Rome to Colombo (FCO–CMB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Rome to Colombo
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+4.5h ahead 11 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between FCO and CMB, connecting options are available through 11 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for FCO to CMB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
11
Hubs
~12h
Fastest
~41h
Longest
MCT ~12h 9m CKG ~18h 10m DOH ~20h 50m DXB ~21h 45m DEL ~22h 32m
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Two-Stop Connections
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Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+4.5h
Colombo is 4.5 hours ahead of Rome.
FCO: CET · CMB: +0530

When it's 6:00 PM in Rome, it's 10.5:00 PM in Colombo.
Getting to FCO

Leonardo Express non-stop train runs from Roma Termini to FCO in 32 minutes (€14, no stops). Regional trains (FL1 line) make stops including Trastevere, Ostiense, Tuscolana, and Tiburtina; slower (45–55 min) but cheaper (€8) and useful if you're not near Termini. Trains run every 15 minutes from Termini and every 30 minutes for regional services.Taxis from central Rome have a fixed fare: €50 (within the Aurelian Walls), €55–60 for outer neighborhoods. The fixed rate is mandatory; insist if the driver tries to use a meter. Ride-hail apps (Uber Black, itTaxi) are available but pricier than taxis on this route.

Facts

FCO–CMB Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Rome to Colombo route.
Route details
Time difference+4.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connections11 hubs
Origin: FCO
Full nameRome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport
IATA / ICAOFCO / LIRF
TimezoneEurope/Rome
Passengers/yr49.2M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: CMB
Full nameBandaranaike International Colombo Airport
IATA / ICAOCMB / VCBI
TimezoneAsia/Colombo
Passengers/yr8.8M
Elevation30 ft / 9 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about FCO to CMB flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MCT, CKG, DOH, DXB, DEL, AUH, SIN, DAC, BKK, MLE and PVG. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Colombo is 4.5 hours ahead of Rome.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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