2.5 hours behind Colombo.
