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Flights from Rome to Colombo
There are no direct flights from Rome to Colombo. The easiest way is one stop via Dubai or Kuwait City, about 12h 03m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 12h 03m
Rome to Colombo at a glance
Fastest journey12h 03mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dubai or Kuwait City
Best ways to fly from Rome 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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ROM Kuwait City (KWI) CMB
Leg 1: Kuwait Airways · Leg 2: Jazeera Airways, Kuwait Airways, SriLankan Airlines
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ROM Abu Dhabi (AUH) CMB
Leg 1: Etihad Airways · Leg 2: Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Etihad Airways
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ROM New Delhi (DEL) CMB
Leg 1: Air India, ITA Airways · Leg 2: Air India, IndiGo, 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
- 7,627 km4,736 miles
- Journey time
- 12h 03mestimate
- Time difference
- +4.5hColombo vs Rome
- Currency in Colombo
- USD
- Airports
- FCO, CIA → CMB
Flights from Rome to Colombo: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Rome to Colombo?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Dubai, Kuwait City 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 Rome to Colombo?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 03m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,627 km.
Where do you change planes between Rome and Colombo?
The best connecting points are Dubai (DXB), Kuwait City (KWI), Abu Dhabi (AUH) and New Delhi (DEL). Emirates flies both legs via Dubai, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Rome and Colombo?
Rome: Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) and Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA). Colombo: Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB).
What is the time difference between Rome and Colombo?
Colombo is 4.5 hours ahead of Rome.
