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Flights from Copenhagen to Colombo

There are no direct flights from Copenhagen to Colombo. The easiest way is one stop via Dubai or Abu Dhabi, about 12h 38m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 12h 38m
CPHCMBDXB

Copenhagen to Colombo at a glance

Fastest journey12h 38mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dubai or Abu Dhabi

Best ways to fly from Copenhagen to Colombo

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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CPH Dubai (DXB) CMB
Leg 1: Emirates · Leg 2: Emirates, FitsAir, flydubai
One airline, one ticket ~12h 38m
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CPH Abu Dhabi (AUH) CMB
Leg 1: Etihad Airways · Leg 2: Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Etihad Airways
One airline, one ticket ~12h 42m
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3
CPH Doha (DOH) CMB
Leg 1: Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Qatar Airways, SriLankan Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~12h 47m
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CPH Istanbul (IST) CMB
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~12h 52m
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CPH Bangkok (BKK) CMB
Leg 1: SAS, Thai Airways · Leg 2: SriLankan Airlines, Thai Airways
One airline, one ticket ~16h 17m
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CPH London (LHR) CMB
Leg 1: British Airways, SAS · Leg 2: SriLankan Airlines
Same alliance ~14h 37m
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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
7,961 km4,944 miles
Journey time
12h 38mestimate
Time difference
+4.5hColombo vs Copenhagen
Currency in Colombo
USD
Airports
CPH → CMB

Flights from Copenhagen to Colombo: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Copenhagen to Colombo?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Doha. 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 Copenhagen to Colombo?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 38m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,961 km.
Where do you change planes between Copenhagen and Colombo?
The best connecting points are Dubai (DXB), Abu Dhabi (AUH), Doha (DOH) and Istanbul (IST). Emirates flies both legs via Dubai, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Copenhagen and Colombo?
Copenhagen: Copenhagen Kastrup Airport (CPH). Colombo: Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB).
What is the time difference between Copenhagen and Colombo?
Colombo is 4.5 hours ahead of Copenhagen.

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