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Connecting route · Sri Lanka → Germany

Flights from Colombo to Berlin

There are no direct flights from Colombo to Berlin. The easiest way is one stop via Doha or Istanbul, about 12h 30m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 12h 30m
CMBBERDOH

Colombo to Berlin at a glance

Fastest journey12h 30mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Doha or Istanbul

Best ways to fly from Colombo to Berlin

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) BER
Leg 1: Qatar Airways, SriLankan Airlines · Leg 2: Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~12h 30m
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CMB Istanbul (IST) BER
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~12h 30m
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CMB London (LHR) BER
Leg 1: SriLankan Airlines · Leg 2: British Airways, Eurowings
Same alliance ~14h 36m
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CMB Dubai (DXB) BER
Leg 1: Emirates, FitsAir, flydubai · Leg 2: Condor, Eurowings
Self-transfer likely ~13h 23m
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CMB Abu Dhabi (AUH) BER
Leg 1: Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Etihad Airways · Leg 2: Condor, Eurowings
Self-transfer likely ~13h 26m
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CMB Frankfurt (FRA) BER
Leg 1: SriLankan Airlines · Leg 2: Condor, Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~14h 07m
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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
7,816 km4,854 miles
Journey time
12h 30mestimate
Time difference
-4.5hBerlin vs Colombo
Currency in Berlin
EUR
Airports
CMB → BER

Flights from Colombo to Berlin: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Colombo to Berlin?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Doha, Istanbul and London. 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 Berlin?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 30m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,816 km.
Where do you change planes between Colombo and Berlin?
The best connecting points are Doha (DOH), Istanbul (IST), London (LHR) and Dubai (DXB). Qatar Airways flies both legs via Doha, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Colombo and Berlin?
Colombo: Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB). Berlin: Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER).
What is the time difference between Colombo and Berlin?
Berlin is 4.5 hours behind Colombo.

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