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Connecting route · Sri Lanka → Belgium

Flights from Colombo to Brussels

There are no direct flights from Colombo to Brussels. The easiest way is one stop via Dubai or Abu Dhabi, about 13h 03m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 13h 03m
CMBBRUDXB

Colombo to Brussels at a glance

Fastest journey13h 03mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dubai or Abu Dhabi

Best ways to fly from Colombo to Brussels

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) BRU
Leg 1: Emirates, FitsAir, flydubai · Leg 2: Emirates
One airline, one ticket ~13h 03m
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CMB Abu Dhabi (AUH) BRU
Leg 1: Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Etihad Airways · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
One airline, one ticket ~13h 06m
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3
CMB Doha (DOH) BRU
Leg 1: Qatar Airways, SriLankan Airlines · Leg 2: Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~13h 08m
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4
CMB Istanbul (IST) BRU
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~13h 04m
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CMB Bangkok (BKK) BRU
Leg 1: SriLankan Airlines, Thai Airways · Leg 2: Thai Airways
One airline, one ticket ~17h 04m
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CMB London (LHR) BRU
Leg 1: SriLankan Airlines · Leg 2: British Airways, Brussels Airlines
Same alliance ~13h 50m
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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
8,394 km5,213 miles
Journey time
13h 03mestimate
Time difference
-4.5hBrussels vs Colombo
Currency in Brussels
EUR
Airports
CMB → BRU, CRL

Flights from Colombo to Brussels: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Colombo to Brussels?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Doha. 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 Brussels?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 13h 03m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,394 km.
Where do you change planes between Colombo and Brussels?
The best connecting points are Dubai (DXB), Abu Dhabi (AUH), Doha (DOH) and Istanbul (IST). Emirates flies both legs via Dubai, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Colombo and Brussels?
Colombo: Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB). Brussels: Brussels Airport (BRU) and Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL).
What is the time difference between Colombo and Brussels?
Brussels is 4.5 hours behind Colombo.

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