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Flights from Colombo to Tallinn

There are no direct flights from Colombo to Tallinn. The easiest way is one stop via Istanbul or Frankfurt, about 12h 56m door to door.

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 12h 56m
CMBTLLIST

Colombo to Tallinn at a glance

Fastest journey12h 56mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Istanbul or Frankfurt

Best ways to fly from Colombo to Tallinn

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

1
CMB Istanbul (IST) TLL
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~12h 56m
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CMB Frankfurt (FRA) TLL
Leg 1: SriLankan Airlines · Leg 2: Lufthansa
Self-transfer likely ~15h 25m
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CMB Zurich (ZRH) TLL
Leg 1: Edelweiss Air · Leg 2: SWISS
Self-transfer likely ~15h 40m
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CMB Paris (CDG) TLL
Leg 1: SriLankan Airlines · Leg 2: AirBaltic
Self-transfer likely ~16h 24m
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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
7,436 km4,618 miles
Journey time
12h 56mestimate
Time difference
-3.5hTallinn vs Colombo
Currency in Tallinn
EUR
Airports
CMB → TLL

Flights from Colombo to Tallinn: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Colombo to Tallinn?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Istanbul, Frankfurt and Zurich. 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 Tallinn?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 56m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,436 km.
Where do you change planes between Colombo and Tallinn?
The best connecting points are Istanbul (IST), Frankfurt (FRA), Zurich (ZRH) and Paris (CDG). Turkish Airlines flies both legs via Istanbul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Colombo and Tallinn?
Colombo: Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB). Tallinn: Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport (TLL).
What is the time difference between Colombo and Tallinn?
Tallinn is 3.5 hours behind Colombo.

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