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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
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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.

1
MLA Dubai (DXB) CMB
Leg 1: Emirates · Leg 2: Emirates, FitsAir, flydubai
One airline, one ticket ~11h 41m
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2
MLA Doha (DOH) CMB
Leg 1: Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Qatar Airways, SriLankan Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~11h 40m
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3
MLA Istanbul (IST) CMB
Leg 1: KM Malta Airlines, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~12h 04m
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MLA Zurich (ZRH) CMB
Leg 1: KM Malta Airlines, SWISS · Leg 2: Edelweiss Air
Self-transfer likely ~15h 15m
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MLA Frankfurt (FRA) CMB
Leg 1: Lufthansa · Leg 2: SriLankan Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~15h 39m
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MLA Paris (CDG) CMB
Leg 1: Air France, KM Malta Airlines · Leg 2: SriLankan Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~16h 18m
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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
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.

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