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Connecting route · Tanzania → Sri Lanka

Flights from Dar Es Salaam to Colombo

There are no direct flights from Dar Es Salaam to Colombo. The easiest way is one stop via Mahe or Mumbai, about 9h 33m door to door.

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 9h 33m
DARCMBSEZ

Dar Es Salaam to Colombo at a glance

Fastest journey9h 33mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Mahe or Mumbai

Best ways to fly from Dar Es Salaam to Colombo

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

1
DAR Mahe (SEZ) CMB
Leg 1: Air Tanzania · Leg 2: Air Seychelles
Self-transfer likely ~9h 33m
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2
DAR Mumbai (BOM) CMB
Leg 1: Air Tanzania · Leg 2: Air India, IndiGo, SriLankan Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~11h 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
4,759 km2,955 miles
Journey time
9h 33mestimate
Time difference
+2.5hColombo vs Dar Es Salaam
Currency in Colombo
USD
Airports
DAR → CMB

Flights from Dar Es Salaam to Colombo: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Dar Es Salaam to Colombo?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Mahe and Mumbai. Most connections mean separate tickets, so leave plenty of time to collect bags and check in again.
How long is the flight from Dar Es Salaam to Colombo?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 9h 33m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,759 km.
Where do you change planes between Dar Es Salaam and Colombo?
The best connecting points are Mahe (SEZ) and Mumbai (BOM). Compare one-ticket itineraries with self-transfer options in the search.
Which airports serve Dar Es Salaam and Colombo?
Dar Es Salaam: Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR). Colombo: Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB).
What is the time difference between Dar Es Salaam and Colombo?
Colombo is 2.5 hours ahead of Dar Es Salaam.

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