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Flights from Geneva to Colombo

There are no direct flights from Geneva to Colombo. The easiest way is one stop via Dubai or Kuwait City, about 12h 46m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 12h 44m
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Geneva to Colombo at a glance

Fastest journey12h 44mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dubai or Kuwait City

Best ways to fly from Geneva 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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GVA Dubai (DXB) CMB
Leg 1: Emirates · Leg 2: Emirates, FitsAir, flydubai
One airline, one ticket ~12h 46m
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2
GVA Kuwait City (KWI) CMB
Leg 1: Kuwait Airways · Leg 2: Jazeera Airways, Kuwait Airways, SriLankan Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~12h 47m
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GVA Abu Dhabi (AUH) CMB
Leg 1: Etihad Airways · Leg 2: Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Etihad Airways
One airline, one ticket ~12h 47m
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4
GVA Doha (DOH) CMB
Leg 1: Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Qatar Airways, SriLankan Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~12h 48m
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GVA Istanbul (IST) CMB
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~12h 44m
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GVA Manama (BAH) CMB
Leg 1: Gulf Air · Leg 2: Gulf Air
One airline, one ticket ~12h 48m
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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
8,201 km5,093 miles
Journey time
12h 44mestimate
Time difference
+4.5hColombo vs Geneva
Currency in Colombo
USD
Airports
GVA → CMB

Flights from Geneva to Colombo: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Geneva to Colombo?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Dubai, Kuwait City and Abu Dhabi. 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 Geneva to Colombo?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 44m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,201 km.
Where do you change planes between Geneva and Colombo?
The best connecting points are Dubai (DXB), Kuwait City (KWI), Abu Dhabi (AUH) and Doha (DOH). Emirates flies both legs via Dubai, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Geneva and Colombo?
Geneva: Geneva International Airport (GVA). Colombo: Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB).
What is the time difference between Geneva and Colombo?
Colombo is 4.5 hours ahead of Geneva.

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