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Flights from Colombo to Bologna

There are no direct flights from Colombo to Bologna. The easiest way is one stop via Dubai or Istanbul, about 12h 13m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 12h 12m
CMBBLQDXB

Colombo to Bologna at a glance

Fastest journey12h 12mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dubai or Istanbul

Best ways to fly from Colombo to Bologna

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
CMB Dubai (DXB) BLQ
Leg 1: Emirates, FitsAir, flydubai · Leg 2: Emirates
One airline, one ticket ~12h 13m
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2
CMB Istanbul (IST) BLQ
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~12h 12m
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3
CMB London (LHR) BLQ
Leg 1: SriLankan Airlines · Leg 2: British Airways
Same alliance ~14h 51m
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CMB Frankfurt (FRA) BLQ
Leg 1: SriLankan Airlines · Leg 2: Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa
Self-transfer likely ~14h 24m
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CMB Zurich (ZRH) BLQ
Leg 1: Edelweiss Air · Leg 2: SWISS
Self-transfer likely ~14h 01m
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CMB Paris (CDG) BLQ
Leg 1: SriLankan Airlines · Leg 2: Air France, ASL Airlines France
Self-transfer likely ~15h 08m
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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
7,770 km4,825 miles
Journey time
12h 12mestimate
Time difference
-4.5hBologna vs Colombo
Currency in Bologna
EUR
Airports
CMB → BLQ

Flights from Colombo to Bologna: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Colombo to Bologna?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Dubai, 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 Bologna?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 12m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,770 km.
Where do you change planes between Colombo and Bologna?
The best connecting points are Dubai (DXB), Istanbul (IST), London (LHR) and Frankfurt (FRA). Emirates flies both legs via Dubai, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Colombo and Bologna?
Colombo: Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB). Bologna: Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ).
What is the time difference between Colombo and Bologna?
Bologna is 4.5 hours behind Colombo.

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