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Flights from Colombo to Rome

There are no direct flights from Colombo to Rome. The easiest way is one stop via Dubai or Kuwait City, about 12h 03m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 12h 03m
CMBROMDXB

Colombo to Rome at a glance

Fastest journey12h 03mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dubai or Kuwait City

Best ways to fly from Colombo to Rome

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) ROM
Leg 1: Emirates, FitsAir, flydubai · Leg 2: Emirates, ITA Airways
One airline, one ticket ~12h 03m
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CMB Kuwait City (KWI) ROM
Leg 1: Jazeera Airways, Kuwait Airways, SriLankan Airlines · Leg 2: Kuwait Airways
One airline, one ticket ~12h 03m
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CMB Abu Dhabi (AUH) ROM
Leg 1: Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Etihad Airways · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
One airline, one ticket ~12h 03m
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CMB Mumbai (BOM) ROM
Leg 1: Air India, IndiGo, SriLankan Airlines · Leg 2: Air India
One airline, one ticket ~12h 09m
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CMB New Delhi (DEL) ROM
Leg 1: Air India, IndiGo, SriLankan Airlines · Leg 2: Air India, ITA Airways
One airline, one ticket ~12h 55m
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CMB Manama (BAH) ROM
Leg 1: Gulf Air · Leg 2: Gulf Air, EgyptAir
One airline, one ticket ~12h 03m
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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
7,627 km4,736 miles
Journey time
12h 03mestimate
Time difference
-4.5hRome vs Colombo
Currency in Rome
EUR
Airports
CMB → FCO, CIA

Flights from Colombo to Rome: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Colombo to Rome?
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 Rome?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 03m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,627 km.
Where do you change planes between Colombo and Rome?
The best connecting points are Dubai (DXB), Kuwait City (KWI), Abu Dhabi (AUH) and Mumbai (BOM). Emirates flies both legs via Dubai, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Colombo and Rome?
Colombo: Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB). Rome: Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) and Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA).
What is the time difference between Colombo and Rome?
Rome is 4.5 hours behind Colombo.

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