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Connecting route · Sri Lanka → Italy

Flights from Colombo to Milan

There are no direct flights from Colombo to Milan. The easiest way is one stop via Dubai or Kuwait City, about 12h 25m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 12h 24m
CMBMILDXB

Colombo to Milan at a glance

Fastest journey12h 24mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dubai or Kuwait City

Best ways to fly from Colombo to Milan

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) MIL
Leg 1: Emirates, FitsAir, flydubai · Leg 2: flydubai
One airline, one ticket ~12h 25m
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CMB Kuwait City (KWI) MIL
Leg 1: Jazeera Airways, Kuwait Airways, SriLankan Airlines · Leg 2: Kuwait Airways
One airline, one ticket ~12h 31m
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CMB Abu Dhabi (AUH) MIL
Leg 1: Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Etihad Airways · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
One airline, one ticket ~12h 32m
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CMB New Delhi (DEL) MIL
Leg 1: Air India, IndiGo, SriLankan Airlines · Leg 2: Air India
One airline, one ticket ~13h 12m
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CMB Doha (DOH) MIL
Leg 1: Qatar Airways, SriLankan Airlines · Leg 2: Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~12h 33m
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CMB Sharjah (SHJ) MIL
Leg 1: Air Arabia · Leg 2: Air Arabia
One airline, one ticket ~12h 24m
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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
7,956 km4,941 miles
Journey time
12h 24mestimate
Time difference
-4.5hMilan vs Colombo
Currency in Milan
EUR
Airports
CMB → MXP, BGY, LIN

Flights from Colombo to Milan: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Colombo to Milan?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Dubai, Kuwait City and Abu Dhabi. 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 Milan?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 24m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,956 km.
Where do you change planes between Colombo and Milan?
The best connecting points are Dubai (DXB), Kuwait City (KWI), Abu Dhabi (AUH) and New Delhi (DEL). Emirates flies both legs via Dubai, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Colombo and Milan?
Colombo: Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB). Milan: Milan Malpensa International Airport (MXP), Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) and Milano Linate Airport (LIN).
What is the time difference between Colombo and Milan?
Milan is 4.5 hours behind Colombo.

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