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Flights from Colombo to Riyadh
There are no direct flights from Colombo to Riyadh. The easiest way is one stop via Dubai or Mumbai, about 7h 42m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 7h 38m
Colombo to Riyadh at a glance
Fastest journey7h 38mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dubai or Mumbai
Best ways to fly from Colombo to Riyadh
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 Mumbai (BOM) RUH
Leg 1: Air India, IndiGo, SriLankan Airlines · Leg 2: Air India, Air India Express, Akasa Air
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CMB Abu Dhabi (AUH) RUH
Leg 1: Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Etihad Airways · Leg 2: Etihad Airways, Flynas, Saudia
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CMB Kuwait City (KWI) RUH
Leg 1: Jazeera Airways, Kuwait Airways, SriLankan Airlines · Leg 2: flyadeal, Jazeera Airways, Kuwait Airways
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CMB Doha (DOH) RUH
Leg 1: Qatar Airways, SriLankan Airlines · Leg 2: Flynas, Qatar Airways, Saudia
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
- 4,044 km2,511 miles
- Journey time
- 7h 38mestimate
- Time difference
- -2.5hRiyadh vs Colombo
- Currency in Riyadh
- SAR
- Airports
- CMB → RUH
Flights from Colombo to Riyadh: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Colombo to Riyadh?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Dubai, Mumbai 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 Riyadh?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 38m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,044 km.
Where do you change planes between Colombo and Riyadh?
The best connecting points are Dubai (DXB), Mumbai (BOM), Abu Dhabi (AUH) and Kuwait City (KWI). Emirates flies both legs via Dubai, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Colombo and Riyadh?
Colombo: Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB). Riyadh: King Khalid International Airport (RUH).
What is the time difference between Colombo and Riyadh?
Riyadh is 2.5 hours behind Colombo.
