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

FCO Airport Page →
airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 17 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between FCO and CMB. Nearest airports to FCO with scheduled service: Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport (CIA, 18 mi) · Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria International Airport (PEG, 90 mi) · Abruzzo Airport (PSR, 108 mi)
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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
IST Istanbul 11h 50m 6EAZPK → TK Istanbul (IST) to Colombo flights
AUH Abu Dhabi 11h 55m AZEYGA → AZETEY Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Colombo flights
SHJ Sharjah 12h 21m G9 → G9 Sharjah (SHJ) to Colombo flights
DXB Dubai 12h 25m EKFI → ACAZDE Dubai (DXB) to Colombo flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 12h 55m ACAZCZ → UL Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Colombo flights
DOH Doha 12h 55m FBIBKM → ASATAY Doha (DOH) to Colombo flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 14h 30m AFAMAZ → ACUL Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Colombo flights
DEL New Delhi 15h 10m AIAZ → AIJLSQ New Delhi (DEL) to Colombo flights
DAC Dhaka 17h 35m BG → ETUL Dhaka (DAC) to Colombo flights
SIN Singapore 19h 40m A3MHNZ → 8MAYJL Singapore (SIN) to Colombo flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Rome to Colombo
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+3.5h ahead

While no nonstop service exists between FCO and CMB, 1-stop connecting options are available.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for FCO to CMB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
17
Hubs
~11h
Fastest
~42h
Longest
IST ~11h 50m AUH ~11h 55m KWI ~12h 13m SHJ ~12h 21m DXB ~12h 25m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,410
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
+3.5h
Colombo is 3.5 hours ahead of Rome.
FCO: CEST · CMB: +0530

When it's 6:00 PM in Rome, it's 9.5:00 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+3.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
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, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include İstanbul, Zayed and Sharjah.
Colombo is 3.5 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

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