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Flights from Malta to Colombo
There are no direct flights from Malta to Colombo. The easiest way is one stop via Dubai or Doha, about 11h 41m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 11h 40m
Malta to Colombo at a glance
Fastest journey11h 40mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dubai or Doha
Best ways to fly from Malta to Colombo
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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
- 7,343 km4,560 miles
- Journey time
- 11h 40mestimate
- Time difference
- +4.5hColombo vs Malta
- Currency in Colombo
- USD
- Airports
- MLA → CMB
Flights from Malta to Colombo: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Malta to Colombo?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Dubai, Doha and Istanbul. 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 Malta to Colombo?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 11h 40m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,343 km.
Where do you change planes between Malta and Colombo?
The best connecting points are Dubai (DXB), Doha (DOH), Istanbul (IST) and Zurich (ZRH). Emirates flies both legs via Dubai, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Malta and Colombo?
Malta: Malta International Airport (MLA). Colombo: Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB).
What is the time difference between Malta and Colombo?
Colombo is 4.5 hours ahead of Malta.





