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Flights from Colombo to Marseille

There are no direct flights from Colombo to Marseille. The easiest way is one stop via Istanbul or London, about 12h 48m door to door.

No direct flights · 5 connection options From 12h 48m
CMBMRSIST

Colombo to Marseille at a glance

Fastest journey12h 48mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Istanbul or London

Best ways to fly from Colombo to Marseille

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 Istanbul (IST) MRS
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~12h 48m
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CMB London (LHR) MRS
Leg 1: SriLankan Airlines · Leg 2: British Airways
Same alliance ~14h 38m
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CMB Frankfurt (FRA) MRS
Leg 1: SriLankan Airlines · Leg 2: Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines, Nouvelair
Self-transfer likely ~14h 33m
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CMB Zurich (ZRH) MRS
Leg 1: Edelweiss Air · Leg 2: SWISS
Self-transfer likely ~14h 11m
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CMB Paris (CDG) MRS
Leg 1: SriLankan Airlines · Leg 2: Air France, ASL Airlines France
Self-transfer likely ~14h 55m
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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
8,226 km5,108 miles
Journey time
12h 48mestimate
Time difference
-4.5hMarseille vs Colombo
Currency in Marseille
EUR
Airports
CMB → MRS

Flights from Colombo to Marseille: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Colombo to Marseille?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Istanbul, London and Frankfurt. 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 Marseille?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 48m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,226 km.
Where do you change planes between Colombo and Marseille?
The best connecting points are Istanbul (IST), London (LHR), Frankfurt (FRA) and Zurich (ZRH). Turkish Airlines flies both legs via Istanbul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Colombo and Marseille?
Colombo: Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB). Marseille: Marseille Provence Airport (MRS).
What is the time difference between Colombo and Marseille?
Marseille is 4.5 hours behind Colombo.

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