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$174 Find Cheap Flights from Colombo to Dubai

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Cheap Flights from Colombo to Dubai (CMB-DXB)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Colombo to Dubai 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.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Colombo to Dubai

Mon, Oct 6 - Sun, Oct 12
Gulf Air Logo
5:25 pm - 3:30 amCMB-DXB
11h 35m1 stop
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7:10 pm - 9:30 amDXB-CMB
12h 50m1 stop
$299Gulf Air
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Mon, Oct 6 - Sun, Oct 12
Gulf Air Logo
5:25 pm - 6:10 pmCMB-DXB
26h 15m2 stops
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7:10 pm - 9:30 amDXB-CMB
12h 50m2 stops
$301Gulf Air
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Sat, Sep 27 - Sat, Oct 4
FitsAir Logo
6:55 pm - 10:15 pmCMB-DXB
4h 50mnonstop
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11:15 pm - 5:25 amDXB-CMB
4h 40mnonstop
$305FitsAir
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Mon, Sep 22 - Mon, Sep 29
IndiGo Logo
7:30 pm - 9:10 amCMB-DXB
15h 10m1 stop
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7:40 pm - 6:30 pmDXB-CMB
21h 20m1 stop
$309IndiGo
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Mon, Oct 6 - Sun, Oct 12
FitsAir Logo
6:55 pm - 10:15 pmCMB-DXB
4h 50mnonstop
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11:15 pm - 5:25 amDXB-CMB
4h 40mnonstop
$313FitsAir
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Sat, Sep 27 - Sat, Oct 4
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5:05 am - 10:10 amCMB-DXB
6h 35m1 stop
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11:15 pm - 5:25 amDXB-CMB
4h 40mnonstop
Mon, Sep 22 - Mon, Sep 29
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5:05 am - 6:55 pmCMB-DXB
15h 20m1 stop
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11:15 pm - 5:25 amDXB-CMB
4h 40mnonstop
Sun, Oct 5 - Sun, Oct 12
IndiGo Logo
3:30 am - 9:10 amCMB-DXB
7h 10m1 stop
IndiGo Logo
7:40 pm - 12:50 pmDXB-CMB
15h 40m1 stop
$329IndiGo
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Sat, Sep 27 - Sat, Oct 4
Salam Air Logo
5:05 am - 10:10 amCMB-DXB
6h 35m1 stop
Salam Air Logo
7:55 pm - 4:05 amDXB-CMB
6h 40m1 stop
$333Salam Air
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Mon, Sep 15 - Mon, Sep 22
Salam Air Logo
5:05 am - 6:55 pmCMB-DXB
15h 20m1 stop
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7:55 pm - 4:05 amDXB-CMB
6h 40m1 stop
$335Salam Air
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Colombo to Dubai flights

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

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Planning a trip from Colombo to Dubai? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Dubai clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Colombo to Dubai, you should consider leaving on a Friday and avoid Tuesdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Colombo, you’ll find the best rates on Mondays and the most expensive ones on Fridays.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Dubai, 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 Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Dubai is October, where tickets cost $308 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $510 and $405 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Dubai?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 2 stops layover the cheapest option at $1,154 on average.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Dubai, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Dubai, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 12% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 26 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJune
Cheapest flight$174
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 1% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 1% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Colombo to Dubai

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Colombo to Dubai based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Colombo to Dubai flights

  • Can I bring a service animal from my flight from Colombo to Dubai?

    Yes, IndiGo Airlines allows passengers to bring their service animals on board. You are required to bring a moisture-absorbent mat and place it under the service animal. Additionally, the animal should be appropriately muzzled, restrained, and trained for the safety and comfort of the passengers onboard.

  • What are the restrictions for carrying on luggage for flights from Colombo to Dubai?

    When traveling from Colombo to Dubai in Emirates Premium Economy class, you are allowed two pieces of luggage weighing up to 50 lb each. However, if traveling in Business or First Class, you can bring two pieces of luggage weighing up to 70 lb each.

  • What documents do I need for traveling from Colombo to Dubai?

    To travel from Colombo to Dubai, you must have a UAE Dubai visa, which is valid for a 30-day short stay. The visa requires a copy of a passport, with a minimum validity of six months beyond the visa's expiry date. Additionally, you must provide proof of a round-trip flight reservation or an onward ticket.

