Sharjah to Colombo (SHJ–CMB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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2,038 mi airlines charter/private 19/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
G9508
G9 Air Arabia
320
8:10 AM
+04
2:15 PM
+0530
4h 35m
61%
M T W T F S S
Prices
G9587
G9 Air Arabia
320
8:15 PM
+04
2:20 AM+1
+0530
4h 35m
61%
M T W T F S S
Prices
G9502
G9 Air Arabia
320
10:25 PM
+04
4:30 AM+1
+0530
4h 35m
61%
M T W T F S S
Prices
G9588
G9 Air Arabia
320
3:10 AM
+0530
6:00 AM
+04
4h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G9503
G9 Air Arabia
320
5:20 AM
+0530
8:10 AM
+04
4h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G9509
G9 Air Arabia
320
3:05 PM
+0530
5:55 PM
+04
4h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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
DOH Doha 7h 5m G9QR ASATAY Doha (DOH) to Colombo flights
HYD Hyderabad 7h 30m 6E 6EUL Hyderabad (HYD) to Colombo flights
BOM Mumbai 7h 41m G9 6EAFAI Mumbai (BOM) to Colombo flights
DEL New Delhi 8h 8m AIG9IX 6EAIJL New Delhi (DEL) to Colombo flights
MLE Malé 8h 10m G9 AICZEK Malé (MLE) to Colombo flights
TRV Thiruvananthapuram 10h 3m 6EAIG9 UL Thiruvananthapuram (TRV) to Colombo flights
LHE Lahore 10h 10m 9PPA MHUL Lahore (LHE) to Colombo flights
BLR Bengaluru 10h 50m G9 6EAFAI Bengaluru (BLR) to Colombo flights
TRZ Tiruchirappalli 11h 20m AIIX UL Tiruchirappalli (TRZ) to Colombo flights
KHI Karachi 11h 35m G9 UL Karachi (KHI) to Colombo flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Sharjah to Colombo
1 carrier, 19 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2,038 mi 4h 35m nonstop +1.5h ahead

SHJ–CMB is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air Arabia leads the route. The flight covers 2,038 miles in approximately 4h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SHJ–CMB service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
G9 Air Arabia 19 320 4h35
Aircraft on this route
320 Airbus A320 – G9
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: G9 (19 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SHJ to CMB direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
19
Outbound / wk
19
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SHJ to CMB.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
22
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
858
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.

Other ways to reach Colombo from Sharjah

Nearby airports with service to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport.
Metric SHJ→CMB DXB→CMB AUH→CMB
Distance from SHJ 11 mi 82 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 8 5
Weekly flights 19 102 87
Flight time 4h 35m 4h 25m 4h 35m
Airports within 200 miles of SHJ with service to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1.5h
Colombo is 1.5 hours ahead of Sharjah.
SHJ: +04 · CMB: +0530

When it's 6:00 PM in Sharjah, it's 7.5:00 PM in Colombo.
Distance & Flight Time
2,038 mi / 3,280 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 35m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

UAE passport holders must obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) before arrival in Sri Lanka. The ETA costs $50 and allows stays up to 30 days, extendable to 90 days. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry.

SHJ–CMB Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sharjah to Colombo route.
Route details
Distance2,038 mi / 3,280 km
Flight time4h 35m
Time difference+1.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights19 out / 19 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: SHJ
IATA / ICAOSHJ / OMSJ
TimezoneAsia/Dubai
Passengers/yr17.1M
Elevation111 ft / 34 m
Destination: CMB
IATA / ICAOCMB / VCBI
TimezoneAsia/Colombo
Passengers/yr8.8M
Elevation30 ft / 9 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SHJ to CMB flights.
Nonstop flights from Sharjah International Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport take about 4h 35m gate to gate. The route covers 2,038 miles.
1 airline operates flights from SHJ to CMB: Air Arabia.
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 Hamad, Rajiv Gandhi and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.
Colombo is 1.5 hours ahead of Sharjah.
Yes, return flights from CMB to SHJ are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DXB and AUH. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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.

Flights from SHJ to CMB

Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) and Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) are connected by nonstop service from Air Arabia. With 19 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

SHJ to CMB Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SHJ to CMB is about 4 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,038 miles (3,280 km). There are approximately 19 weekly flights outbound and 19 return, totaling 38 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hamad, Rajiv Gandhi and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dubai (DXB) and Abu Dhabi (AUH).