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Flights from Hanoi to Colombo

There are no direct flights from Hanoi to Colombo. The easiest way is one stop via Bangkok or Kuala Lumpur, about 6h 43m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 6h 43m
HANCMBBKK

Hanoi to Colombo at a glance

Fastest journey6h 43mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Bangkok or Kuala Lumpur

Best ways to fly from Hanoi 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
HAN Bangkok (BKK) CMB
Leg 1: Vietnam Airlines, Lao Airlines, Thai Airways · Leg 2: SriLankan Airlines, Thai Airways
One airline, one ticket ~6h 43m
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HAN Kuala Lumpur (KUL) CMB
Leg 1: Batik Air Malaysia, Sun PhuQuoc Airways, VietJet Air · Leg 2: AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia, FitsAir
One airline, one ticket ~8h 13m
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HAN Kunming (KMG) CMB
Leg 1: China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~7h 06m
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HAN Singapore (SIN) CMB
Leg 1: Singapore Airlines, EVA Air, Vietnam Airlines · Leg 2: Singapore Airlines, SriLankan Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~8h 42m
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HAN Hong Kong (HKG) CMB
Leg 1: Cathay Pacific, HK Express, Sun PhuQuoc Airways · Leg 2: Cathay Pacific
One airline, one ticket ~8h 35m
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HAN Bengaluru (BLR) CMB
Leg 1: Vietnam Airlines · Leg 2: IndiGo, SriLankan Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~8h 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
3,204 km1,990 miles
Journey time
6h 43mestimate
Time difference
-1.5hColombo vs Hanoi
Currency in Colombo
USD
Airports
HAN → CMB

Flights from Hanoi to Colombo: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Hanoi to Colombo?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur and Kunming. 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 Hanoi to Colombo?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 43m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 3,204 km.
Where do you change planes between Hanoi and Colombo?
The best connecting points are Bangkok (BKK), Kuala Lumpur (KUL), Kunming (KMG) and Singapore (SIN). Vietnam Airlines flies both legs via Bangkok, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Hanoi and Colombo?
Hanoi: Noi Bai International Airport (HAN). Colombo: Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB).
What is the time difference between Hanoi and Colombo?
Colombo is 1.5 hours behind Hanoi.

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