  • Which cities can I drive to from Dubai International Airport (DXB)?

    DXB offers easy access to several cities within the United Arab Emirates (UAE) within driving distance, such as Abu Dhabi, which is just a two-hour drive away. Sharjah is another nearby city reachable within a 30-minute drive. Additionally, you can consider exploring Al Ain, Fujairah, or Ras Al Khaimah, all of which are easily accessible from DXB airport.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Dubai was $174 for a one-way ticket and $299 for a round-trip.

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

    A passport is required to fly from Colombo to Dubai.

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

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

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Colombo to Dubai?

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Colombo to Dubai are Emirates and Salam Air. With an average price for the route of $402 and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. Salam Air is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $186 and an overall rating of 6.8.

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

    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 Colombo to Dubai.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Dubai from Colombo 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 Colombo to Dubai?

    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 Dubai with an airline and back to Colombo with another airline. Booking your flights between Colombo and DXB 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 Colombo to Dubai?

    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 Dubai from Colombo up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Dubai

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $270 or less one-way and $404 or less round-trip.
  • Colombo International Airport (CMB) is the largest airport in Sri Lanka with a wide range of international flight options and popular airlines such as Qatar Airways, Emirates, Air India, and Gulf Air. The multiple airlines ensure increased flexibility when planning your trip schedules to Dubai, allowing you to choose the most convenient flight based on your preferences.
  • There are several airline lounges at Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to relax before the flight. These include Sri Lankan Airlines Serendiva Lounge, The Emirates Serendib Lounge, Silk Route Lounge, and Lotus Business Class Lounge. The lounges feature Wi-Fi access, flight monitors, premium food and beverages, showers, and a comfortable seating area.
  • Emirates is an excellent choice for family travel from Colombo to Dubai. They offer free bassinets on board, baby meals, and priority boarding for those traveling with small children. Emirates also provides dedicated family check-in desks and the option to borrow strollers. Additionally, they offer toys and infant kits to keep children entertained throughout the flight.
  • Emirates Airlines typically has a layover at Male International Airport (MLE) on flights from Colombo to Dubai. Gulf Air offers layovers at Male International Airport (MLE) or Bahrain International Airport (BAH). Kuwait Airways has a layover at Kuwait International Airport (KWI) while Oman Air has layovers at Hamad International Airport (DOH) and Muscat International Airport (MCT).
  • To enter the United Arab Emirates with a visa, you must obtain travel insurance before visa processing. Fortunately, several airlines such as Turkish Airlines, Emirates, and Qatar Airways allow you to add insurance to your booking process when flying from San Diego to Stockton.

Prefer to fly direct from Colombo to Dubai?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Dubai Intl.
Find which airlines fly direct from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Dubai Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Dubai Intl

Monday

Air Canada, Air Mauritius, Condor, +7 more

Air Canada, Air Mauritius, +8 more

Tuesday

Air Canada, Air Mauritius, Condor, +7 more

Air Canada, Air Mauritius, +8 more

Wednesday

Air Canada, Air Mauritius, Condor, +7 more

Air Canada, Air Mauritius, +8 more

Thursday

Air Canada, Air Mauritius, Condor, +7 more

Air Canada, Air Mauritius, +8 more

Friday

Air Canada, Air Mauritius, Condor, +7 more

Air Canada, Air Mauritius, +8 more

Saturday

Air Canada, Air Mauritius, Condor, +7 more

Air Canada, Air Mauritius, +8 more

Sunday

Air Canada, Air Mauritius, Condor, +7 more

Air Canada, Air Mauritius, +8 more

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Direct returns

Dubai Intl to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Monday

Air Canada, Air Mauritius, Condor, +6 more

Air Canada, Air Mauritius, +7 more

Tuesday

Air Canada, Air Mauritius, Condor, +6 more

Air Canada, Air Mauritius, +7 more

Wednesday

Air Canada, Air Mauritius, Condor, +6 more

Air Canada, Air Mauritius, +7 more

Thursday

Air Canada, Air Mauritius, Condor, +6 more

Air Canada, Air Mauritius, +7 more

Friday

Air Canada, Air Mauritius, Condor, +6 more

Air Canada, Air Mauritius, +7 more

Saturday

Air Canada, Air Mauritius, Condor, +6 more

Air Canada, Air Mauritius, +7 more

Sunday

Air Canada, Air Mauritius, Condor, +6 more

Air Canada, Air Mauritius, +7 more

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Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Colombo to Dubai

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Colombo to Dubai. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Colombo to Dubai? 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 verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.1
EmiratesOverall score based on 3315 reviews
8.1Boarding
8.2Entertainment
8.0Comfort
7.9Food
8.3Crew
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I lost my lock from my luggage, I don’t know someone took something from my bag.

