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Connecting route · Sri Lanka → Switzerland

Flights from Colombo to Geneva

There are no direct flights from Colombo to Geneva. The easiest way is one stop via Dubai or Kuwait City, about 12h 46m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 12h 44m
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Colombo to Geneva at a glance

Fastest journey12h 44mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dubai or Kuwait City

Best ways to fly from Colombo to Geneva

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) GVA
Leg 1: Emirates, FitsAir, flydubai · Leg 2: Emirates
One airline, one ticket ~12h 46m
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CMB Kuwait City (KWI) GVA
Leg 1: Jazeera Airways, Kuwait Airways, SriLankan Airlines · Leg 2: Kuwait Airways
One airline, one ticket ~12h 47m
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CMB Abu Dhabi (AUH) GVA
Leg 1: Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Etihad Airways · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
One airline, one ticket ~12h 47m
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CMB Doha (DOH) GVA
Leg 1: Qatar Airways, SriLankan Airlines · Leg 2: Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~12h 48m
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5
CMB Istanbul (IST) GVA
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~12h 44m
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CMB Manama (BAH) GVA
Leg 1: Gulf Air · Leg 2: Gulf Air
One airline, one ticket ~12h 48m
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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
8,201 km5,093 miles
Journey time
12h 44mestimate
Time difference
-4.5hGeneva vs Colombo
Currency in Geneva
CHF
Airports
CMB → GVA

Flights from Colombo to Geneva: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Colombo to Geneva?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Dubai, Kuwait City and Abu Dhabi. 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 Geneva?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 44m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,201 km.
Where do you change planes between Colombo and Geneva?
The best connecting points are Dubai (DXB), Kuwait City (KWI), Abu Dhabi (AUH) and Doha (DOH). Emirates flies both legs via Dubai, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Colombo and Geneva?
Colombo: Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB). Geneva: Geneva International Airport (GVA).
What is the time difference between Colombo and Geneva?
Geneva is 4.5 hours behind Colombo.

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