Colombo to Frankfurt am Main (CMB–FRA) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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AC Air Canada
333
12:40 AM
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7:10 AM
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UL557
UL SriLankan
333
12:40 AM
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Colombo to Frankfurt am Main
2 carriers, 7 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 5,013 mi 11h nonstop -4.5h behind 21 1-stop hubs

CMB–FRA is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. SriLankan Airlines and Air Canada lead the route. The flight covers 5,013 miles in approximately 11h. Beyond nonstop, 21 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CMB–FRA service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UL SriLankan Airlines 4 333 11h – Oneworld –
AC Air Canada 3 333 11h – Star Alliance –
Aircraft on this route
333 Airbus A330-300 – AC, UL
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: UL (4 flights/wk, 57%)
Star Alliance: AC (3 flights/wk, 43%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CMB to FRA direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
0
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
0
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CMB to FRA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
21
Hubs
~17h
Fastest
~34h
Longest
CKG ~17h 50m BOM ~20h 0m CAN ~21h 25m DOH ~21h 35m IST ~22h 14m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,399
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
-4.5h
Frankfurt am Main is 4.5 hours behind Colombo.
CMB: +0530 · FRA: CET

When it's 6:00 PM in Colombo, it's 1.5:00 PM in Frankfurt am Main.
Distance & Flight Time
5,013 mi / 8,067 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 11h 0m.
Getting from FRA

S8/S9 S-Bahn to Frankfurt Hauptbahnhof (15 min, €5.65) departs from the basement of Terminal 1 Regional station. For long-distance travel to other German cities, the Fernbahnhof (separate building, connected by walkway) has direct ICE services; check if your train stops here before going into the city.Taxis from Terminal 1/2 to Frankfurt city centre cost €25–40. Rental car agencies are at both terminals. Terminal 2 is connected to Terminal 1 via the free SkyLine monorail; allow 5–10 minutes for the transfer. No airport supplement applies to Frankfurt public transit.

Frankfurt am Main Climate

Continental climate with moderate continental influence. Winters are cold (−1 to 5°C) with periodic snow and ice. FRA handles de-icing well but heavy snowfall causes delays across the network. Fog along the Rhine Valley is a significant departure risk in November through January, sometimes persisting until midday.

Summers are warm (22–30°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that cause brief but sharp delays. Spring is mild and damp. Autumn offers the best settled weather. FRA is a major hub. Weather delays cascade through Lufthansa's global network.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

CMB–FRA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Colombo to Frankfurt am Main route.
Route details
Distance5,013 mi / 8,067 km
Flight time11h
Time difference-4.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights7 out
1-stop connections21 hubs
Origin: CMB
Full nameBandaranaike International Colombo Airport
IATA / ICAOCMB / VCBI
TimezoneAsia/Colombo
Passengers/yr8.8M
Elevation30 ft / 9 m
Destination: FRA
Full nameFrankfurt Main Airport
IATA / ICAOFRA / EDDF
TimezoneEurope/Busingen
Passengers/yr61.5M
Elevation364 ft / 111 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CMB to FRA flights.
Nonstop flights from Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport to Frankfurt Main Airport take approximately 11h. The route covers 5,013 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Air Canada and SriLankan Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from CMB to FRA.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CKG, BOM, CAN, DOH, IST, HYD, BLR, DXB, MAA, PVG, NRT, AUH, LHR, ICN, DEL, SIN, BKK, ZRH, MLE, HKG and KUL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Frankfurt am Main is 4.5 hours behind Colombo.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from CMB to FRA

Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) and Frankfurt Main Airport (FRA) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada and SriLankan Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

CMB to FRA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CMB to FRA ranges from 11 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 5,013 miles (8,067 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

21 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 17 hours via CKG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.