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Cheap flights from Frankfurt to Colombo (FRA–CMB)

FRAFrankfurt Main Airport
Germany
CMBBandaranaike International Colombo Airport
Sri Lanka

SriLankan Airlines flies Frankfurt to Colombo (FRA–CMB) nonstop and back, a great-circle distance of 8,070 km (5,010 mi).

From
FRA
Frankfurt
To
CMB
Colombo
Nonstop
Yes · 1 airline
Airlines
UL
Cheapest fare found
€268 one-way
Distance
8,070 km (5,010 mi)
Time difference
Colombo 3 hours 30 minutes ahead

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Frankfurt to Colombo fares by month

Cheapest one-way fare found: €268 for January 2027 on Pegasus Airlines (2 stops).

  1. Oct ’26€344
  2. Nov ’26€287
  3. Dec ’26€285
  4. Jan ’27€268

Cheapest one-way fares per month of departure in the Aviasales price cache, found . Fares change by the hour: the live fare is shown when you search.

When to fly FRA–CMB

For Frankfurt (FRA) to Bandaranaike Colombo (CMB), January 2027 had the lowest fare found (€268). Set your watch 3 hours 30 minutes forward on landing at CMB.

Frankfurt to Colombo: frequently asked questions

Fares: Aviasales price cache, 8 October 2026.

How much is a flight from Frankfurt (FRA) to Bandaranaike Colombo (CMB)?

From €268 one-way, the cheapest fare found for January 2027 on Pegasus Airlines with 2 stops (found 8 October 2026).

Which airlines fly FRA–CMB direct?

SriLankan Airlines.

What is the cheapest month to fly FRA–CMB?

January 2027, at €268; the dearest month found was €344.

What is the time difference between Frankfurt and Colombo?

Colombo is 3 hours 30 minutes ahead of Frankfurt: a FRA departure at noon is 15:30 local time in CMB.

Colombo to Frankfurt: the return flight (CMB–FRA)

All 1 airline also flies CMB–FRA nonstop.

Airlines flying FRA–CMB nonstop

AirlineUsually takes off (FRA time)TypeAllianceNotes
SriLankan Airlines UL—full-serviceoneworld—

One-stop alternatives to flying FRA–CMB nonstop

One airline on both legs; check it's sold as one ticket.

  • Via Mumbai (BOM) with Air India: 8,100 km (5,030 mi) flown, almost no further than nonstop.
  • Via Dubai (DXB) with Emirates: 8,130 km (5,050 mi) flown, 1% further than nonstop.
  • Via Abu Dhabi (AUH) with Etihad Airways: 8,160 km (5,070 mi) flown, 1% further than nonstop.
  • Via Istanbul (IST) with Turkish Airlines: 8,130 km (5,050 mi) flown, 1% further than nonstop.
  • Via Kuwait (KWI) with Kuwait Airways: 8,160 km (5,070 mi) flown, 1% further than nonstop.

FRA–CMB route map

Great-circle distance 8,070 km (5,010 mi). Illustrative route, not an actual flight track.

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Departure

Frankfurt Main Airport

Frankfurt (FRA), Frankfurt. In our data, 81 airlines fly nonstop from FRA to 273 destinations.

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Arrival

Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport

Bandaranaike Colombo (CMB), Colombo.

Weather in Colombo vs Frankfurt

Colombo is warmer than Frankfurt in every month, by 4–27°C; the biggest gap is in January (31°C against 5°C). In October it averages 30°C in Colombo and 15°C in Frankfurt.

Average daily high and low temperature in Colombo, °C
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Colombo31°32°32°32°32°31°30°30°30°30°31°31°
Frankfurt5°7°11°17°20°24°26°26°21°15°9°6°

Average daily highs. Climate normals from Colombo and Frankfurt (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA), which cite the national weather services.

Onward from Colombo

Places you can't fly to nonstop from FRA, but can from CMB — for a stopover or a second leg.

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Sources

  • en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations, checked 2026-10-01
  • en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations, checked 2026-10-01
  • en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
  • en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
  • en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
  • en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
  • en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
  • en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
  • en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
  • en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
  • en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
  • en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
  • en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
  • en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
  • en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
  • en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
  • en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
  • en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
  • en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
  • en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
  • en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
  • en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
  • en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
  • en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
  • en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
  • en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
  • en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
  • en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
  • en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
  • en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01
  • en.wikipedia.org — airlines and destinations table (passenger), checked 2026-10-01

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