Sharjah to Colombo (SHJ–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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
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
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G9 Air Arabia | 20 | 320 | 3h10-4h35 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Colombo from Sharjah
| Metric | SHJ→CMB | DXB→CMB | AUH→CMB |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SHJ | – | 11 mi | 82 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 8 | 5 |
| Weekly flights | 20 | 99 | 87 |
| Flight time | 4h 35m | 4h 25m | 4h 35m |
Travel Essentials
SHJ: +04 · CMB: +0530
When it's 6:00 PM in Sharjah, it's 7.5:00 PM in Colombo.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SHJ to CMB
Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) and Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) are connected by nonstop service from Air Arabia. With 20 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 20 weekly flights outbound and 20 return, totaling 40 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Velana, Hamad and Rajiv Gandhi. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dubai (DXB) and Abu Dhabi (AUH).