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Connecting route · Sri Lanka → Portugal

Flights from Colombo to Lisbon

There are no direct flights from Colombo to Lisbon. The easiest way is one stop via Dubai or Abu Dhabi, about 14h 17m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 14h 17m
CMBLISDXB

Colombo to Lisbon at a glance

Fastest journey14h 17mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dubai or Abu Dhabi

Best ways to fly from Colombo to Lisbon

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) LIS
Leg 1: Emirates, FitsAir, flydubai · Leg 2: Emirates
One airline, one ticket ~14h 17m
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CMB Abu Dhabi (AUH) LIS
Leg 1: Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Etihad Airways · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
One airline, one ticket ~14h 17m
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3
CMB Doha (DOH) LIS
Leg 1: Qatar Airways, SriLankan Airlines · Leg 2: Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~14h 17m
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CMB Istanbul (IST) LIS
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~14h 23m
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CMB London (LHR) LIS
Leg 1: SriLankan Airlines · Leg 2: British Airways, TAP Air Portugal
Same alliance ~15h 21m
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CMB Zurich (ZRH) LIS
Leg 1: Edelweiss Air · Leg 2: easyJet, SWISS, TAP Air Portugal
Self-transfer likely ~15h 41m
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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
9,439 km5,862 miles
Journey time
14h 17mestimate
Time difference
-5.5hLisbon vs Colombo
Currency in Lisbon
EUR
Airports
CMB → LIS

Flights from Colombo to Lisbon: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Colombo to Lisbon?
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 Lisbon?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 14h 17m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,439 km.
Where do you change planes between Colombo and Lisbon?
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 Lisbon?
Colombo: Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB). Lisbon: Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS).
What is the time difference between Colombo and Lisbon?
Lisbon is 5.5 hours behind Colombo.

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