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

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2,038 mi airlines 7/wk
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G9587
G9 Air Arabia
321
8:00 PM
+04
1:55 AM+1
+0530
4h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G9588
G9 Air Arabia
32B
2:45 AM
+0530
5:55 AM
+04
4h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G9503
G9 Air Arabia
320
4:45 AM
+0530
7:55 AM
+04
4h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
G9509
G9 Air Arabia
32B
2:45 PM
+0530
5:55 PM
+04
4h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Sharjah to Colombo
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 2,038 mi 4h 25m nonstop +1.5h ahead 12 1-stop hubs

SHJ–CMB is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air Arabia leads the route. The flight covers 2,038 miles in approximately 4h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 12 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 7 321 4h25
Aircraft on this route
321 Airbus A321 – G9
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: G9 (7 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
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
20
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SHJ to CMB.
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One-Stop Connections
12
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
479
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 6 3
Weekly flights 7 81 53
Flight time 4h 25m 3h 25m 3h 52m
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 25m.
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 25m
Time difference+1.5 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 20 return
1-stop connections12 hubs
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 approximately 4h 25m. The route covers 2,038 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Air Arabia.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from SHJ to CMB. The return direction has about 20 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through COK, TRZ, HYD, BOM, DOH, BLR, MCT, BKK, DEL, KUL, DAC and SIN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SHJ to CMB Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SHJ to CMB ranges from 4 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,038 miles (3,280 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 20 return, totaling 27 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

12 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via COK. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dubai (DXB) and Abu Dhabi (AUH).