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Flights from Colombo to Cairo
There are no direct flights from Colombo to Cairo. The easiest way is one stop via Abu Dhabi or Dubai, about 9h 36m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 9h 35m
Colombo to Cairo at a glance
Fastest journey9h 35mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Abu Dhabi or Dubai
Best ways to fly from Colombo to Cairo
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 Abu Dhabi (AUH) CAI
Leg 1: Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Etihad Airways · Leg 2: Air Arabia, EgyptAir, Etihad Airways
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CMB Kuwait City (KWI) CAI
Leg 1: Jazeera Airways, Kuwait Airways, SriLankan Airlines · Leg 2: Air Arabia, Air Cairo, EgyptAir
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
- 5,677 km3,525 miles
- Journey time
- 9h 35mestimate
- Time difference
- -3.5hCairo vs Colombo
- Currency in Cairo
- EGP
- Airports
- CMB → CAI, SPX, CCE
Flights from Colombo to Cairo: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Colombo to Cairo?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Abu Dhabi, Dubai 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 Cairo?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 9h 35m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 5,677 km.
Where do you change planes between Colombo and Cairo?
The best connecting points are Abu Dhabi (AUH), Dubai (DXB), Kuwait City (KWI) and Doha (DOH). Air Arabia flies both legs via Abu Dhabi, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Colombo and Cairo?
Colombo: Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB). Cairo: Cairo International Airport (CAI), Sphinx International Airport (SPX) and Capital International Airport (CCE).
What is the time difference between Colombo and Cairo?
Cairo is 3.5 hours behind Colombo.
