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Flights from Dublin to Colombo
There are no direct flights from Dublin to Colombo. The easiest way is one stop via Dubai or Abu Dhabi, about 14h 01m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 13h 58m
Dublin to Colombo at a glance
Fastest journey13h 58mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dubai or Abu Dhabi
Best ways to fly from Dublin 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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DUB Abu Dhabi (AUH) CMB
Leg 1: Etihad Airways · Leg 2: Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Etihad Airways
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DUB Paris (CDG) CMB
Leg 1: Air France, Aer Lingus, ASL Airlines France · Leg 2: SriLankan Airlines
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
- 9,132 km5,671 miles
- Journey time
- 13h 58mestimate
- Time difference
- +5.5hColombo vs Dublin
- Currency in Colombo
- USD
- Airports
- DUB → CMB
Flights from Dublin to Colombo: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Dublin 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 Dublin to Colombo?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 13h 58m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,132 km.
Where do you change planes between Dublin 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 Dublin and Colombo?
Dublin: Dublin Airport (DUB). Colombo: Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB).
What is the time difference between Dublin and Colombo?
Colombo is 5.5 hours ahead of Dublin.





