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Flights from Marseille to Colombo

There are no direct flights from Marseille to Colombo. The easiest way is one stop via Istanbul or London, about 12h 48m door to door.

No direct flights · 5 connection options From 12h 48m
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Marseille to Colombo at a glance

Fastest journey12h 48mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Istanbul or London

Best ways to fly from Marseille 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
MRS Istanbul (IST) CMB
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~12h 48m
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MRS London (LHR) CMB
Leg 1: British Airways · Leg 2: SriLankan Airlines
Same alliance ~14h 38m
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MRS Frankfurt (FRA) CMB
Leg 1: Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines, Nouvelair · Leg 2: SriLankan Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~14h 33m
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MRS Zurich (ZRH) CMB
Leg 1: SWISS · Leg 2: Edelweiss Air
Self-transfer likely ~14h 11m
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MRS Paris (CDG) CMB
Leg 1: Air France, ASL Airlines France · Leg 2: SriLankan Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~14h 55m
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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
8,226 km5,108 miles
Journey time
12h 48mestimate
Time difference
+4.5hColombo vs Marseille
Currency in Colombo
USD
Airports
MRS → CMB

Flights from Marseille to Colombo: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Marseille to Colombo?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Istanbul, London and Frankfurt. 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 Marseille to Colombo?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 48m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 8,226 km.
Where do you change planes between Marseille and Colombo?
The best connecting points are Istanbul (IST), London (LHR), Frankfurt (FRA) and Zurich (ZRH). Turkish Airlines flies both legs via Istanbul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Marseille and Colombo?
Marseille: Marseille Provence Airport (MRS). Colombo: Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB).
What is the time difference between Marseille and Colombo?
Colombo is 4.5 hours ahead of Marseille.

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