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Find cheap flights from Dubai to Colombo from $165

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Dubai to Colombo departing on 4/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap flight deals from Dubai to Colombo

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Dubai to Colombo that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
10:20 am - 4:35 pmDXB-CMB
4h 45mnonstop
10:25 am - 3:45 pmCMB-DXB
6h 50m1 stop
$313flydubai
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ter, mai 7 - qua, mai 8
12:00 pm - 6:15 pmDXB-CMB
4h 45mnonstop
9:10 am - 12:30 pmCMB-DXB
4h 50mnonstop
$319flydubai
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qua, abr 24 - sex, mai 3
1:55 am - 8:10 amDXB-CMB
4h 45mnonstop
5:35 pm - 8:55 pmCMB-DXB
4h 50mnonstop
$322flydubai
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dom, mai 26 - qui, mai 30
4:50 pm - 4:00 amDXB-CMB
9h 40m1 stop
5:00 am - 4:00 pmCMB-DXB
12h 30m1 stop
$364Jazeera Airways
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sex, abr 26 - seg, mai 6
7:55 pm - 4:10 amDXB-CMB
6h 45m1 stop
5:35 pm - 8:55 pmCMB-DXB
4h 50mnonstop
seg, abr 15 - seg, abr 22
7:55 pm - 4:10 amDXB-CMB
6h 45m1 stop
5:35 pm - 8:55 pmCMB-DXB
4h 50mnonstop
seg, abr 1 - ter, abr 30
11:10 pm - 1:15 pmDXB-CMB
12h 35m1 stop
8:20 am - 12:10 pmCMB-DXB
29h 20m1 stop
$449Air India
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dom, jul 21 - seg, jul 29
8:40 pm - 4:05 pmDXB-CMB
17h 55m1 stop
8:20 am - 10:45 pmCMB-DXB
15h 55m1 stop
$472Air India
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sáb, jun 15 - qua, jul 24
9:45 am - 6:30 pmDXB-CMB
7h 15m1 stop
3:05 am - 5:50 amCMB-DXB
4h 15mnonstop
$498Emirates
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seg, mai 6 - qui, mai 9
10:10 am - 9:25 amDXB-CMB
21h 45m1 stop
3:05 am - 5:50 amCMB-DXB
4h 15mnonstop
$504Emirates
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Flights from Dubai to Colombo - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Dubai to Colombo to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Dubai to Colombo?

The average price of all flights from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Colombo on a Thursday and more expensive on a Monday. On your return trip to Dubai, you should consider flying back on a Monday, and avoid Saturdays for better deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is October, where tickets cost $412 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of tickets is $525 and $517 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, you should book around 2 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 29 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Dubai to Colombo?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the best return deals on flights connecting Dubai to Colombo were found on flydubai ($313) and Jazeera Airways ($364). Salam Air proposed the cheapest one-way flight at $165.

Which airlines fly most frequently between Dubai and Colombo?

flydubai connects Dubai to Colombo with up to 5 flights per day. Emirates also offers 2 flights per day, while FitsAir follows with 2 flights per day.

Which airlines fly non-stop between Dubai and Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.
There are 4 airlines that fly nonstop from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. They are: Emirates, FitsAir, SriLankan Airlines and flydubai. The cheapest price of all airlines flying this route was found with SriLankan Airlines at $164 for a one-way flight. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at FitsAir.

How many flights are there between Dubai and Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport per day?

Each day, there are between 10 and 11 nonstop flights that take off from Dubai and land in Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, with an average flight time of 4h 31m. The most common departure time is 6:00 pm and most flights take off at night. Each week, there are 71 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Friday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Thursday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Dubai and Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Dubai to Colombo take?

Nonstop flights from Dubai generally make it to Colombo in 4h 25m. The flying distance between the two cities is 2,042 miles.

What’s the earliest departure time from Dubai to Colombo?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Dubai at 1:55 am and will be landing in Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport at 8:10 am.

