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Connecting route · Sri Lanka → Sweden

Flights from Colombo to Stockholm

There are no direct flights from Colombo to Stockholm. The easiest way is one stop via Dubai or Doha, about 12h 36m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 12h 36m
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Colombo to Stockholm at a glance

Fastest journey12h 36mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dubai or Doha

Best ways to fly from Colombo to Stockholm

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) STO
Leg 1: Emirates, FitsAir, flydubai · Leg 2: Emirates
One airline, one ticket ~12h 36m
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CMB Doha (DOH) STO
Leg 1: Qatar Airways, SriLankan Airlines · Leg 2: Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~12h 47m
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3
CMB Istanbul (IST) STO
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~13h 07m
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CMB Bangkok (BKK) STO
Leg 1: SriLankan Airlines, Thai Airways · Leg 2: Norse Atlantic Airways, Thai Airways
One airline, one ticket ~15h 51m
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CMB London (LHR) STO
Leg 1: SriLankan Airlines · Leg 2: British Airways, SAS
Same alliance ~15h 14m
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CMB Paris (CDG) STO
Leg 1: SriLankan Airlines · Leg 2: Air France, Norwegian Air Shuttle, SAS
Self-transfer likely ~16h 02m
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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
7,776 km4,829 miles
Journey time
12h 36mestimate
Time difference
-4.5hStockholm vs Colombo
Currency in Stockholm
SEK
Airports
CMB → ARN, NYO, BMA

Flights from Colombo to Stockholm: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Colombo to Stockholm?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Dubai, Doha and Istanbul. 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 Stockholm?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 36m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,776 km.
Where do you change planes between Colombo and Stockholm?
The best connecting points are Dubai (DXB), Doha (DOH), Istanbul (IST) and Bangkok (BKK). Emirates flies both legs via Dubai, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Colombo and Stockholm?
Colombo: Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB). Stockholm: Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN), Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO), Stockholm-Bromma Airport (BMA) and Stockholm Västerås Airport (VST).
What is the time difference between Colombo and Stockholm?
Stockholm is 4.5 hours behind Colombo.

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