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Flights from Madrid to Colombo
There are no direct flights from Madrid to Colombo. The easiest way is one stop via Dubai or Kuwait City, about 13h 41m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 13h 41m
Madrid to Colombo at a glance
Fastest journey13h 41mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dubai or Kuwait City
Best ways to fly from Madrid to Colombo
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
2Search
MAD Kuwait City (KWI) CMB
Leg 1: Kuwait Airways · Leg 2: Jazeera Airways, Kuwait Airways, SriLankan Airlines
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MAD Abu Dhabi (AUH) CMB
Leg 1: Etihad Airways · Leg 2: Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Etihad Airways
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
- 8,964 km5,567 miles
- Journey time
- 13h 41mestimate
- Time difference
- +4.5hColombo vs Madrid
- Currency in Colombo
- USD
- Airports
- MAD → CMB
Flights from Madrid to Colombo: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Madrid 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 Madrid to Colombo?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 13h 41m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,964 km.
Where do you change planes between Madrid 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 Madrid and Colombo?
Madrid: Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD). Colombo: Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB).
What is the time difference between Madrid and Colombo?
Colombo is 4.5 hours ahead of Madrid.





