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Flights from Colombo to Medina

There are no direct flights from Colombo to Medina. The easiest way is one stop via Dubai or Abu Dhabi, about 8h 36m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 8h 31m
CMBMEDDXB

Colombo to Medina at a glance

Fastest journey8h 31mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dubai or Abu Dhabi

Best ways to fly from Colombo to Medina

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) MED
Leg 1: Emirates, FitsAir, flydubai · Leg 2: Emirates, flydubai, Flynas
One airline, one ticket ~8h 36m
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CMB Abu Dhabi (AUH) MED
Leg 1: Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Etihad Airways · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
One airline, one ticket ~8h 31m
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3
CMB Mumbai (BOM) MED
Leg 1: Air India, IndiGo, SriLankan Airlines · Leg 2: IndiGo
One airline, one ticket ~8h 45m
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4
CMB Doha (DOH) MED
Leg 1: Qatar Airways, SriLankan Airlines · Leg 2: Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~8h 31m
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5
CMB Muscat (MCT) MED
Leg 1: SalamAir · Leg 2: Oman Air, SalamAir
One airline, one ticket ~8h 33m
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CMB Manama (BAH) MED
Leg 1: Gulf Air · Leg 2: Flynas, Gulf Air
One airline, one ticket ~8h 35m
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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
4,709 km2,924 miles
Journey time
8h 31mestimate
Time difference
-2.5hMedina vs Colombo
Currency in Medina
SAR
Airports
CMB → MED

Flights from Colombo to Medina: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Colombo to Medina?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Mumbai. 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 Medina?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 8h 31m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,709 km.
Where do you change planes between Colombo and Medina?
The best connecting points are Dubai (DXB), Abu Dhabi (AUH), Mumbai (BOM) and Doha (DOH). Emirates flies both legs via Dubai, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Colombo and Medina?
Colombo: Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB). Medina: Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED).
What is the time difference between Colombo and Medina?
Medina is 2.5 hours behind Colombo.

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