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Flights from Colombo to Manchester

There are no direct flights from Colombo to Manchester. The easiest way is one stop via Dubai or Abu Dhabi, about 13h 41m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 13h 41m
CMBMANDXB

Colombo to Manchester at a glance

Fastest journey13h 41mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dubai or Abu Dhabi

Best ways to fly from Colombo to Manchester

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) MAN
Leg 1: Emirates, FitsAir, flydubai · Leg 2: Emirates
One airline, one ticket ~13h 41m
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CMB Abu Dhabi (AUH) MAN
Leg 1: Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Etihad Airways · Leg 2: Etihad Airways, EgyptAir
One airline, one ticket ~13h 44m
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CMB Kuwait City (KWI) MAN
Leg 1: Jazeera Airways, Kuwait Airways, SriLankan Airlines · Leg 2: Kuwait Airways
One airline, one ticket ~13h 44m
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CMB Doha (DOH) MAN
Leg 1: Qatar Airways, SriLankan Airlines · Leg 2: Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~13h 47m
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CMB Istanbul (IST) MAN
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~13h 43m
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CMB Manama (BAH) MAN
Leg 1: Gulf Air · Leg 2: Gulf Air
One airline, one ticket ~13h 46m
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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
8,865 km5,505 miles
Journey time
13h 41mestimate
Time difference
-5.5hManchester vs Colombo
Currency in Manchester
GBP
Airports
CMB → MAN

Flights from Colombo to Manchester: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Colombo to Manchester?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Kuwait City. 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 Manchester?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 13h 41m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,865 km.
Where do you change planes between Colombo and Manchester?
The best connecting points are Dubai (DXB), Abu Dhabi (AUH), Kuwait City (KWI) and Doha (DOH). Emirates flies both legs via Dubai, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Colombo and Manchester?
Colombo: Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB). Manchester: Manchester Airport (MAN).
What is the time difference between Colombo and Manchester?
Manchester is 5.5 hours behind Colombo.

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