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Connecting route · Sri Lanka → Philippines

Flights from Colombo to Manila

There are no direct flights from Colombo to Manila. The easiest way is one stop via Kuala Lumpur or Bangkok, about 8h 42m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 8h 13m
CMBMNLKUL

Colombo to Manila at a glance

Fastest journey8h 13mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Kuala Lumpur or Bangkok

Best ways to fly from Colombo to Manila

Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.

1
CMB Kuala Lumpur (KUL) MNL
Leg 1: AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia, FitsAir · Leg 2: Philippine Airlines, Philippines AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~8h 42m
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2
CMB Bangkok (BKK) MNL
Leg 1: SriLankan Airlines, Thai Airways · Leg 2: Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific, Thai Airways
One airline, one ticket ~8h 13m
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3
CMB Singapore (SIN) MNL
Leg 1: Singapore Airlines, SriLankan Airlines · Leg 2: Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific, Singapore Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~8h 54m
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4
CMB Hong Kong (HKG) MNL
Leg 1: Cathay Pacific · Leg 2: Cathay Pacific, Cebu Pacific, HK Express
One airline, one ticket ~8h 57m
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5
CMB Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) MNL
Leg 1: VietJet Air, Vietnam Airlines · Leg 2: Philippine Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~9h 14m
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CMB Guangzhou (CAN) MNL
Leg 1: SriLankan Airlines · Leg 2: Cebu Pacific, China Southern Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~10h 06m
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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
4,567 km2,836 miles
Journey time
8h 13mestimate
Time difference
+2.5hManila vs Colombo
Currency in Manila
PHP
Airports
CMB → MNL

Flights from Colombo to Manila: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Colombo to Manila?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok and Singapore. 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 Manila?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 8h 13m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,567 km.
Where do you change planes between Colombo and Manila?
The best connecting points are Kuala Lumpur (KUL), Bangkok (BKK), Singapore (SIN) and Hong Kong (HKG). AirAsia flies both legs via Kuala Lumpur, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Colombo and Manila?
Colombo: Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB). Manila: Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL).
What is the time difference between Colombo and Manila?
Manila is 2.5 hours ahead of Colombo.

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