6.0 GoodJoy, Jul 2025IAH - DXB
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I lost my lock from my luggage, I don’t know someone took something from my bag.

We travelled in economy, were very satisfied with the comfort and keg space of the seats. Food was great compared to other airlines, the crew were very helpful and friendly. Since i was travelling with kids, i needed assistance multiple of times. Will be definitely taking long flights with Emirates from now on.

We loved flying with Emirates in business class, the staff were fabulous, going above & beyond

The flight from Beijing to Dubai was good. The flight from Dubai to Barcelona was excellent because of the staff on board.

The queue for checking for economy passengers was enormous! Only one desk open for economy faith s queue a mile long, whilst business and first class desks empty and unemployed. Will seriously consider changing to another next trip. Disappointed customer.

Delayed and missed connecting flight. But Emirates took care until next day flight. Thank you

One of the female staff from the cabin crew, forgot to ask us about what we want to drink and focused more on other specific people rather than treating everyone politely. I asked her about the drinks to which she said oh I forgot.

Very pleasant.The crews are very helpful.Food are very good.

Wifi was not operational for the whole trip. Other than this, flight was well received .

The seating is spaced out nicely, The crew could have offer more drinks.

It was OK as the seat which we paid for doesn’t have any window. We paid $120 for 3 seats but it’s for nothing. Crew could not help. None of the ports worked so all our phones went dry

I had a terrible experience checking in at the airport for my flight. I booked my ticket initially through Kayak while it was promoted as a ticket that offers a carry on and 2 suit cases. (I have a screen shot as a proof of it) I selected it to buy three tickets and paid online. Couple of minutes later airfare assist which is the OTA offering the ticket called me saying My card declined. So I used a different card that went through. I was surprised that they increased the price ticket by a $167. They said the ticket no longer exists and because my card declined I had to buy a new one. So I did. The day my family and I were traveling I could not check in and when I went to the airport I was shocked to be told my ticket had no bags allowed and must pay $200 per bag for three people 6 bags mean I have to pay $1200. I called the travel agency as I feel I was scammed the confirmation didn’t say anything about the bags and they never told me the new ticket doesn’t not include any bag so they changed it after I selected it on your app without informing me. Very sneaky. The travel agency said they will reimburse me only for one bag person. Which means I still paid $600 I still feel very disappointed to pay such an expense. I have always used Kayak to buy my flight tickets and telling everyone how good your rates and app are however after this I feel I was mislead and paid more for something I should not have to. You allowing such an agency on your platform will surely hurt your reputation and level of integrity. I have all the proofs from the screen shot to the confirmation email from them, the or email offering to reimburse o e bag per person and the $1200 bag fees receipts that I paid on the desk. I must be refund the full amount and I look forward to your response.

A380 First Class Apartments were phenomenal. Comfortable bed and matress cover, superior vegetarian five course meal, shower, small business lounge and plenty of exercise walking around the aircraft.

The food could be better. Toilets were smelly all along

Etihad seems to have a very strict luggage enforcement. I am a very light passenger compared to other passengers which are mainly heavier. I do not understood why airlines enforce the weight restriction so strictly. I was overweight luggage of 1.5kg, but am probably 10+kg lighter than the average passenger. Other airlines are far more accommodating. Poor customer service as far as I am concerned. If weight is such an important issue to an airline they should charge passengers by total amount of body weight plus luggage. To me just ridiculous.

Certainly! Here’s a more concise and refined version of your report, maintaining a polished and professional tone: --- Crew Check-In – Kolkata (CCU) The crew handling check-in in Kolkata was outstanding—efficient, courteous, and highly organized. Flight Segment – CCU to Abu Dhabi (AUH) A standard flight overall. Notably, only one in-flight meal option—a vegetarian curry—was available, which seemed unsuitable for a red-eye journey. The crew offered no alternatives, which was unexpected. Flight Segment – Abu Dhabi to Rome (AUH-FCO) Comfort improved on this leg, but service quality was average, falling short of Etihad’s premium standards. Crew attention was heavily absorbed by a difficult couple in Row 15 (port side), resulting in disproportionate focus. It was concerning that a steward had to personally return to apologize, a task better suited for supervisory staff. This highlights a development opportunity for supervisors Anna and Quashim in managing guest escalation professionally.

