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Connecting route · Sri Lanka → Romania

Flights from Colombo to Bucharest

There are no direct flights from Colombo to Bucharest. The easiest way is one stop via Dubai or Istanbul, about 10h 52m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 10h 52m
CMBBUHDXB

Colombo to Bucharest at a glance

Fastest journey10h 52mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dubai or Istanbul

Best ways to fly from Colombo to Bucharest

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) BUH
Leg 1: Emirates, FitsAir, flydubai · Leg 2: flydubai, Wizz Air
One airline, one ticket ~10h 52m
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CMB Istanbul (IST) BUH
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: TAROM, Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~10h 55m
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CMB Doha (DOH) BUH
Leg 1: Qatar Airways, SriLankan Airlines · Leg 2: Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~10h 56m
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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
6,646 km4,127 miles
Journey time
10h 52mestimate
Time difference
-3.5hBucharest vs Colombo
Currency in Bucharest
RON
Airports
CMB → OTP, BBU

Flights from Colombo to Bucharest: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Colombo to Bucharest?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Dubai, Istanbul 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 Bucharest?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 10h 52m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 6,646 km.
Where do you change planes between Colombo and Bucharest?
The best connecting points are Dubai (DXB), Istanbul (IST) and Doha (DOH). Emirates flies both legs via Dubai, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Colombo and Bucharest?
Colombo: Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB). Bucharest: Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport (OTP) and Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU).
What is the time difference between Colombo and Bucharest?
Bucharest is 3.5 hours behind Colombo.

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