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Flights from Thessaloniki to Colombo

There are no direct flights from Thessaloniki to Colombo. The easiest way is one stop via Istanbul or Zurich, about 10h 58m door to door.

No direct flights · 2 connection options From 10h 58m
SKGCMBIST

Thessaloniki to Colombo at a glance

Fastest journey10h 58mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Istanbul or Zurich

Best ways to fly from Thessaloniki 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
SKG Istanbul (IST) CMB
Leg 1: Aegean Airlines, Turkish Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~10h 58m
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SKG Zurich (ZRH) CMB
Leg 1: Aegean Airlines, SWISS · Leg 2: Edelweiss Air
Self-transfer likely ~15h 16m
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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
6,746 km4,189 miles
Journey time
10h 58mestimate
Time difference
+3.5hColombo vs Thessaloniki
Currency in Colombo
USD
Airports
SKG → CMB

Flights from Thessaloniki to Colombo: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Thessaloniki to Colombo?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Istanbul and Zurich. 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 Thessaloniki to Colombo?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 10h 58m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 6,746 km.
Where do you change planes between Thessaloniki and Colombo?
The best connecting points are Istanbul (IST) and Zurich (ZRH). Aegean Airlines flies both legs via Istanbul, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Thessaloniki and Colombo?
Thessaloniki: Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport (SKG). Colombo: Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB).
What is the time difference between Thessaloniki and Colombo?
Colombo is 3.5 hours ahead of Thessaloniki.

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