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Flights from Tehran to Colombo

There are no direct flights from Tehran to Colombo. The easiest way is one stop via Muscat or Sharjah, about 8h 02m door to door.

No direct flights · 5 connection options From 8h 02m
THRCMBMCT

Tehran to Colombo at a glance

Fastest journey8h 02mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Muscat or Sharjah

Best ways to fly from Tehran 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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THR Muscat (MCT) CMB
Leg 1: Qeshm Air, SalamAir, Sepehran Airlines · Leg 2: SalamAir
One airline, one ticket ~8h 02m
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THR Sharjah (SHJ) CMB
Leg 1: Air Arabia, Caspian Airlines · Leg 2: Air Arabia
One airline, one ticket ~8h 06m
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THR Doha (DOH) CMB
Leg 1: Qatar Airways · Leg 2: Qatar Airways, SriLankan Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~8h 26m
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THR Karachi (KHI) CMB
Leg 1: Taban Air · Leg 2: SriLankan Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~8h 54m
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THR New Delhi (DEL) CMB
Leg 1: Mahan Air · Leg 2: Air India, IndiGo, SriLankan Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~9h 42m
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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
4,316 km2,680 miles
Journey time
8h 02mestimate
Time difference
+2hColombo vs Tehran
Currency in Colombo
USD
Airports
IKA, THR → CMB

Flights from Tehran to Colombo: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Tehran to Colombo?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Muscat, Sharjah and Doha. 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 Tehran to Colombo?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 8h 02m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 4,316 km.
Where do you change planes between Tehran and Colombo?
The best connecting points are Muscat (MCT), Sharjah (SHJ), Doha (DOH) and Karachi (KHI). Qeshm Air flies both legs via Muscat, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Tehran and Colombo?
Tehran: Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) and Mehrabad International Airport (THR). Colombo: Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB).
What is the time difference between Tehran and Colombo?
Colombo is 2 hours ahead of Tehran.

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