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Connecting route · Sri Lanka → Malta

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
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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.

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CMB Dubai (DXB) MLA
Leg 1: Emirates, FitsAir, flydubai · Leg 2: Emirates
One airline, one ticket ~11h 41m
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2
CMB Doha (DOH) MLA
Leg 1: Qatar Airways, SriLankan Airlines · Leg 2: Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~11h 40m
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3
CMB Istanbul (IST) MLA
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: KM Malta Airlines, Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~12h 04m
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CMB Zurich (ZRH) MLA
Leg 1: Edelweiss Air · Leg 2: KM Malta Airlines, SWISS
Self-transfer likely ~15h 15m
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CMB Frankfurt (FRA) MLA
Leg 1: SriLankan Airlines · Leg 2: Lufthansa
Self-transfer likely ~15h 39m
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CMB Paris (CDG) MLA
Leg 1: SriLankan Airlines · Leg 2: Air France, KM Malta Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~16h 18m
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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
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.

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