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Connecting route · Sri Lanka → Germany

Flights from Colombo to Hamburg

There are no direct flights from Colombo to Hamburg. The easiest way is one stop via Dubai or Doha, about 12h 43m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 12h 43m
CMBHAMDXB

Colombo to Hamburg at a glance

Fastest journey12h 43mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dubai or Doha

Best ways to fly from Colombo to Hamburg

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) HAM
Leg 1: Emirates, FitsAir, flydubai · Leg 2: Emirates
One airline, one ticket ~12h 43m
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CMB Doha (DOH) HAM
Leg 1: Qatar Airways, SriLankan Airlines · Leg 2: Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~12h 50m
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CMB Istanbul (IST) HAM
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~12h 50m
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CMB London (LHR) HAM
Leg 1: SriLankan Airlines · Leg 2: British Airways, Eurowings
Same alliance ~14h 20m
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CMB Frankfurt (FRA) HAM
Leg 1: SriLankan Airlines · Leg 2: Condor, Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~14h 06m
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CMB Zurich (ZRH) HAM
Leg 1: Edelweiss Air · Leg 2: Eurowings, SWISS
Self-transfer likely ~14h 24m
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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
8,066 km5,009 miles
Journey time
12h 43mestimate
Time difference
-4.5hHamburg vs Colombo
Currency in Hamburg
EUR
Airports
CMB → HAM, LBC

Flights from Colombo to Hamburg: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Colombo to Hamburg?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Dubai, Doha and Istanbul. 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 Hamburg?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 43m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,066 km.
Where do you change planes between Colombo and Hamburg?
The best connecting points are Dubai (DXB), Doha (DOH), Istanbul (IST) and London (LHR). Emirates flies both legs via Dubai, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Colombo and Hamburg?
Colombo: Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB). Hamburg: Hamburg Helmut Schmidt Airport (HAM) and Lübeck Blankensee Airport (LBC).
What is the time difference between Colombo and Hamburg?
Hamburg is 4.5 hours behind Colombo.

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