Colombo to Jeddah (CMB–JED) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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SV Saudia
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8:30 AM
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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 7h 55m ASATAY → AYBAIB Doha (DOH) to Jeddah flights
MLE Malé 8h 15m AICZEK → SV Malé (MLE) to Jeddah flights
DXB Dubai 8h 25m 8DAZDE → ACAFEK Dubai (DXB) to Jeddah flights
AUH Abu Dhabi 8h 25m AZETEY → EYGAMU Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Jeddah flights
RUH Riyadh 8h 25m UL → AFAZET Riyadh (RUH) to Jeddah flights
MCT Muscat/Seeb 8h 30m OVWY → OVSVWY Muscat/Seeb (MCT) to Jeddah flights
DMM Ad Dammam 8h 40m UL → AFETF3 Ad Dammam (DMM) to Jeddah flights
SHJ Sharjah 8h 45m G9 → G9 Sharjah (SHJ) to Jeddah flights
KWI Kuwait City 9h 5m J9 → J9MHSV Kuwait City (KWI) to Jeddah flights
COK Kochi 9h 5m UL → QPSV Kochi (COK) to Jeddah flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Colombo to Jeddah
1 carrier, 1 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2,892 mi 6h 30m nonstop -2.5h behind

CMB–JED is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Saudia leads the route. The flight covers 2,892 miles in approximately 6h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CMB–JED service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
SV Saudia 1 – – – SkyTeam –
Alliance coverage
SkyTeam: SV (1 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CMB to JED.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
29
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~36h
Longest
DOH ~7h 55m MLE ~8h 15m DXB ~8h 25m AUH ~8h 25m RUH ~8h 25m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,404
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
Jeddah is 2.5 hours behind Colombo.
CMB: +0530 · JED: +03

When it's 6:00 PM in Colombo, it's 3.5:00 PM in Jeddah.
Distance & Flight Time
2,892 mi / 4,654 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 6h 30m gate to gate.
Getting from JED

The Haramain HSR airport station (in the terminal complex) connects to Jeddah city in 15 minutes (SAR 20–25) and onward to Mecca (45 min, SAR 55) and Medina (2h, SAR 105); essential knowledge for Hajj/Umrah travelers.Careem and Uber serve the airport widely; expect SAR 40–80 to central Jeddah, 25–45 minutes. Taxis at the rank run SAR 60–100. Rental car desks are in the arrivals hall. The airport has two main terminals (North and South); confirm which terminal before booking ground transport.

Jeddah Climate

Hot desert climate on the Red Sea coast. Summers (May–September) are brutal at 38–45°C with high humidity from sea proximity, making outdoor exposure extreme. Operational disruptions in summer are more often from sandstorms than temperature alone.

Winter (December–February) is warm and pleasant at 20–28°C. Rare but intense rainfall events (typically October–November) can cause flash flooding and ground stops. Jeddah's drainage infrastructure is limited. The city sits close to sea level; humidity amplifies heat year-round.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

CMB–JED Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Colombo to Jeddah route.
Route details
Distance2,892 mi / 4,654 km
Flight time6h 30m
Time difference-2.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights1 out / 1 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: CMB
Full nameBandaranaike International Colombo Airport
IATA / ICAOCMB / VCBI
TimezoneAsia/Colombo
Passengers/yr8.8M
Elevation30 ft / 9 m
Destination: JED
Full nameKing Abdulaziz International Airport
IATA / ICAOJED / OEJN
TimezoneAsia/Riyadh
Passengers/yr49.1M
Elevation48 ft / 15 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CMB to JED flights.
Nonstop flights from Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport take about 6h 30m gate to gate. The route covers 2,892 miles.
1 airline operates flights from CMB to JED: Saudia.
This route has limited weekly 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, Velana and Dubai.
Jeddah is 2.5 hours behind Colombo.
Yes, return flights from JED to CMB are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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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 JED

Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) and King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) are connected by nonstop service from Saudia. With 1 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

CMB to JED Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CMB to JED is about 6 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,892 miles (4,654 km). There are approximately 1 weekly flights outbound and 1 return, totaling 2 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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