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Connecting route · Sri Lanka → Iceland

Flights from Colombo to Reykjavik

There are no direct flights from Colombo to Reykjavik. The easiest way is one stop via Zurich or London, about 15h 50m door to door.

No direct flights · 5 connection options From 15h 46m
CMBREKZRH

Colombo to Reykjavik at a glance

Fastest journey15h 46mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Zurich or London

Best ways to fly from Colombo to Reykjavik

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

1
CMB Zurich (ZRH) REK
Leg 1: Edelweiss Air · Leg 2: Edelweiss Air, Icelandair
One airline, one ticket ~15h 50m
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CMB London (LHR) REK
Leg 1: SriLankan Airlines · Leg 2: British Airways, Icelandair
Same alliance ~15h 46m
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3
CMB Frankfurt (FRA) REK
Leg 1: SriLankan Airlines · Leg 2: Icelandair, Lufthansa
Self-transfer likely ~16h 35m
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CMB Paris (CDG) REK
Leg 1: SriLankan Airlines · Leg 2: easyJet, Icelandair
Self-transfer likely ~16h 54m
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CMB Istanbul (IST) REK
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Icelandair
Self-transfer likely ~16h 32m
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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
9,880 km6,135 miles
Journey time
15h 46mestimate
Time difference
-5.5hReykjavik vs Colombo
Currency in Reykjavik
USD
Airports
CMB → KEF, RKV

Flights from Colombo to Reykjavik: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Colombo to Reykjavik?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Zurich, 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 Reykjavik?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 15h 46m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,880 km.
Where do you change planes between Colombo and Reykjavik?
The best connecting points are Zurich (ZRH), London (LHR), Frankfurt (FRA) and Paris (CDG). Edelweiss Air flies both legs via Zurich, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Colombo and Reykjavik?
Colombo: Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB). Reykjavik: Keflavik International Airport (KEF) and Reykjavík Domestic Airport (RKV).
What is the time difference between Colombo and Reykjavik?
Reykjavik is 5.5 hours behind Colombo.

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