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Flights from Milan to Colombo

There are no direct flights from Milan to Colombo. The easiest way is one stop via Dubai or Kuwait City, about 12h 25m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 12h 24m
MILCMBDXB

Milan to Colombo at a glance

Fastest journey12h 24mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dubai or Kuwait City

Best ways to fly from Milan 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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MIL Dubai (DXB) CMB
Leg 1: flydubai · Leg 2: Emirates, FitsAir, flydubai
One airline, one ticket ~12h 25m
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MIL Kuwait City (KWI) CMB
Leg 1: Kuwait Airways · Leg 2: Jazeera Airways, Kuwait Airways, SriLankan Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~12h 31m
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MIL Abu Dhabi (AUH) CMB
Leg 1: Etihad Airways · Leg 2: Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Etihad Airways
One airline, one ticket ~12h 32m
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MIL New Delhi (DEL) CMB
Leg 1: Air India · Leg 2: Air India, IndiGo, SriLankan Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~13h 12m
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MIL Doha (DOH) CMB
Leg 1: Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Qatar Airways, SriLankan Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~12h 33m
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MIL Sharjah (SHJ) CMB
Leg 1: Air Arabia · Leg 2: Air Arabia
One airline, one ticket ~12h 24m
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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
7,956 km4,941 miles
Journey time
12h 24mestimate
Time difference
+4.5hColombo vs Milan
Currency in Colombo
USD
Airports
MXP, BGY, LIN → CMB

Flights from Milan to Colombo: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Milan to Colombo?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Dubai, Kuwait City and Abu Dhabi. 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 Milan to Colombo?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 24m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,956 km.
Where do you change planes between Milan and Colombo?
The best connecting points are Dubai (DXB), Kuwait City (KWI), Abu Dhabi (AUH) and New Delhi (DEL). flydubai flies both legs via Dubai, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Milan and Colombo?
Milan: Milan Malpensa International Airport (MXP), Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) and Milano Linate Airport (LIN). Colombo: Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB).
What is the time difference between Milan and Colombo?
Colombo is 4.5 hours ahead of Milan.

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