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Flights from Tirana to Colombo

There are no direct flights from Tirana to Colombo. The easiest way is one stop via Dubai or Istanbul, about 11h 17m door to door.

No direct flights · 4 connection options From 11h 17m
TIACMBDXB

Tirana to Colombo at a glance

Fastest journey11h 17mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dubai or Istanbul

Best ways to fly from Tirana 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
TIA Dubai (DXB) CMB
Leg 1: flydubai · Leg 2: Emirates, FitsAir, flydubai
One airline, one ticket ~11h 17m
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TIA Istanbul (IST) CMB
Leg 1: Turkish Airlines, Aegean Airlines · Leg 2: Turkish Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~11h 18m
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3
TIA Zurich (ZRH) CMB
Leg 1: Chair Airlines, SWISS, Aegean Airlines · Leg 2: Edelweiss Air
Self-transfer likely ~14h 55m
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TIA Frankfurt (FRA) CMB
Leg 1: Lufthansa · Leg 2: SriLankan Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~15h 12m
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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
7,019 km4,359 miles
Journey time
11h 17mestimate
Time difference
+4.5hColombo vs Tirana
Currency in Colombo
USD
Airports
TIA → CMB

Flights from Tirana to Colombo: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Tirana to Colombo?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Dubai, 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 Tirana to Colombo?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 11h 17m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,019 km.
Where do you change planes between Tirana and Colombo?
The best connecting points are Dubai (DXB), Istanbul (IST), Zurich (ZRH) and Frankfurt (FRA). flydubai flies both legs via Dubai, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Tirana and Colombo?
Tirana: Tirana International Airport Mother Teresa (TIA). Colombo: Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB).
What is the time difference between Tirana and Colombo?
Colombo is 4.5 hours ahead of Tirana.

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