What’s the latest departure time from Dubai to Colombo?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport jets off at 11:15 pm and lands at 5:25 am.

Good to know

Low season

February

High season

July

Cheapest flight

$165
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 2% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 10% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Dubai to Colombo

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Dubai to Colombo based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Dubai to Colombo flights

  • Are there direct flights from Dubai to Colombo?

    Those wanting to find direct flights from Dubai to Colombo will have the best luck booking their flights through KAYAK, with airlines such as Emirates and Srilankan Airlines. However, if you are on a budget, there are also several flight routes that have short stopovers in places like Male in the Maldives.

  • Are on-site hotels at Bandaranaike International Airport?

    The Serenediva Transit Hotel is the only hotel inside Bandaranaike International Airport. The hotel is only for customers who have a long layover in Colombo, but there are loads of hotel options for guests who want to stay close to the airport. Staying close to the airport will give you the peace of mind you need to ensure you'll be on time for your flight back out of Bandaranaike International Airport. They are also useful if you land at the airport late and need a spot to rest your head. The nearest hotel to Colombo Airport is the Ramada by Wyndham Katunayake Colombo International Airport, which is less than 1 km away from the airport. You can get a taxi from the airport to the hotel, which is the best way to get there if you are travelling with baggage. There is also a free airport shuttle service provided by the hotel.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport was $165 for a one-way ticket and $313 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Dubai and Colombo?

    A passport is required to fly from Dubai to Colombo.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Dubai to Colombo?

    When flying out of Dubai you will be using Dubai Intl. You will be landing at Colombo, also known as Colombo Bandaranaike Intl.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Dubai to Colombo?

    flydubai, and Emirates offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Dubai to Colombo flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Dubai to Colombo?

    The Airbus A320-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Dubai to Colombo flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Dubai to Colombo?

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Dubai and Colombo, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Dubai to Colombo?

    There are nonstop flights from Dubai to Colombo on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Dubai to Colombo, Emirates or SriLankan Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Dubai to Colombo are Emirates and SriLankan Airlines. With an average price for the route of $556 and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. SriLankan Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $455 and an overall rating of 7.3.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Dubai to Colombo?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Dubai to Colombo.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Dubai to Colombo?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Colombo from Dubai is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Dubai to Colombo?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Colombo with an airline and back to Dubai with another airline. Booking your flights between Dubai and CMB can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Dubai to Colombo?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Colombo from Dubai up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from DXB to Colombo

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $167 or less one-way and $408 or less round-trip.
  • You can get from Colombo Airport to Colombo city centre using the Colombo Express bus, which will get you to the city centre in 30 minutes and will cost around Rs 500 (AED 5.00).
  • The official name of Colombo Airport is Bandaranaike International Airport, which is located 20 miles from the city centre of Colombo. If you need to get a taxi after your stay in Colombo, it's always best to know the proper name of the airport to avoid confusion.
  • With spa and shower facilities all over Dubai International's Terminal 3, why not take the time to freshen up before boarding your flight to Colombo.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from Dubai to Colombo?

Find which airlines fly direct from Dubai Intl to Bandaranaike Intl, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

