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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
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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 Dubai (DXB) CMB
Leg 1: Emirates · Leg 2: Emirates, FitsAir, flydubai
One airline, one ticket ~14h 01m
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DUB Abu Dhabi (AUH) CMB
Leg 1: Etihad Airways · Leg 2: Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Etihad Airways
One airline, one ticket ~14h 03m
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DUB Doha (DOH) CMB
Leg 1: Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Qatar Airways, SriLankan Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~14h 06m
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DUB Istanbul (IST) CMB
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~14h 02m
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DUB London (LHR) CMB
Leg 1: Aer Lingus, British Airways · Leg 2: SriLankan Airlines
Same alliance ~13h 58m
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DUB Paris (CDG) CMB
Leg 1: Air France, Aer Lingus, ASL Airlines France · Leg 2: SriLankan Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~15h 05m
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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
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.

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