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Connecting route · Sri Lanka → Hungary

Flights from Colombo to Budapest

There are no direct flights from Colombo to Budapest. The easiest way is one stop via Dubai or Istanbul, about 11h 38m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 11h 38m
CMBBUDDXB

Colombo to Budapest at a glance

Fastest journey11h 38mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dubai or Istanbul

Best ways to fly from Colombo to Budapest

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) BUD
Leg 1: Emirates, FitsAir, flydubai · Leg 2: Emirates, flydubai, Wizz Air
One airline, one ticket ~11h 38m
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CMB Istanbul (IST) BUD
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines, Wizz Air, Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~11h 39m
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CMB Kuwait City (KWI) BUD
Leg 1: Jazeera Airways, Kuwait Airways, SriLankan Airlines · Leg 2: Jazeera Airways
One airline, one ticket ~11h 40m
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CMB Doha (DOH) BUD
Leg 1: Qatar Airways, SriLankan Airlines · Leg 2: Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~11h 42m
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CMB Abu Dhabi (AUH) BUD
Leg 1: Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Etihad Airways · Leg 2: Wizz Air
Self-transfer likely ~12h 40m
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CMB Frankfurt (FRA) BUD
Leg 1: SriLankan Airlines · Leg 2: Condor, Lufthansa
Self-transfer likely ~14h 38m
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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
7,274 km4,517 miles
Journey time
11h 38mestimate
Time difference
-4.5hBudapest vs Colombo
Currency in Budapest
HUF
Airports
CMB → BUD

Flights from Colombo to Budapest: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Colombo to Budapest?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Dubai, Istanbul 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 Budapest?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 11h 38m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,274 km.
Where do you change planes between Colombo and Budapest?
The best connecting points are Dubai (DXB), Istanbul (IST), Kuwait City (KWI) and Doha (DOH). Emirates flies both legs via Dubai, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Colombo and Budapest?
Colombo: Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB). Budapest: Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport (BUD).
What is the time difference between Colombo and Budapest?
Budapest is 4.5 hours behind Colombo.

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