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Flights between Colombo (CMB) and Frankfurt am Main (FRA)

Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport, Sri Lanka ↔ Frankfurt Main Airport, Germany

A direct route between Colombo and Frankfurt am Main appears in the OpenFlights route network.

Airlines currently operating this route:

Observed from recent schedules · as of 26 Jul 2026 — sampled, not a live timetable; confirm with the airline.

SriLankan Airlines (UL)
Distance
8,066 km
5,012 miles
Est. flight time
10h 35m
great-circle estimate
Time difference
~4.5h
varies with DST
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Climate

Typical monthly temperatures in Sri Lanka

Jan
31°
36/26
85mm
Feb
31°
36/26
70mm
Mar
32°
37/27
130mm
Apr
31°
36/26
240mm
May
31°
36/26
360mm
Jun
30°
35/25
220mm
Jul
29°
34/24
130mm
Aug
29°
34/24
110mm
Sep
30°
35/25
180mm
Oct
30°
35/25
360mm
Nov
30°
35/25
320mm
Dec
30°
35/25
175mm

Mean °C (high/low below), avg. rainfall mm · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Typical monthly temperatures in Germany

Jan
3°
8/-2
50mm
Feb
5°
10/0
40mm
Mar
9°
14/4
50mm
Apr
14°
19/9
45mm
May
19°
24/14
60mm
Jun
22°
27/17
70mm
Jul
24°
29/19
65mm
Aug
24°
29/19
60mm
Sep
20°
25/15
50mm
Oct
14°
19/9
50mm
Nov
8°
13/3
55mm
Dec
4°
9/-1
60mm

Mean °C (high/low below), avg. rainfall mm · country-level monthly normals, not airport-specific.

Travel advisories

Sri Lanka: Normal precautions (UK FCDO) ↗Germany: Normal precautions (UK FCDO) ↗

Common questions

How far is Colombo from Frankfurt am Main?

Colombo (CMB) and Frankfurt am Main (FRA) are around 8,066 km (5,012 miles) apart — an estimated 10h 35m by air. Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates.

Which airlines have operated the CMB–FRA route?

Airlines recorded operating this route in the OpenFlights network include SriLankan Airlines. This reflects historical scheduled service and may be out of date.

What is the time difference between Colombo and Frankfurt am Main?

Time difference ~ 4.5 hours (varies with daylight-saving).

When is it warmest in Germany?

Across Germany, the warmest month on average is July, with mean temperatures around 24°C. These are country-level monthly climate normals, not airport-specific.

Are there travel advisories for Sri Lanka and Germany?

The UK FCDO currently rates Sri Lanka as Normal precautions; The UK FCDO rates Germany as Normal precautions. Check the official sources before you travel.

Distances and flight times are great-circle estimates, not booked block times.