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Flights from Riyadh to Colombo
There are no direct flights from Riyadh to Colombo. The easiest way is one stop via Dubai or Mumbai, about 7h 42m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 7h 38m
Riyadh to Colombo at a glance
Fastest journey7h 38mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dubai or Mumbai
Best ways to fly from Riyadh 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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RUH Mumbai (BOM) CMB
Leg 1: Air India, Air India Express, Akasa Air · Leg 2: Air India, IndiGo, SriLankan Airlines
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RUH Abu Dhabi (AUH) CMB
Leg 1: Etihad Airways, Flynas, Saudia · Leg 2: Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Etihad Airways
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RUH Kuwait City (KWI) CMB
Leg 1: flyadeal, Jazeera Airways, Kuwait Airways · Leg 2: Jazeera Airways, Kuwait Airways, SriLankan Airlines
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RUH Doha (DOH) CMB
Leg 1: Flynas, Qatar Airways, Saudia · Leg 2: Qatar Airways, SriLankan Airlines
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
- 4,044 km2,511 miles
- Journey time
- 7h 38mestimate
- Time difference
- +2.5hColombo vs Riyadh
- Currency in Colombo
- USD
- Airports
- RUH → CMB
Flights from Riyadh to Colombo: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Riyadh to Colombo?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Dubai, Mumbai 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 Riyadh to Colombo?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 7h 38m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,044 km.
Where do you change planes between Riyadh and Colombo?
The best connecting points are Dubai (DXB), Mumbai (BOM), Abu Dhabi (AUH) and Kuwait City (KWI). Emirates flies both legs via Dubai, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Riyadh and Colombo?
Riyadh: King Khalid International Airport (RUH). Colombo: Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB).
What is the time difference between Riyadh and Colombo?
Colombo is 2.5 hours ahead of Riyadh.
