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Connecting route · Sri Lanka → Taiwan

Flights from Colombo to Taipei

There are no direct flights from Colombo to Taipei. The easiest way is one stop via Bangkok or Kuala Lumpur, about 8h 36m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 8h 31m
CMBTPEBKK

Colombo to Taipei at a glance

Fastest journey8h 31mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Bangkok or Kuala Lumpur

Best ways to fly from Colombo to Taipei

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

1
CMB Bangkok (BKK) TPE
Leg 1: SriLankan Airlines, Thai Airways · Leg 2: China Airlines, EVA Air, Starlux Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~8h 36m
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CMB Kuala Lumpur (KUL) TPE
Leg 1: AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia, FitsAir · Leg 2: AirAsia X, Batik Air Malaysia, China Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~9h 38m
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3
CMB Hong Kong (HKG) TPE
Leg 1: Cathay Pacific · Leg 2: Cathay Pacific, China Airlines, EVA Air
One airline, one ticket ~8h 31m
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CMB Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) TPE
Leg 1: VietJet Air, Vietnam Airlines · Leg 2: China Airlines, EVA Air, Starlux Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~8h 59m
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CMB Singapore (SIN) TPE
Leg 1: Singapore Airlines, SriLankan Airlines · Leg 2: China Airlines, EVA Air, Scoot
One airline, one ticket ~9h 58m
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CMB Shanghai (PVG) TPE
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: Air China, China Airlines, China Eastern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~9h 43m
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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
4,864 km3,021 miles
Journey time
8h 31mestimate
Time difference
+2.5hTaipei vs Colombo
Currency in Taipei
TWD
Airports
CMB → TPE, TSA

Flights from Colombo to Taipei: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Colombo to Taipei?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur and Hong Kong. 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 Taipei?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 8h 31m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,864 km.
Where do you change planes between Colombo and Taipei?
The best connecting points are Bangkok (BKK), Kuala Lumpur (KUL), Hong Kong (HKG) and Ho Chi Minh City (SGN). SriLankan Airlines flies both legs via Bangkok, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Colombo and Taipei?
Colombo: Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB). Taipei: Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) and Taipei Songshan International Airport (TSA).
What is the time difference between Colombo and Taipei?
Taipei is 2.5 hours ahead of Colombo.

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