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Flights from Dusseldorf to Colombo

There are no direct flights from Dusseldorf to Colombo. The easiest way is one stop via Dubai or Abu Dhabi, about 12h 52m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 12h 52m
DUSCMBDXB

Dusseldorf to Colombo at a glance

Fastest journey12h 52mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dubai or Abu Dhabi

Best ways to fly from Dusseldorf 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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DUS Dubai (DXB) CMB
Leg 1: Emirates · Leg 2: Emirates, FitsAir, flydubai
One airline, one ticket ~12h 52m
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DUS Abu Dhabi (AUH) CMB
Leg 1: Etihad Airways · Leg 2: Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Etihad Airways
One airline, one ticket ~12h 55m
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DUS Doha (DOH) CMB
Leg 1: Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Qatar Airways, SriLankan Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~12h 57m
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DUS Istanbul (IST) CMB
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~12h 54m
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DUS London (LHR) CMB
Leg 1: British Airways, Eurowings · Leg 2: SriLankan Airlines
Same alliance ~14h 02m
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DUS Frankfurt (FRA) CMB
Leg 1: Condor, Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines · Leg 2: SriLankan Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~13h 49m
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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
8,232 km5,112 miles
Journey time
12h 52mestimate
Time difference
+4.5hColombo vs Dusseldorf
Currency in Colombo
USD
Airports
DUS, NRN → CMB

Flights from Dusseldorf to Colombo: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Dusseldorf 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 Dusseldorf to Colombo?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 52m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,232 km.
Where do you change planes between Dusseldorf 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 Dusseldorf and Colombo?
Dusseldorf: Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) and Weeze (Niederrhein) Airport (NRN). Colombo: Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB).
What is the time difference between Dusseldorf and Colombo?
Colombo is 4.5 hours ahead of Dusseldorf.

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