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Flights from Colombo to Dusseldorf

There are no direct flights from Colombo to Dusseldorf. The easiest way is one stop via Dubai or Abu Dhabi, about 12h 52m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 12h 52m
CMBDUSDXB

Colombo to Dusseldorf at a glance

Fastest journey12h 52mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dubai or Abu Dhabi

Best ways to fly from Colombo to Dusseldorf

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) DUS
Leg 1: Emirates, FitsAir, flydubai · Leg 2: Emirates, SunExpress
One airline, one ticket ~12h 52m
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CMB Abu Dhabi (AUH) DUS
Leg 1: Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Etihad Airways · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
One airline, one ticket ~12h 55m
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CMB Doha (DOH) DUS
Leg 1: Qatar Airways, SriLankan Airlines · Leg 2: Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~12h 57m
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CMB Istanbul (IST) DUS
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~12h 54m
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CMB London (LHR) DUS
Leg 1: SriLankan Airlines · Leg 2: British Airways, Eurowings
Same alliance ~14h 02m
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CMB Frankfurt (FRA) DUS
Leg 1: SriLankan Airlines · Leg 2: Condor, Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~13h 49m
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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
8,232 km5,112 miles
Journey time
12h 52mestimate
Time difference
-4.5hDusseldorf vs Colombo
Currency in Dusseldorf
EUR
Airports
CMB → DUS, NRN

Flights from Colombo to Dusseldorf: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Colombo to Dusseldorf?
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 Dusseldorf?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 52m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,232 km.
Where do you change planes between Colombo and Dusseldorf?
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 Dusseldorf?
Colombo: Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB). Dusseldorf: Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) and Weeze (Niederrhein) Airport (NRN).
What is the time difference between Colombo and Dusseldorf?
Dusseldorf is 4.5 hours behind Colombo.

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