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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
UL557+1
UL SriLankan
333
12:10 AM
+0530
7:10 AM
CEST
10h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UL501
UL SriLankan
333
3:05 PM
CEST T3
4:45 AM+1
+0530
10h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC6880
AC Air Canada
333
3:05 PM
CEST T3
4:45 AM+1
+0530
10h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UL558+1
UL SriLankan
333
4:00 PM
CEST T2
5:40 AM+1
+0530
10h 10m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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
DOH Doha 12h ASATAY FBIBMH Doha (DOH) to Frankfurt am Main flights
AUH Abu Dhabi 12h 15m AZETEY DEEYLH Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Frankfurt am Main flights
IST Istanbul 12h 37m TK ACFILA Istanbul (IST) to Frankfurt am Main flights
DXB Dubai 13h 15m 8DAZDE EKFIQF Dubai (DXB) to Frankfurt am Main flights
BOM Mumbai 13h 23m 6EAIUL ACAIAZ Mumbai (BOM) to Frankfurt am Main flights
DEL New Delhi 13h 44m 6EAIAY ACAIAZ New Delhi (DEL) to Frankfurt am Main flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 13h 50m ACUL 4YA3AC Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Frankfurt am Main flights
LHR London 14h 17m UL A3AVB6 London (LHR) to Frankfurt am Main flights
BLR Bengaluru 15h 14m 6EAIJL ACAICX Bengaluru (BLR) to Frankfurt am Main flights
MAA Chennai 16h 5m 6EAIUL ACAICX Chennai (MAA) to Frankfurt am Main flights
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Colombo to Frankfurt am Main
1 carrier, 3 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 5,013 mi 10h 30m nonstop -3.5h behind

CMB–FRA is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. SriLankan Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 5,013 miles in approximately 10h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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 Also: AC 3 333 10h30 Oneworld AC
Aircraft on this route
333 Airbus A330-300 – UL
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: UL (3 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, CMB to FRA direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
0
flights
Wed
1
flight
Thu
0
flights
Fri
1
flight
Sat
0
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
3
Outbound / wk
9
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CMB to FRA.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
28
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~39h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,746
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.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3.5h
Frankfurt am Main is 3.5 hours behind Colombo.
CMB: +0530 · FRA: CEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Colombo, it's 2.5:00 PM in Frankfurt am Main.
Distance & Flight Time
5,013 mi / 8,067 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 10h 30m gate to gate.
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.

CMB–FRA Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Colombo to Frankfurt am Main route.
Route details
Distance5,013 mi / 8,067 km
Flight time10h 30m
Time difference-3.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights3 out / 9 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CMB
IATA / ICAOCMB / VCBI
TimezoneAsia/Colombo
Passengers/yr8.8M
Elevation30 ft / 9 m
Destination: FRA
IATA / ICAOFRA / EDDF
TimezoneEurope/Berlin
Passengers/yr61.5M
Elevation364 ft / 111 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CMB to FRA flights.
Nonstop flights from Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport to Frankfurt Main Airport take about 10h 30m gate to gate. The route covers 5,013 miles.
1 airline operates flights from CMB to FRA: SriLankan Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hamad, Zayed and İstanbul.
Frankfurt am Main is 3.5 hours behind Colombo.
Yes, return flights from FRA to CMB are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
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 SriLankan Airlines. With 3 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

CMB to FRA Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CMB to FRA is about 10 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 5,013 miles (8,067 km). There are approximately 3 weekly flights outbound and 9 return, totaling 12 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hamad, Zayed and İstanbul. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.