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Flights from Riga to Colombo

There are no direct flights from Riga to Colombo. The easiest way is one stop via Dubai or Istanbul, about 12h 01m door to door.

No direct flights · 5 connection options From 12h 01m
RIXCMBDXB

Riga to Colombo at a glance

Fastest journey12h 01mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dubai or Istanbul

Best ways to fly from Riga 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
RIX Dubai (DXB) CMB
Leg 1: AirBaltic, flydubai · Leg 2: Emirates, FitsAir, flydubai
One airline, one ticket ~12h 01m
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RIX Istanbul (IST) CMB
Leg 1: AirBaltic, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~12h 37m
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3
RIX Frankfurt (FRA) CMB
Leg 1: AirBaltic, Lufthansa · Leg 2: SriLankan Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~15h 10m
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RIX Zurich (ZRH) CMB
Leg 1: AirBaltic · Leg 2: Edelweiss Air
Self-transfer likely ~15h 23m
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RIX Paris (CDG) CMB
Leg 1: AirBaltic · Leg 2: SriLankan Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~16h 11m
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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
7,345 km4,561 miles
Journey time
12h 01mestimate
Time difference
+3.5hColombo vs Riga
Currency in Colombo
USD
Airports
RIX → CMB

Flights from Riga to Colombo: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Riga to Colombo?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Dubai, Istanbul 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 Riga to Colombo?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 01m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,345 km.
Where do you change planes between Riga and Colombo?
The best connecting points are Dubai (DXB), Istanbul (IST), Frankfurt (FRA) and Zurich (ZRH). AirBaltic flies both legs via Dubai, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Riga and Colombo?
Riga: Riga International Airport (RIX). Colombo: Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB).
What is the time difference between Riga and Colombo?
Colombo is 3.5 hours ahead of Riga.

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