Colombo (CMB) to Frankfurt (FRA) flights
An economy award from Colombo (CMB) to Frankfurt (FRA) starts at 20,000 miles one way with American AAdvantage on SriLankan Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $15. One airline flies nonstop from Colombo (CMB) to Frankfurt (FRA): SriLankan Airlines. The two airports are 5,013 miles (8,067 km) apart. SriLankan Airlines is in oneworld. There are also 28 ways to fly it with one stop, through Mumbai, Bengaluru and Muscat and more.
How many miles CMB to FRA costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| American AAdvantageOn SriLankan Airlines | 20,000 | $15–80 |
| Finnair PlusOn SriLankan Airlines | 23,000 | $15–80 |
| Iberia ClubOn SriLankan Airlines | 24,000 | $65–380 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn SriLankan Airlines | 24,000 | $15–250 |
| British Airways ClubOn SriLankan Airlines | 25,750 | $35–280 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn SriLankan Airlines | 37,000 | $15–80 |
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn SriLankan Airlines | 37,500 | $35–100 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn SriLankan Airlines | 40,000 | $95–300 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn SriLankan Airlines | 43,500 | $35–230 |
| Etihad GuestOn SriLankan Airlines | 67,000 | $15–330 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from CMB to FRA
- SriLankan Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
Book CMB to FRA with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks SriLankan Airlines
- American AAdvantageBooks SriLankan Airlines
- British Airways ClubBooks SriLankan Airlines
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks SriLankan Airlines
- Finnair PlusBooks SriLankan Airlines
- Iberia ClubBooks SriLankan Airlines
- JAL Mileage BankBooks SriLankan Airlines
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks SriLankan Airlines
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks SriLankan Airlines
CMB to FRA with one stop
28 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Mumbai (BOM)Air India the whole way
- Via Bengaluru (BLR)IndiGo and SriLankan Airlines, then Lufthansa
- Via Muscat (MCT)Salam Air, then Oman AirOV
- Via Sharjah (SHJ)Air Arabia the whole way
- Via Dubai (DXB)Emirates the whole way
+1 - Via Istanbul (IST)Turkish Airlines the whole way
- Via Abu Dhabi (AUH)Etihad Airways the whole way
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- Via Kuwait (KWI)Kuwait Airways the whole way
J9 - Via Doha (DOH)Qatar Airways the whole way
- Via Chennai (MAA)IndiGo and SriLankan Airlines, then Lufthansa
- Via Hyderabad (HYD)SriLankan Airlines and IndiGo, then Lufthansa
- Via Zurich (ZRH)Edelweiss Air, then Lufthansa, SWISS and 2 more
+1 - Via Riyadh (RUH)SriLankan Airlines, then Lufthansa and Saudia
- Via Delhi (DEL)Air India the whole way
- Via Male (MLE)Emirates, SriLankan Airlines and 4 more, then Condor and Discover Airlines+3
CMB to FRA: common questions
How many miles does CMB to FRA cost?
In economy it starts at 20,000 miles one way with American AAdvantage on SriLankan Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $15. Next cheapest: Finnair Plus (23,000), Iberia Club (24,000) and Qatar Airways Privilege Club (24,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from CMB to FRA?
SriLankan Airlines (oneworld) flies nonstop from Colombo (CMB) to Frankfurt (FRA).
How far is Colombo from Frankfurt by plane?
Colombo (CMB) and Frankfurt (FRA) are 5,013 miles (8,067 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book CMB to FRA award flights?
9 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus, Iberia Club, JAL Mileage Bank, Qantas Frequent Flyer and 1 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Colombo and Frankfurt?
The most direct connections are through Mumbai (BOM), Bengaluru (BLR), Muscat (MCT), Sharjah (SHJ) and Dubai (DXB). On 15 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Air India through Mumbai.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.