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Connecting route · Sweden → Sri Lanka

Flights from Stockholm to Colombo

There are no direct flights from Stockholm to Colombo. The easiest way is one stop via Dubai or Doha, about 12h 36m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 12h 36m
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Stockholm to Colombo at a glance

Fastest journey12h 36mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dubai or Doha

Best ways to fly from Stockholm 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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STO Dubai (DXB) CMB
Leg 1: Emirates · Leg 2: Emirates, FitsAir, flydubai
One airline, one ticket ~12h 36m
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STO Doha (DOH) CMB
Leg 1: Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Qatar Airways, SriLankan Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~12h 47m
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STO Istanbul (IST) CMB
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~13h 07m
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STO Bangkok (BKK) CMB
Leg 1: Norse Atlantic Airways, Thai Airways · Leg 2: SriLankan Airlines, Thai Airways
One airline, one ticket ~15h 51m
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STO London (LHR) CMB
Leg 1: British Airways, SAS · Leg 2: SriLankan Airlines
Same alliance ~15h 14m
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STO Frankfurt (FRA) CMB
Leg 1: Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines, SunExpress · Leg 2: SriLankan Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~15h 07m
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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
7,776 km4,829 miles
Journey time
12h 36mestimate
Time difference
+4.5hColombo vs Stockholm
Currency in Colombo
USD
Airports
ARN, NYO, BMA → CMB

Flights from Stockholm to Colombo: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Stockholm to Colombo?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Dubai, Doha and Istanbul. 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 Stockholm to Colombo?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 12h 36m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,776 km.
Where do you change planes between Stockholm and Colombo?
The best connecting points are Dubai (DXB), Doha (DOH), Istanbul (IST) and Bangkok (BKK). Emirates flies both legs via Dubai, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Stockholm and Colombo?
Stockholm: Stockholm-Arlanda Airport (ARN), Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO), Stockholm-Bromma Airport (BMA) and Stockholm Västerås Airport (VST). Colombo: Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB).
What is the time difference between Stockholm and Colombo?
Colombo is 4.5 hours ahead of Stockholm.

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