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Flights from Colombo to Malta
There are no direct flights from Colombo to Malta. The easiest way is one stop via Dubai or Doha, about 11h 41m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 11h 40m
Colombo to Malta at a glance
Fastest journey11h 40mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dubai or Doha
Best ways to fly from Colombo to Malta
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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
- 7,343 km4,560 miles
- Journey time
- 11h 40mestimate
- Time difference
- -4.5hMalta vs Colombo
- Currency in Malta
- EUR
- Airports
- CMB → MLA
Flights from Colombo to Malta: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Colombo to Malta?
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 Malta?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 11h 40m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,343 km.
Where do you change planes between Colombo and Malta?
The best connecting points are Dubai (DXB), Doha (DOH), Istanbul (IST) and Zurich (ZRH). Emirates flies both legs via Dubai, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Colombo and Malta?
Colombo: Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB). Malta: Malta International Airport (MLA).
What is the time difference between Colombo and Malta?
Malta is 4.5 hours behind Colombo.





