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Flights from Colombo to Jeddah

There are no direct flights from Colombo to Jeddah. The easiest way is one stop via Dubai or Mumbai, about 8h 44m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 8h 37m
CMBJEDDXB

Colombo to Jeddah at a glance

Fastest journey8h 37mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dubai or Mumbai

Best ways to fly from Colombo to Jeddah

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) JED
Leg 1: Emirates, FitsAir, flydubai · Leg 2: Emirates, flydubai, Flynas
One airline, one ticket ~8h 44m
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CMB Mumbai (BOM) JED
Leg 1: Air India, IndiGo, SriLankan Airlines · Leg 2: Air India, Air India Express, Akasa Air
One airline, one ticket ~8h 49m
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CMB Bengaluru (BLR) JED
Leg 1: IndiGo, SriLankan Airlines · Leg 2: Air India Express, Akasa Air, IndiGo
One airline, one ticket ~8h 37m
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CMB Abu Dhabi (AUH) JED
Leg 1: Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Etihad Airways · Leg 2: Etihad Airways, Flynas, Saudia
One airline, one ticket ~8h 39m
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CMB Doha (DOH) JED
Leg 1: Qatar Airways, SriLankan Airlines · Leg 2: Flynas, Qatar Airways, Saudia
One airline, one ticket ~8h 41m
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CMB Hyderabad (HYD) JED
Leg 1: IndiGo, SriLankan Airlines · Leg 2: Air India Express, IndiGo, Saudia
One airline, one ticket ~9h 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
4,653 km2,890 miles
Journey time
8h 37mestimate
Time difference
-2.5hJeddah vs Colombo
Currency in Jeddah
SAR
Airports
CMB → JED

Flights from Colombo to Jeddah: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Colombo to Jeddah?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Dubai, Mumbai and Bengaluru. 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 Jeddah?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 8h 37m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,653 km.
Where do you change planes between Colombo and Jeddah?
The best connecting points are Dubai (DXB), Mumbai (BOM), Bengaluru (BLR) and Abu Dhabi (AUH). Emirates flies both legs via Dubai, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Colombo and Jeddah?
Colombo: Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB). Jeddah: King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED).
What is the time difference between Colombo and Jeddah?
Jeddah is 2.5 hours behind Colombo.

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