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Flights from Mexico City to Colombo

There are no direct flights from Mexico City to Colombo. The easiest way is one stop via Dubai or Istanbul, about 24h 32m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 24h 32m
MEXCMBDXB

Mexico City to Colombo at a glance

Fastest journey24h 32mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dubai or Istanbul

Best ways to fly from Mexico City 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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MEX Dubai (DXB) CMB
Leg 1: Emirates · Leg 2: Emirates, FitsAir, flydubai
One airline, one ticket ~24h 32m
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2
MEX Istanbul (IST) CMB
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~24h 37m
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MEX London (LHR) CMB
Leg 1: Aeroméxico, British Airways · Leg 2: SriLankan Airlines
Same alliance ~24h 32m
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MEX Paris (CDG) CMB
Leg 1: Aeroméxico, Air France · Leg 2: SriLankan Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~25h 36m
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MEX Tokyo (NRT) CMB
Leg 1: Aeroméxico, All Nippon Airways · Leg 2: SriLankan Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~26h 11m
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MEX Frankfurt (FRA) CMB
Leg 1: Lufthansa · Leg 2: SriLankan Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~25h 31m
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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
17,082 km10,608 miles
Journey time
24h 32mestimate
Time difference
+11.5hColombo vs Mexico City
Currency in Colombo
USD
Airports
MEX, NLU, TLC → CMB

Flights from Mexico City to Colombo: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Mexico City to Colombo?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Dubai, Istanbul and London. 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 Mexico City to Colombo?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 24h 32m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 17,082 km.
Where do you change planes between Mexico City and Colombo?
The best connecting points are Dubai (DXB), Istanbul (IST), London (LHR) and Paris (CDG). Emirates flies both legs via Dubai, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Mexico City and Colombo?
Mexico City: Mexico City Benito Juárez International Airport (MEX), Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU) and Adolfo López Mateos International Airport (TLC). Colombo: Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB).
What is the time difference between Mexico City and Colombo?
Colombo is 11.5 hours ahead of Mexico City.

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