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Flights from Colombo to Athens
There are no direct flights from Colombo to Athens. The easiest way is one stop via Dubai or Abu Dhabi, about 10h 42m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 10h 42m
Colombo to Athens at a glance
Fastest journey10h 42mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dubai or Abu Dhabi
Best ways to fly from Colombo to Athens
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 Abu Dhabi (AUH) ATH
Leg 1: Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Etihad Airways · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines, Etihad Airways
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CMB Istanbul (IST) ATH
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Sky Express (Greece)
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
- 6,595 km4,095 miles
- Journey time
- 10h 42mestimate
- Time difference
- -3.5hAthens vs Colombo
- Currency in Athens
- EUR
- Airports
- CMB → ATH
Flights from Colombo to Athens: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Colombo to Athens?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Dubai, Abu Dhabi 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 Athens?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 10h 42m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 6,595 km.
Where do you change planes between Colombo and Athens?
The best connecting points are Dubai (DXB), Abu Dhabi (AUH), Istanbul (IST) and Mumbai (BOM). Emirates flies both legs via Dubai, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Colombo and Athens?
Colombo: Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB). Athens: Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH).
What is the time difference between Colombo and Athens?
Athens is 3.5 hours behind Colombo.
