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Flights from Manila to Colombo
There are no direct flights from Manila to Colombo. The easiest way is one stop via Kuala Lumpur or Bangkok, about 8h 42m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 8h 13m
Manila to Colombo at a glance
Fastest journey8h 13mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Kuala Lumpur or Bangkok
Best ways to fly from Manila 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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MNL Kuala Lumpur (KUL) CMB
Leg 1: Philippine Airlines, Philippines AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines · Leg 2: AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia, FitsAir
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MNL Bangkok (BKK) CMB
Leg 1: Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific, Thai Airways · Leg 2: SriLankan Airlines, Thai Airways
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MNL Singapore (SIN) CMB
Leg 1: Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific, Singapore Airlines · Leg 2: Singapore Airlines, SriLankan Airlines
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MNL Hong Kong (HKG) CMB
Leg 1: Cathay Pacific, Cebu Pacific, HK Express · Leg 2: Cathay Pacific
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MNL Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) CMB
Leg 1: Philippine Airlines · Leg 2: VietJet Air, Vietnam Airlines
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MNL Guangzhou (CAN) CMB
Leg 1: Cebu Pacific, China Southern Airlines · Leg 2: SriLankan Airlines
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
- 4,567 km2,836 miles
- Journey time
- 8h 13mestimate
- Time difference
- -2.5hColombo vs Manila
- Currency in Colombo
- USD
- Airports
- MNL → CMB
Flights from Manila to Colombo: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Manila to Colombo?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok and Singapore. 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 Manila to Colombo?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 8h 13m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,567 km.
Where do you change planes between Manila and Colombo?
The best connecting points are Kuala Lumpur (KUL), Bangkok (BKK), Singapore (SIN) and Hong Kong (HKG). Philippine Airlines flies both legs via Kuala Lumpur, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Manila and Colombo?
Manila: Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL). Colombo: Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB).
What is the time difference between Manila and Colombo?
Colombo is 2.5 hours behind Manila.
