Colombo to Lahore (CMB–LHE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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UL185+1
UL SriLankan
320
1:50 PM
+0530
5:15 PM
PKT
3h 55m
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M T W T F S S
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MH9023cs
MH Malaysia
320
1:50 PM
+0530
5:15 PM
PKT
3h 55m
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M T W T F S S
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✓
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W21855
W2 Flexflight
320
6:00 PM
+0530
9:40 PM
PKT
4h 10m
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M T W T F S S
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MH9022cs
MH Malaysia
320
6:25 PM
PKT TM
10:50 PM
+0530
3h 55m
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M T W T F S S
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UL186+1
UL SriLankan
320
6:25 PM
PKT TM
10:50 PM
+0530
3h 55m
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M T W T F S S
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Colombo to Lahore
2 carriers, 6 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 6 Flights/wk 1,719 mi 3h 55m nonstop -0.5h behind 12 1-stop hubs

CMB–LHE is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. SriLankan Airlines and Flexflight lead the route. The flight covers 1,719 miles in approximately 3h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 12 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop CMB–LHE service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UL SriLankan Airlines Also: MH 2 320 3h55 – Oneworld MH
W2 Flexflight 2 320 4h10 – – –
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – MH, UL, W2
Alliance coverage
Oneworld: UL (2 flights/wk, 50%)
Unaffiliated: W2 (2 flights/wk, 50%)
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 LHE direction.
Mon
0
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
0
flights
Thu
0
flights
Fri
0
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
6
Outbound / wk
4
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for CMB to LHE.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~14h
Fastest
~42h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
430
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
-0.5h
Lahore is 0.5 hours behind Colombo.
CMB: +0530 · LHE: PKT

When it's 6:00 PM in Colombo, it's 5.5:00 PM in Lahore.
Distance & Flight Time
1,719 mi / 2,766 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 55m to 4h 10m.
Facts

CMB–LHE Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Colombo to Lahore route.
Route details
Distance1,719 mi / 2,766 km
Flight time3h 55m to 4h 10m
Time difference-0.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights6 out / 4 return
1-stop connections12 hubs
Origin: CMB
Full nameBandaranaike International Colombo Airport
IATA / ICAOCMB / VCBI
TimezoneAsia/Colombo
Passengers/yr8.8M
Elevation30 ft / 9 m
Destination: LHE
Full nameAllama Iqbal International Airport
IATA / ICAOLHE / OPLA
TimezoneAsia/Karachi
Passengers/yr6.0M
Elevation712 ft / 217 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about CMB to LHE flights.
Nonstop flights from Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport to Allama Iqbal International Airport take approximately 3h 55m to 4h 10m. The route covers 1,719 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: SriLankan Airlines and Flexflight. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 6 nonstop flights per week from CMB to LHE. The return direction has about 4 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through KUL, BKK, DXB, MCT, AUH, JED, SHJ, DOH, RUH, IST, CAN and LHR. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Lahore is 0.5 hours behind Colombo.
Yes, return flights from LHE 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 LHE

Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) and Allama Iqbal International Airport (LHE) are connected by nonstop service from SriLankan Airlines and Flexflight. With 6 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

CMB to LHE Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from CMB to LHE ranges from 3 hours 55 minutes to 4 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,719 miles (2,766 km). There are approximately 6 weekly flights outbound and 4 return, totaling 10 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

12 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 14 hours via KUL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.