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Flights from Yangon to Colombo

There are no direct flights from Yangon to Colombo. The easiest way is one stop via Bangkok or Chennai, about 6h 15m door to door.

No direct flights · 3 connection options From 6h 15m
RGNCMBBKK

Yangon to Colombo at a glance

Fastest journey6h 15mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Bangkok or Chennai

Best ways to fly from Yangon 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
RGN Bangkok (BKK) CMB
Leg 1: Myanmar Airways International, Myanmar National Airlines, Thai Airways · Leg 2: SriLankan Airlines, Thai Airways
One airline, one ticket ~6h 15m
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RGN Chennai (MAA) CMB
Leg 1: Myanmar Airways International · Leg 2: FitsAir, IndiGo, SriLankan Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~6h 32m
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RGN Dhaka (DAC) CMB
Leg 1: Myanmar Airways International · Leg 2: FitsAir, SriLankan Airlines
Self-transfer likely ~7h 26m
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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
2,088 km1,297 miles
Journey time
6h 15mestimate
Time difference
-1hColombo vs Yangon
Currency in Colombo
USD
Airports
RGN → CMB

Flights from Yangon to Colombo: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Yangon to Colombo?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Bangkok, Chennai and Dhaka. 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 Yangon to Colombo?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 6h 15m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 2,088 km.
Where do you change planes between Yangon and Colombo?
The best connecting points are Bangkok (BKK), Chennai (MAA) and Dhaka (DAC). Myanmar Airways International flies both legs via Bangkok, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Yangon and Colombo?
Yangon: Yangon International Airport (RGN). Colombo: Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB).
What is the time difference between Yangon and Colombo?
Colombo is 1 hour behind Yangon.

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