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Flights from Taipei to Colombo

There are no direct flights from Taipei to Colombo. The easiest way is one stop via Bangkok or Kuala Lumpur, about 8h 36m door to door.

No direct flights · 6 connection options From 8h 31m
TPECMBBKK

Taipei to Colombo at a glance

Fastest journey8h 31mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Bangkok or Kuala Lumpur

Best ways to fly from Taipei 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
TPE Bangkok (BKK) CMB
Leg 1: China Airlines, EVA Air, Starlux Airlines · Leg 2: SriLankan Airlines, Thai Airways
One airline, one ticket ~8h 36m
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2
TPE Kuala Lumpur (KUL) CMB
Leg 1: AirAsia X, Batik Air Malaysia, China Airlines · Leg 2: AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia, FitsAir
One airline, one ticket ~9h 38m
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3
TPE Hong Kong (HKG) CMB
Leg 1: Cathay Pacific, China Airlines, EVA Air · Leg 2: Cathay Pacific
One airline, one ticket ~8h 31m
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TPE Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) CMB
Leg 1: China Airlines, EVA Air, Starlux Airlines · Leg 2: VietJet Air, Vietnam Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~8h 59m
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TPE Singapore (SIN) CMB
Leg 1: China Airlines, EVA Air, Scoot · Leg 2: Singapore Airlines, SriLankan Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~9h 58m
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TPE Shanghai (PVG) CMB
Leg 1: Air China, China Airlines, China Eastern Airlines · Leg 2: China Eastern Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~9h 43m
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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
4,864 km3,021 miles
Journey time
8h 31mestimate
Time difference
-2.5hColombo vs Taipei
Currency in Colombo
USD
Airports
TPE, TSA → CMB

Flights from Taipei to Colombo: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Taipei to Colombo?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur and Hong Kong. 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 Taipei to Colombo?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 8h 31m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,864 km.
Where do you change planes between Taipei and Colombo?
The best connecting points are Bangkok (BKK), Kuala Lumpur (KUL), Hong Kong (HKG) and Ho Chi Minh City (SGN). China Airlines flies both legs via Bangkok, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Taipei and Colombo?
Taipei: Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) and Taipei Songshan International Airport (TSA). Colombo: Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB).
What is the time difference between Taipei and Colombo?
Colombo is 2.5 hours behind Taipei.

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