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Flights from Colombo to Tel Aviv Yafo

There are no direct flights from Colombo to Tel Aviv Yafo. The easiest way is one stop via Dubai or Abu Dhabi, about 9h 17m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 9h 16m
CMBTLVDXB

Colombo to Tel Aviv Yafo at a glance

Fastest journey9h 16mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dubai or Abu Dhabi

Best ways to fly from Colombo to Tel Aviv Yafo

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) TLV
Leg 1: Emirates, FitsAir, flydubai · Leg 2: Arkia, El Al, flydubai
One airline, one ticket ~9h 17m
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CMB Abu Dhabi (AUH) TLV
Leg 1: Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Etihad Airways · Leg 2: Etihad Airways
One airline, one ticket ~9h 16m
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CMB Istanbul (IST) TLV
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines
Same alliance ~11h 46m
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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
5,431 km3,373 miles
Journey time
9h 16mestimate
Time difference
-3.5hTel Aviv Yafo vs Colombo
Currency in Tel Aviv Yafo
ILS
Airports
CMB → TLV

Flights from Colombo to Tel Aviv Yafo: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Colombo to Tel Aviv Yafo?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Dubai, Abu Dhabi 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 Tel Aviv Yafo?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 9h 16m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 5,431 km.
Where do you change planes between Colombo and Tel Aviv Yafo?
The best connecting points are Dubai (DXB), Abu Dhabi (AUH) and Istanbul (IST). Emirates flies both legs via Dubai, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Colombo and Tel Aviv Yafo?
Colombo: Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB). Tel Aviv Yafo: Ben Gurion International Airport (TLV).
What is the time difference between Colombo and Tel Aviv Yafo?
Tel Aviv Yafo is 3.5 hours behind Colombo.

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