Dubai Intl to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Monday

Air Canada, Air Mauritius, Emirates, +4 more

Air Canada, Air Mauritius, +5 more

Tuesday

Air Canada, Air Mauritius, Emirates, +4 more

Air Canada, Air Mauritius, +5 more

Wednesday

Air Canada, Air Mauritius, Emirates, +4 more

Air Canada, Air Mauritius, +5 more

Thursday

Air Canada, Air Mauritius, Emirates, +4 more

Air Canada, Air Mauritius, +5 more

Friday

Air Canada, Air Mauritius, Emirates, +4 more

Air Canada, Air Mauritius, +5 more

Saturday

Air Canada, Air Mauritius, Emirates, +4 more

Air Canada, Air Mauritius, +5 more

Sunday

Air Canada, Air Mauritius, Emirates, +4 more

Air Canada, Air Mauritius, +5 more

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Nonstop returns

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Dubai Intl

Monday

Air Canada, Air Mauritius, Emirates, +4 more

Air Canada, Air Mauritius, +5 more

Tuesday

Air Canada, Air Mauritius, Emirates, +4 more

Air Canada, Air Mauritius, +5 more

Wednesday

Air Canada, Air Mauritius, Emirates, +4 more

Air Canada, Air Mauritius, +5 more

Thursday

Air Canada, Air Mauritius, Emirates, +4 more

Air Canada, Air Mauritius, +5 more

Friday

Air Canada, Air Mauritius, Emirates, +4 more

Air Canada, Air Mauritius, +5 more

Saturday

Air Canada, Air Mauritius, Emirates, +4 more

Air Canada, Air Mauritius, +5 more

Sunday

Air Canada, Air Mauritius, Emirates, +4 more

Air Canada, Air Mauritius, +5 more

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Top 4 airlines serving from Dubai to Colombo

Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Dubai to Colombo? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to KAYAK reviews.
8.1
EmiratesOverall score based on 4215 reviews
81comfort
83entertainment
79food
81overall
82boarding
83crew
Airline reviews

Service needs to improve. Air hostess do not register flyers request and we need to keep on repeating our request to them on multiple occasions

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Service needs to improve. Air hostess do not register flyers request and we need to keep on repeating our request to them on multiple occasions

The flight was great. We had to purchase extra long seats for the long flight. But overall it was great.

The experience was not as pleasant returning as leaving. Went through clearance twice, crew was not as customer focused.

WORST AIRLINE EVER—FOOD WAS MEDIOCRE AND WIDEBODY 777 BOEING WAS VERY UNCOMFORTABLE! IT WAS NOT WORTH THE MONEY THAT I PAID.

Superb experience. I hope they bring back the fast track option at Heathrow immigration.

Amazing service and food. However I didn’t get chance to choose my own seat which bothered me a little.

Had the salad which tasted awfully spat it out but still got food poisoning 1 after running to toilet crew would not let me sit near toilets I was stuck in window seat

Excellent airlines. I highly recommend using Emirates. Its my number 1 airlines

I liked theAVML food. Taste was alright and quantity was enough. Sometimes during the flight I felt that the smell from toilet was coming to the cabin

The individual attention the crew gives to passengers is commendable and I find them positively helpful.

Very good crew, very efficient. Unfortunately not all items listed in duty free catalog were available.

Many changes need to be addressed from airport check in to flight departure. If they observe other major airlines, then they can expect what Sri Lankan airlines need to update their procedures.

Very professional and well managed. On time, great staff and comfortable.

Smooth takeoff and landing. Best service experience in all our travels over the years. Caring and attentive crew. Loved our flight to and fro.

not looking like a national flag carrier.. both the ground team and flight team are far from being kind and helpful. Not sure what's wrong.

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Terrible experience. Unexpected wait due to staff delay was not taken proper care. Food inflight could be better where as flight attendees on flight hospitality was 100%

Aircraft used fir this route was pretty old. Seats 💺 were hard & difficult to reclaim although it was flat bed

Because of the bubble agreement b/w India and Srilanka, I was not allowed to board the flight to Columbo. My experience about airport representatives was good. They were through in their job and saved my family from getting stuck in Columbo (as I would not be able to fly to Doha because of bubble agreement). So by their prompt attention, such a catastrophe was avoided. For this reason, even without flying with them, I would rate them 7/10.

If I have a choice I would not use this airline. They moved by booking to Smart Wings, an airline they code share with. Changing terminals in buses and dealing with some of the staff associated with it is not the best experience. Having stated that I must share that the crew of Smart Wings airlines was polite.

