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Flights from Nuremberg to Colombo

There are no direct flights from Nuremberg to Colombo. The easiest way is one stop via Istanbul or London, about 12h 27m door to door.

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 12h 27m
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Nuremberg to Colombo at a glance

Fastest journey12h 27mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Istanbul or London

Best ways to fly from Nuremberg 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
NUE Istanbul (IST) CMB
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~12h 27m
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2
NUE London (LHR) CMB
Leg 1: British Airways · Leg 2: SriLankan Airlines
Same alliance ~14h 27m
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NUE Frankfurt (FRA) CMB
Leg 1: Lufthansa · Leg 2: SriLankan Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~13h 49m
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NUE Paris (CDG) CMB
Leg 1: Air France · Leg 2: SriLankan Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~14h 53m
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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
7,896 km4,903 miles
Journey time
12h 27mestimate
Time difference
+4.5hColombo vs Nuremberg
Currency in Colombo
USD
Airports
NUE → CMB

Flights from Nuremberg to Colombo: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Nuremberg 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 Nuremberg to Colombo?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 27m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,896 km.
Where do you change planes between Nuremberg and Colombo?
The best connecting points are Istanbul (IST), London (LHR), Frankfurt (FRA) and Paris (CDG). Turkish Airlines flies both legs via Istanbul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Nuremberg and Colombo?
Nuremberg: Nuremberg Airport (NUE). Colombo: Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB).
What is the time difference between Nuremberg and Colombo?
Colombo is 4.5 hours ahead of Nuremberg.

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