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Flights from Kolkata to Colombo

There are no direct flights from Kolkata to Colombo. The easiest way is one stop via Chennai or Bengaluru, about 5h 03m door to door.

No direct flights · 5 connection options From 5h 03m
CCUCMBMAA

Kolkata to Colombo at a glance

Fastest journey5h 03mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Chennai or Bengaluru

Best ways to fly from Kolkata 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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CCU Chennai (MAA) CMB
Leg 1: Air India Express, IndiGo, SpiceJet · Leg 2: FitsAir, IndiGo, SriLankan Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~5h 03m
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CCU Bengaluru (BLR) CMB
Leg 1: Air India Express, Akasa Air, IndiGo · Leg 2: IndiGo, SriLankan Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~5h 19m
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3
CCU Hyderabad (HYD) CMB
Leg 1: IndiGo · Leg 2: IndiGo, SriLankan Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~5h 25m
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CCU Dhaka (DAC) CMB
Leg 1: Air India Express, Biman Bangladesh Airlines, IndiGo · Leg 2: FitsAir, SriLankan Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~6h 31m
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CCU Kathmandu (KTM) CMB
Leg 1: Buddha Air · Leg 2: SriLankan Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~7h 15m
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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
1,964 km1,220 miles
Journey time
5h 03mestimate
Time difference
NoneColombo vs Kolkata
Currency in Colombo
USD
Airports
CCU → CMB

Flights from Kolkata to Colombo: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Kolkata to Colombo?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Chennai, Bengaluru and Hyderabad. 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 Kolkata to Colombo?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 5h 03m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,964 km.
Where do you change planes between Kolkata and Colombo?
The best connecting points are Chennai (MAA), Bengaluru (BLR), Hyderabad (HYD) and Dhaka (DAC). Air India Express flies both legs via Chennai, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Kolkata and Colombo?
Kolkata: Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU). Colombo: Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB).

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