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Flights from Tenerife to Colombo

There are no direct flights from Tenerife to Colombo. The easiest way is one stop via Zurich or London, about 16h 22m door to door.

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 16h 22m
TCICMBZRH

Tenerife to Colombo at a glance

Fastest journey16h 22mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Zurich or London

Best ways to fly from Tenerife 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
TCI Zurich (ZRH) CMB
Leg 1: Edelweiss Air · Leg 2: Edelweiss Air
One airline, one ticket ~16h 22m
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2
TCI London (LHR) CMB
Leg 1: British Airways · Leg 2: SriLankan Airlines
Same alliance ~17h 04m
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TCI Frankfurt (FRA) CMB
Leg 1: Condor, Discover Airlines, TUI fly Deutschland · Leg 2: SriLankan Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~17h 38m
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TCI Paris (CDG) CMB
Leg 1: Air France, easyJet · Leg 2: SriLankan Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~17h 40m
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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
10,272 km6,379 miles
Journey time
16h 22mestimate
Time difference
+5.5hColombo vs Tenerife
Currency in Colombo
USD
Airports
TFS, TFN → CMB

Flights from Tenerife to Colombo: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Tenerife to Colombo?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Zurich, London and Frankfurt. 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 Tenerife to Colombo?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 16h 22m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 10,272 km.
Where do you change planes between Tenerife and Colombo?
The best connecting points are Zurich (ZRH), London (LHR), Frankfurt (FRA) and Paris (CDG). Edelweiss Air flies both legs via Zurich, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Tenerife and Colombo?
Tenerife: Tenerife Sur Airport (TFS) and Tenerife Norte-Ciudad de La Laguna Airport (TFN). Colombo: Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB).
What is the time difference between Tenerife and Colombo?
Colombo is 5.5 hours ahead of Tenerife.

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