There are 2 ways to get from Abuja to Colombo by plane or taxi
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 Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport
best- Fly from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane ABV - CMB
17h 17mRs 172,016–477,650Taxi to Minna Airport, fly
cheapest- Take the taxi from Abuja to Minna Airport (MXJ)taxi
- Fly from Minna Airport (MXJ) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane MXJ - CMB
21h 27mRs 132,920–376,224
Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Abuja to Colombo is to taxi and fly which costs Rs. 130000 - Rs. 380000 and takes 21h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Abuja to Colombo is to fly which takes 17h 17m and costs Rs. 170000 - Rs. 480000.
The distance between Abuja and Colombo is 8043 km.
It takes approximately 17h 17m to get from Abuja to Colombo, including transfers.
Colombo is 4h 30m ahead of Abuja. It is currently 4:03 AM in Abuja and 8:33 AM in Colombo.
There are 1321+ hotels available in Colombo.
What companies run services between Abuja, Nigeria and Colombo, Sri Lanka?
Qatar Airways flies from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) twice daily.
- Website
- qatarairways.com
Flights from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport via Doha
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Rs 160,000–470,000
Flights from Minna Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport via Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Doha
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 37m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- Rs 120,000–360,000
- Website
- emirates.com
Flights from Minna Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport via Lagos, Dubai
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 37m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- Rs 140,000–430,000
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Estimated price
- Rs 4,400–5,500
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