Cairo to Colombo (CAI–CMB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
JED Jeddah 9h AFE5F3 → SV Jeddah (JED) to Colombo flights
DXB Dubai 9h 5m EKMKMS → ACAZDE Dubai (DXB) to Colombo flights
SHJ Sharjah 9h 23m G9MSNP → G9 Sharjah (SHJ) to Colombo flights
DOH Doha 9h 25m ACB6JL → ASATAY Doha (DOH) to Colombo flights
AUH Abu Dhabi 9h 30m EYGAMS → AZETEY Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Colombo flights
BOM Mumbai 9h 38m AIMS → 6EAFAI Mumbai (BOM) to Colombo flights
KWI Kuwait City 9h 50m J9MSNE → J9UL Kuwait City (KWI) to Colombo flights
IST Istanbul 11h 35m ETJULO → TK Istanbul (IST) to Colombo flights
DEL New Delhi 12h 46m AIMS → 6EAIJL New Delhi (DEL) to Colombo flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 15h 33m ACLHMS → ACUL Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Colombo flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Cairo to Colombo
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+2.5h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between CAI and CMB, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for CAI to CMB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
21
Hubs
~9h
Fastest
~37h
Longest
JED ~9h 0m DXB ~9h 5m MED ~9h 15m SHJ ~9h 23m DOH ~9h 25m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,064
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+2.5h
Colombo is 2.5 hours ahead of Cairo.
CAI: EEST · CMB: +0530

When it's 6:00 PM in Cairo, it's 8.5:00 PM in Colombo.
Getting to CAI

Cairo has no direct rail link to the airport yet. Metro Line 3 terminates at Adly Mansour station, still several kilometers short of CAI. From Adly Mansour, taxis or ride-hails cover the remaining distance in 15-20 minutes. Uber and Careem from downtown Cairo to the airport cost EGP 100-200 and take 45-60 minutes outside rush hour. Rush hour (7:00-10:00, 16:00-20:00) on the Ring Road can double that.

Yellow metered taxis charge EGP 150-300 depending on your starting point. Old black-and-white taxis lack meters, so agree on a price before getting in. CTA public buses 356, 400, and 1138 run from central Cairo to the airport (EGP 5-25) but are slow and crowded. Airport shuttle buses from major hotels cost EGP 25-50. For reliability, Uber or Careem with a pre-set fare is the path of least friction.

Facts

CAI–CMB Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Cairo to Colombo route.
Route details
Time difference+2.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CAI
Full nameCairo International Airport
IATA / ICAOCAI / HECA
TimezoneAfrica/Cairo
Passengers/yr29.0M
Elevation322 ft / 98 m
Destination: CMB
Full nameBandaranaike International Colombo Airport
IATA / ICAOCMB / VCBI
TimezoneAsia/Colombo
Passengers/yr8.8M
Elevation30 ft / 9 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CAI to CMB flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include King Abdulaziz, Dubai and Sharjah.
Colombo is 2.5 hours ahead of Cairo.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via King Abdulaziz, Dubai and Sharjah. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.