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Flights from Colombo to Copenhagen

There are no direct flights from Colombo to Copenhagen. The easiest way is one stop via Dubai or Abu Dhabi, about 12h 38m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 12h 38m
CMBCPHDXB

Colombo to Copenhagen at a glance

Fastest journey12h 38mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dubai or Abu Dhabi

Best ways to fly from Colombo to Copenhagen

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) CPH
Leg 1: Emirates, FitsAir, flydubai · Leg 2: Emirates
One airline, one ticket ~12h 38m
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CMB Abu Dhabi (AUH) CPH
Leg 1: Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Etihad Airways · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
One airline, one ticket ~12h 42m
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CMB Doha (DOH) CPH
Leg 1: Qatar Airways, SriLankan Airlines · Leg 2: Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~12h 47m
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CMB Istanbul (IST) CPH
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~12h 52m
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CMB Bangkok (BKK) CPH
Leg 1: SriLankan Airlines, Thai Airways · Leg 2: SAS, Thai Airways
One airline, one ticket ~16h 17m
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CMB London (LHR) CPH
Leg 1: SriLankan Airlines · Leg 2: British Airways, SAS
Same alliance ~14h 37m
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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
7,961 km4,944 miles
Journey time
12h 38mestimate
Time difference
-4.5hCopenhagen vs Colombo
Currency in Copenhagen
DKK
Airports
CMB → CPH

Flights from Colombo to Copenhagen: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Colombo to Copenhagen?
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 Copenhagen?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 38m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,961 km.
Where do you change planes between Colombo and Copenhagen?
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 Copenhagen?
Colombo: Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB). Copenhagen: Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH).
What is the time difference between Colombo and Copenhagen?
Copenhagen is 4.5 hours behind Colombo.

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