Consider serving food to all passengers regardless of food reservation status during booking.

This was a smartwings operated flight. Flydubai is no longer value for money. Their prices are as high as emirates whereas delays, services and overall quality is as low as any other low cost carrier.

The only highlight on this flight was the taste of the food, which was surprisingly good. Everything else was below average, and the cabin crew service especially stood out for being slow and inattentive. We were surrounded by toddlers/babies and it made our 4 hour flight feel like 10 hours. Granted, that's not the airline's fault, but it added to the overall subpar experience.

Second-row economy doesn't have leg space if you are 6 feet

מלון חבל על הזמן השאר יום יומיים סבבה אבל בחוץ חום כלבים

Very helpful and welcoming crew, good food in fair quantities, enough space for the legs. Surprisingly good quality for a "lowcoster".

Boarding was almost an hour late but there was no communication. Cabin crew did nothing to ensure people kept masks on and even with seat belt sign on people were wondering around the plane.

Take too much time to get cpnnection flight. Did not get enough time toget refresh even for going rest room it is not enough time. For wheelchaor person like me face too much trouble. Idont wish to go next time in emirat and fly dubai. Not sugest any senior citizon to fly with this.

Flight was cancelled. Kayak agents were not helpful at all to rebook flights. Worst experience in customer service. Kayak did not even informed me about the flight cancellation. I only came to know after reaching the airport. Horrible experience

No priority boarding (travelling with a toddler) and the flight was 4 hours late.

Their online check-in system was offline so the lines at the counter were extremely long. Making our connection was also very unpleasant as there were no priorities for boarding (basically a free-for-all) and since I was travelling with my toddler we had a very hard time. The connecting flight was also 4 hours late.

We were charged an additional $54 usd per passenger to board, not mentioned in the ticket.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Dubai to Colombo found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
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1 stopSalam Air
6h 45mDXB-CMB
$165
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nonstopSriLankan Airlines
4h 25mDXB-CMB
$169
4/23ter
1 stopQatar Airways
12h 40mDXB-CMB
$177
5/5dom
1 stopflydubai
6h 45mDXB-CMB
$187
4/12sex
1 stopflydubai
6h 45mDXB-CMB
$195
6/1sáb
1 stopQatar Airways
12h 40mDXB-CMB
$196
3/27qua
nonstopflydubai
4h 45mDXB-CMB
$202
6/1sáb
nonstopFitsAir
4h 40mDXB-CMB
$234
4/14dom
nonstopEmirates
4h 25mDXB-CMB
$290
5/31sex
1 stopEmirates
13h 40mDXB-CMB
$334

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Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Dubai to Colombo that are departing in the next 10 days.
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$369
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$401
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multi-stopIndiGo
7h 40mCMB-DXB
$434
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multi-stopflydubai
6h 50mDXB-CMB
4/30ter
multi-stopflydubai
6h 50mCMB-DXB
$462
3/24dom
multi-stopflydubai
6h 50mDXB-CMB
4/3qua
nonstopflydubai
4h 50mCMB-DXB
$464
3/21qui
nonstopEmirates
4h 15mDXB-CMB
3/28qui
multi-stopEmirates
19h 00mCMB-DXB
$533
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multi-stopGulf Air
13h 00mDXB-CMB
4/22seg
multi-stopGulf Air
12h 45mCMB-DXB
$551
3/20qua
multi-stopEmirates
14h 50mDXB-CMB
4/22seg
multi-stopEmirates
6h 50mCMB-DXB
$567
3/21qui
multi-stopGulf Air
13h 00mDXB-CMB
3/24dom
multi-stopGulf Air
26h 45mCMB-DXB
$763

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Dubai - Colombo Flights

Departure:

Dubai (DXB)United Arab Emirates

Destination:

Colombo (CMB)Sri Lanka

Return flight deals:

Colombo - Dubai

Cabin classes:

$3,607
$1,620
$217

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