Doha to Colombo (DOH–CMB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
While no nonstop service exists between DOH and CMB, connecting options are available through 35 hubs.
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Colombo from Doha
| Metric | DOH→CMB | AUH→CMB |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from DOH | – | 199 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 0 | 5 |
| Weekly flights | 161 | 66 |
| Flight time | 4h 31m | 4h 30m |
Travel Essentials
DOH: +03 · CMB: +0530
When it's 6:00 PM in Doha, it's 8.5:00 PM in Colombo.
Qatari passport holders need an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) to enter Sri Lanka. Apply online through the official ETA portal before departure. The ETA allows stays up to 30 days and can be extended to 90 days after arrival. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry.
Doha Metro Gold Line connects the city center directly to Hamad International; the Hamad International Airport station is at the terminal (15–20 min from Al Bidda / West Bay area, QAR 3–6). Metro runs 6am–11pm Sunday–Wednesday, until midnight Thursday, and 2pm–1am Friday. The Gold Line also connects to the Red and Green lines at Msheireb station for wider coverage.Taxis from West Bay / downtown Doha cost QAR 30–50 and take 15–25 minutes. Karwa taxis are metered and more regulated than informal options. Ride-hail apps (Careem, Uber) operate widely in Doha.
DOH–CMB Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DOH to CMB
Hamad International Airport (DOH) and Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.
DOH to CMB Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DOH to CMB ranges from 4 hours 31 minutes to 5 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,245 miles (3,613 km). There are approximately 161 weekly flights outbound and 231 return, totaling 392 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
35 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via MCT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Abu Dhabi (AUH).