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Flights from Colombo to Thessaloniki

There are no direct flights from Colombo to Thessaloniki. The easiest way is one stop via Istanbul or Zurich, about 10h 58m door to door.

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 10h 58m
CMBSKGIST

Colombo to Thessaloniki at a glance

Fastest journey10h 58mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Istanbul or Zurich

Best ways to fly from Colombo to Thessaloniki

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) SKG
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines, Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~10h 58m
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CMB Zurich (ZRH) SKG
Leg 1: Edelweiss Air · Leg 2: Aegean Airlines, SWISS
Self-transfer likely ~15h 16m
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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
6,746 km4,189 miles
Journey time
10h 58mestimate
Time difference
-3.5hThessaloniki vs Colombo
Currency in Thessaloniki
EUR
Airports
CMB → SKG

Flights from Colombo to Thessaloniki: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Colombo to Thessaloniki?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Istanbul 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 Thessaloniki?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 10h 58m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 6,746 km.
Where do you change planes between Colombo and Thessaloniki?
The best connecting points are Istanbul (IST) and Zurich (ZRH). Turkish Airlines flies both legs via Istanbul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Colombo and Thessaloniki?
Colombo: Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB). Thessaloniki: Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport (SKG).
What is the time difference between Colombo and Thessaloniki?
Thessaloniki is 3.5 hours behind Colombo.

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