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Flights from Montreal to Colombo

There are no direct flights from Montreal to Colombo. The easiest way is one stop via Dubai or Doha, about 19h 54m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 19h 35m
YMQCMBDXB

Montreal to Colombo at a glance

Fastest journey19h 35mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dubai or Doha

Best ways to fly from Montreal 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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YMQ Dubai (DXB) CMB
Leg 1: Emirates · Leg 2: Emirates, FitsAir, flydubai
One airline, one ticket ~19h 54m
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YMQ Doha (DOH) CMB
Leg 1: Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Qatar Airways, SriLankan Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~20h 01m
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3
YMQ Istanbul (IST) CMB
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~20h 00m
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4
YMQ New Delhi (DEL) CMB
Leg 1: Air Canada · Leg 2: Air India, IndiGo, SriLankan Airlines
Same alliance ~19h 35m
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YMQ London (LHR) CMB
Leg 1: Air Canada, British Airways · Leg 2: SriLankan Airlines
Same alliance ~19h 55m
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YMQ Paris (CDG) CMB
Leg 1: Air Canada, Air France, Air Transat · Leg 2: SriLankan Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~21h 00m
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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
13,612 km8,453 miles
Journey time
19h 35mestimate
Time difference
+10.5hColombo vs Montreal
Currency in Colombo
USD
Airports
YUL, YHU, YMX → CMB

Flights from Montreal to Colombo: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Montreal 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 Montreal to Colombo?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 19h 35m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 13,612 km.
Where do you change planes between Montreal and Colombo?
The best connecting points are Dubai (DXB), Doha (DOH), Istanbul (IST) and New Delhi (DEL). Emirates flies both legs via Dubai, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Montreal and Colombo?
Montreal: Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL), Montréal / Saint-Hubert Metropolitan Airport (YHU) and Montreal Mirabel International Airport (YMX). Colombo: Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB).
What is the time difference between Montreal and Colombo?
Colombo is 10.5 hours ahead of Montreal.

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