Horrible. After paying for my seats, I was cramped, had no overhead bin space, freezing as the flight had no temperature controls, the food was awful and served cold, when asked for snacks was told to wait and then never received any. I booked this flight as a partner through American Airlines but will avoid in the future.

Took a long time for boarding. The flight was comfortable.

Extremely bad food, they never gave our bags in time, the online check-in did not let us check in because we had Indian OCI not sure why we were given the option to check in then, because we couldn’t check in online we had to go in person and we were not able to change our seats and sit with our family

Should have had business class line in immigration. Food quality suboptimal

From the checking, ground handlimg was very poor.seems new personal on duty,people qho suppose to be teaching them didnt see around.new people may mislead passenger, as of flt info boards, not give proper info.even informatiin counter people dont get uptodate info.makin big ques, totally disaster.guests were not happy about it.even boarding to aircraft some BC class pax sent to aft staircase, some aft pasx sent to front door.poor ground handling.may need to improove.

Nice crew.flight delay fromBKK for some ground prep issue I guess, crew serve well to guest, and respect to guest as well. As usual AC is old,and nt much comert in compare to other rehional airliners.other than that.all good

All good, on time, depart.only bad side was, airxraft is too old to be in business.hope ailine will manage somethinv somewhat.all good

Flight was on time.food is as usual good.Aircraft is old.old A320, seats aithout any display.crew serve well

Was good, comparatively. A330, with good crew set.on time depature. And crew try there best, to make thing efficient.

Spesific ,Crew and cabin manager, look after all pax on board despite being in a old A320 equipment.Got free seat upgrade as well,but old style seats, no much comfert on it.But food and the spesific crew, was amazing.maintain airlanka standerd.the cabin manager, who was so much keen,keen operate as per SOP.

Was got free upgrade, on old A320.aircraft is out dated kind of.bt service ,cabin manager, tried there best.and food was excelent.

When flying from Indian Sector, should be more prepared with Indian food

KAYAK Real time status update is not accurate.the flight inbound rejected and go around.and came back and land. Delay abt 30 min.still shows ontime.track ur self if u wana real time.and cabin crew s are nicer. Aircraft is jst ok.old airplane.and in midflight ,seems have some compressor issue.airconditioning was nt work properly either.I could litarary see guests were cheking if AC is working.bt on landing it start to gv cool.which probably some one intentionaly kept .which was so bad.even breathing was bit difficult.otjer than that.for me all ok.

This leg of the trip was smoother than compared to the initial trip. Sri Lankan Airlines still have much work to do to improve the overall travel experience.

If the flight was full I would have been more uncomfortable as the space was small. The seat in front of me was very close, I wear transition lenses and it was too close for a comfortable viewing experience. The foot room was not the best either. The row was empty so I had shoulder width space. The foot space in my opinion could be better, I am just 6ft tall, medium built and found the space mediocre. The AC on the flight could have been cooler. We were delaed on the tarmac and the air con was warm. Even in the air, it could have been cooler. Apart from that excellent service crew, we were delayed on the tarmac and water was offered to us which was of good temperature. The snacks offered were acceptable. Thanks for a safe and smooth journey.

Boarding from T3 is a nightmare for the transfer to the aircraft.

BEST air crew in the industry and service delivery takes it to the next level from great to AMAZING!!!

No TVs are working, in my local busses also not work sometimes. Is the both are same,,

The timing for this flight is really odd.. at 4.45AM If it was 1AM or 8AM it would be great. I guess its probably for European connecting flights with Emirates? Anyway, for a budget airline, the business class product in FlyDubai is quite decent. You even get Champagne, although 4AM is an off time to have it. The Throne seat for me while is great for privacy, sleeping isn't great for the foot extension. This flight is great for me due to its direct nature but if Emirates did it, I would choose that.

The quality is worse and worse , this business ticket pricing is overpriced !!!!

The Plane was very small.. domestic route will perfect not international

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.

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