Riyadh to Colombo (RUH–CMB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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
DXB Dubai 7h 18m AFAZEK → ACAZDE Dubai (DXB) to Colombo flights
AUH Abu Dhabi 7h 40m EYGAMU → AZETEY Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Colombo flights
DOH Doha 7h 50m AYB6BA → ASATAY Doha (DOH) to Colombo flights
KWI Kuwait City 8h 35m J9KUSV → J9KUUL Kuwait City (KWI) to Colombo flights
BLR Bengaluru 8h 45m IX → 6EAIJL Bengaluru (BLR) to Colombo flights
COK Kochi 8h 50m AIIXQP → UL Kochi (COK) to Colombo flights
DEL New Delhi 9h 45m 6EAISV → 6EAIJL New Delhi (DEL) to Colombo flights
BOM Mumbai 10h 3m 6EAIRX → 6EA3AF Mumbai (BOM) to Colombo flights
SHJ Sharjah 10h 27m G9 → G9 Sharjah (SHJ) to Colombo flights
BKK Bangkok 12h 30m RXSVVN → 8MAYJL Bangkok (BKK) to Colombo flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Riyadh to Colombo
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
+2.5h ahead

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

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for RUH to CMB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
18
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
DXB ~7h 18m AUH ~7h 40m DOH ~7h 50m KHI ~8h 20m KWI ~8h 35m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,020
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
Colombo is 2.5 hours ahead of Riyadh.
RUH: +03 · CMB: +0530

When it's 6:00 PM in Riyadh, it's 8.5:00 PM in Colombo.
Facts

RUH–CMB Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Riyadh to Colombo route.
Route details
Time difference+2.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: RUH
Full nameKing Khalid International Airport
IATA / ICAORUH / OERK
TimezoneAsia/Riyadh
Passengers/yr37.6M
Elevation2,049 ft / 625 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 RUH to CMB flights.
This route has daily 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 Dubai, Zayed and Hamad.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to CMB and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Colombo is 2.5 hours ahead of Riyadh.
Yes, return flights from CMB to RUH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
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 Dubai, Zayed and Hamad. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.