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Flights from Colombo to Tirana

There are no direct flights from Colombo to Tirana. The easiest way is one stop via Dubai or Istanbul, about 11h 17m door to door.

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 11h 17m
CMBTIADXB

Colombo to Tirana at a glance

Fastest journey11h 17mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dubai or Istanbul

Best ways to fly from Colombo to Tirana

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

1
CMB Dubai (DXB) TIA
Leg 1: Emirates, FitsAir, flydubai · Leg 2: flydubai
One airline, one ticket ~11h 17m
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CMB Istanbul (IST) TIA
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~11h 18m
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CMB Zurich (ZRH) TIA
Leg 1: Edelweiss Air · Leg 2: Chair Airlines, SWISS
Self-transfer likely ~14h 55m
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CMB Frankfurt (FRA) TIA
Leg 1: SriLankan Airlines · Leg 2: Lufthansa, SunExpress
Self-transfer likely ~15h 12m
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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
7,019 km4,359 miles
Journey time
11h 17mestimate
Time difference
-4.5hTirana vs Colombo
Currency in Tirana
USD
Airports
CMB → TIA

Flights from Colombo to Tirana: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Colombo to Tirana?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Dubai, 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 Tirana?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 11h 17m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,019 km.
Where do you change planes between Colombo and Tirana?
The best connecting points are Dubai (DXB), Istanbul (IST), Zurich (ZRH) and Frankfurt (FRA). Emirates flies both legs via Dubai, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Colombo and Tirana?
Colombo: Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB). Tirana: Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa (TIA).
What is the time difference between Colombo and Tirana?
Tirana is 4.5 hours behind Colombo.

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