There are 2 ways to get from Erbil to Colombo by plane or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Erbil International Airport
best- Fly from Erbil International Airport (EBL) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane EBL - CMB
9h 5mRs 123,815–307,281Drive to Sulaymaniyah, fly
- Drive from Erbil to Sulaymaniyah (ISU)car
- Fly from Sulaymaniyah (ISU) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane ISU - CMB
11h 19mRs 201,076–664,721
Erbil International Airport (EBL) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Erbil to Colombo is to fly which costs Rs. 120000 - Rs. 310000 and takes 9h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Erbil to Colombo is to fly which takes 9h 5m and costs Rs. 120000 - Rs. 310000.
The distance between Erbil and Colombo is 4909 km.
It takes approximately 9h 5m to get from Erbil to Colombo, including transfers.
Colombo is 2h 30m ahead of Erbil. It is currently 3:54 PM in Erbil and 6:24 PM in Colombo.
There are 1445+ hotels available in Colombo.
What companies run services between Erbil, Iraq and Colombo, Sri Lanka?
Qatar Airways, Air Arabia, and Flydubai fly from Erbil International Airport (EBL) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) 3 times a day.
- Website
- emirates.com
Flights from Erbil International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport via Dubai
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 150,000–430,000
Flights from Sulaymaniyah to Bandaranaike International Airport via Dubai
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- Rs 190,000–700,000
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