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Flights from Vienna to Colombo
There are no direct flights from Vienna to Colombo. The easiest way is one stop via Dubai or Abu Dhabi, about 11h 54m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 11h 54m
Vienna to Colombo at a glance
Fastest journey11h 54mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dubai or Abu Dhabi
Best ways to fly from Vienna 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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VIE Dubai (DXB) CMB
Leg 1: Austrian Airlines, Emirates, Pegasus Airlines · Leg 2: Emirates, FitsAir, flydubai
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VIE Abu Dhabi (AUH) CMB
Leg 1: Etihad Airways · Leg 2: Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Etihad Airways
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VIE Kuwait City (KWI) CMB
Leg 1: Kuwait Airways · Leg 2: Jazeera Airways, Kuwait Airways, SriLankan Airlines
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
- 7,487 km4,649 miles
- Journey time
- 11h 54mestimate
- Time difference
- +4.5hColombo vs Vienna
- Currency in Colombo
- USD
- Airports
- VIE → CMB
Flights from Vienna to Colombo: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Vienna to Colombo?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Kuwait City. 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 Vienna to Colombo?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 11h 54m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 7,487 km.
Where do you change planes between Vienna and Colombo?
The best connecting points are Dubai (DXB), Abu Dhabi (AUH), Kuwait City (KWI) and New Delhi (DEL). Austrian Airlines flies both legs via Dubai, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Vienna and Colombo?
Vienna: Vienna International Airport (VIE). Colombo: Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB).
What is the time difference between Vienna and Colombo?
Colombo is 4.5 hours ahead of Vienna.





