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Connecting route · Iceland → Sri Lanka

Flights from Reykjavik to Colombo

There are no direct flights from Reykjavik to Colombo. The easiest way is one stop via Zurich or London, about 15h 50m door to door.

No direct flights · 5 connection options From 15h 46m
REKCMBZRH

Reykjavik to Colombo at a glance

Fastest journey15h 46mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Zurich or London

Best ways to fly from Reykjavik 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
REK Zurich (ZRH) CMB
Leg 1: Edelweiss Air, Icelandair · Leg 2: Edelweiss Air
One airline, one ticket ~15h 50m
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REK London (LHR) CMB
Leg 1: British Airways, Icelandair · Leg 2: SriLankan Airlines
Same alliance ~15h 46m
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REK Frankfurt (FRA) CMB
Leg 1: Icelandair, Lufthansa · Leg 2: SriLankan Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~16h 35m
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REK Paris (CDG) CMB
Leg 1: easyJet, Icelandair · Leg 2: SriLankan Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~16h 54m
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REK Istanbul (IST) CMB
Leg 1: Icelandair · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~16h 32m
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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
9,880 km6,135 miles
Journey time
15h 46mestimate
Time difference
+5.5hColombo vs Reykjavik
Currency in Colombo
USD
Airports
KEF, RKV → CMB

Flights from Reykjavik to Colombo: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Reykjavik to Colombo?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Zurich, 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 Reykjavik to Colombo?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 15h 46m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 9,880 km.
Where do you change planes between Reykjavik and Colombo?
The best connecting points are Zurich (ZRH), London (LHR), Frankfurt (FRA) and Paris (CDG). Edelweiss Air flies both legs via Zurich, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Reykjavik and Colombo?
Reykjavik: Keflavik International Airport (KEF) and Reykjavík Domestic Airport (RKV). Colombo: Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB).
What is the time difference between Reykjavik and Colombo?
Colombo is 5.5 hours ahead of Reykjavik.

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