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Connecting route · Sri Lanka → Croatia

Flights from Colombo to Zagreb

There are no direct flights from Colombo to Zagreb. The easiest way is one stop via Dubai or Doha, about 11h 49m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 11h 48m
CMBZAGDXB

Colombo to Zagreb at a glance

Fastest journey11h 48mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dubai or Doha

Best ways to fly from Colombo to Zagreb

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) ZAG
Leg 1: Emirates, FitsAir, flydubai · Leg 2: flydubai
One airline, one ticket ~11h 49m
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CMB Doha (DOH) ZAG
Leg 1: Qatar Airways, SriLankan Airlines · Leg 2: Qatar Airways
One airline, one ticket ~11h 53m
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3
CMB Istanbul (IST) ZAG
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~11h 48m
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CMB London (LHR) ZAG
Leg 1: SriLankan Airlines · Leg 2: British Airways, Croatia Airlines
Same alliance ~15h 07m
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CMB Frankfurt (FRA) ZAG
Leg 1: SriLankan Airlines · Leg 2: Croatia Airlines, Lufthansa
Self-transfer likely ~14h 30m
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CMB Zurich (ZRH) ZAG
Leg 1: Edelweiss Air · Leg 2: Croatia Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~14h 17m
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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
7,447 km4,625 miles
Journey time
11h 48mestimate
Time difference
-4.5hZagreb vs Colombo
Currency in Zagreb
EUR
Airports
CMB → ZAG

Flights from Colombo to Zagreb: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Colombo to Zagreb?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Dubai, Doha 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 Zagreb?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 11h 48m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,447 km.
Where do you change planes between Colombo and Zagreb?
The best connecting points are Dubai (DXB), Doha (DOH), Istanbul (IST) and London (LHR). Emirates flies both legs via Dubai, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Colombo and Zagreb?
Colombo: Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB). Zagreb: Zagreb Franjo Tuđman International Airport (ZAG).
What is the time difference between Colombo and Zagreb?
Zagreb is 4.5 hours behind Colombo.

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