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How to get from Atlanta to Colombo

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Abu Dhabi: about 21h 15m including the connection. Other options: via London, Frankfurt, Istanbul and Paris. Two tickets from $944.

Flights from Atlanta to Colombo

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Abu Dhabi
21h 15m
two tickets, via Abu Dhabi
$944
connection options
5
straight-line distance
9,443 mi (15,197 km)
fastest
Via Abu Dhabi
United Arab Emirates
21h 15m
with the connection
Atlanta to Abu Dhabi flight 13h 45m
Connection of about 3h
Abu Dhabi to Colombo flight 4h 30m
two ticketsfrom $944
Via London
United Kingdom
21h 35m
with the connection
Atlanta to London flight 8h 10m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: London Heathrow. Departure to Colombo: London Gatwick, London Heathrow.
London to Colombo flight 10h 25m
two ticketsfrom $1,010
Via Frankfurt
Germany
21h 45m
with the connection
Atlanta to Frankfurt flight 8h 45m
Connection of about 3h
Frankfurt to Colombo flight 10h
Via Istanbul
Turkiye
21h 50m
with the connection
Atlanta to Istanbul flight 10h 50m
Connection of about 3h
Istanbul to Colombo flight 8h
Via Paris
France
23h 3m
with the connection
Atlanta to Paris flight 8h 20m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Charles de Gaulle. Departure to Colombo: Charles de Gaulle, Paris Orly.
Paris to Colombo flight 11h 43m

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

When to visit Colombo

Weather by month

Best time to visit: February, +31° by day, sea +29°. In November it is +29° by day and +23° at night, sea +29°, with 25 rainy days.

Jan
+30° +23° +28° 18 days
Feb
+31° +23° +29° 11 days
Mar
+31° +24° +30° 20 days
Apr
+31° +25° +31° 24 days
May
+30° +25° +30° 30 days
Jun
+29° +25° +29° 29 days
Jul
+29° +25° +29° 27 days
Aug
+29° +25° +29° 28 days
Sep
+29° +25° +29° 29 days
Oct
+29° +24° +29° 28 days
Nov
+29° +23° +29° 25 days
Dec
+30° +23° +29° 20 days

Daytime and night temperatures in °C, sea temperature (in blue), rainy days. Months with the most comfortable weather are in green. Long-term averages.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Atlanta to Colombo?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Abu Dhabi.
What is the fastest way to fly from Atlanta to Colombo?
Via Abu Dhabi: 13h 45m to the connection, 4h 30m after it, about 21h 15m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Atlanta to Colombo with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Abu Dhabi from $944. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between Atlanta and Colombo?
Abu Dhabi (21h 15m total), London (21h 35m total), Frankfurt (21h 45m total), Istanbul (21h 50m total) and Paris (23h 3m total).
How far is Colombo from Atlanta?
9,443 mi (15,197 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.