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Flights from Colombo to Dublin

There are no direct flights from Colombo to Dublin. The easiest way is one stop via Dubai or Abu Dhabi, about 14h 01m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 13h 58m
CMBDUBDXB

Colombo to Dublin at a glance

Fastest journey13h 58mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dubai or Abu Dhabi

Best ways to fly from Colombo to Dublin

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) DUB
Leg 1: Emirates, FitsAir, flydubai · Leg 2: Emirates
One airline, one ticket ~14h 01m
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CMB Abu Dhabi (AUH) DUB
Leg 1: Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Etihad Airways · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
One airline, one ticket ~14h 03m
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3
CMB Doha (DOH) DUB
Leg 1: Qatar Airways, SriLankan Airlines · Leg 2: Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~14h 06m
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CMB Istanbul (IST) DUB
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~14h 02m
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CMB London (LHR) DUB
Leg 1: SriLankan Airlines · Leg 2: Aer Lingus, British Airways
Same alliance ~13h 58m
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CMB Paris (CDG) DUB
Leg 1: SriLankan Airlines · Leg 2: Air France, Aer Lingus, ASL Airlines France
Self-transfer likely ~15h 05m
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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
9,132 km5,671 miles
Journey time
13h 58mestimate
Time difference
-5.5hDublin vs Colombo
Currency in Dublin
EUR
Airports
CMB → DUB

Flights from Colombo to Dublin: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Colombo to Dublin?
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 Dublin?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 13h 58m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,132 km.
Where do you change planes between Colombo and Dublin?
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 Dublin?
Colombo: Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB). Dublin: Dublin Airport (DUB).
What is the time difference between Colombo and Dublin?
Dublin is 5.5 hours behind Colombo.

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