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Flights from Colombo to Baku

There are no direct flights from Colombo to Baku. The easiest way is one stop via Dubai or New Delhi, about 8h 49m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 8h 48m
CMBGYDDXB

Colombo to Baku at a glance

Fastest journey8h 48mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dubai or New Delhi

Best ways to fly from Colombo to Baku

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 Dubai (DXB) BAK
Leg 1: Emirates, FitsAir, flydubai · Leg 2: Azerbaijan Airlines, flydubai
One airline, one ticket ~8h 49m
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CMB New Delhi (DEL) BAK
Leg 1: Air India, IndiGo, SriLankan Airlines · Leg 2: Azerbaijan Airlines, IndiGo
One airline, one ticket ~9h 00m
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CMB Kuwait City (KWI) BAK
Leg 1: Jazeera Airways, Kuwait Airways, SriLankan Airlines · Leg 2: Jazeera Airways, Kuwait Airways
One airline, one ticket ~9h 16m
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CMB Abu Dhabi (AUH) BAK
Leg 1: Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Etihad Airways · Leg 2: Air Arabia
One airline, one ticket ~8h 56m
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CMB Manama (BAH) BAK
Leg 1: Gulf Air · Leg 2: Azerbaijan Airlines, Gulf Air
One airline, one ticket ~9h 09m
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CMB Sharjah (SHJ) BAK
Leg 1: Air Arabia · Leg 2: Air Arabia
One airline, one ticket ~8h 48m
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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
4,767 km2,960 miles
Journey time
8h 48mestimate
Time difference
-1.5hBaku vs Colombo
Currency in Baku
USD
Airports
CMB → GYD

Flights from Colombo to Baku: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Colombo to Baku?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Dubai, New Delhi 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 Colombo to Baku?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 8h 48m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,767 km.
Where do you change planes between Colombo and Baku?
The best connecting points are Dubai (DXB), New Delhi (DEL), Kuwait City (KWI) and Abu Dhabi (AUH). Emirates flies both legs via Dubai, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Colombo and Baku?
Colombo: Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB). Baku: Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD).
What is the time difference between Colombo and Baku?
Baku is 1.5 hours behind Colombo.

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