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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Dubai:

• Earliest: departs at 1:45 am and lands at 6:32 am
• Latest: departs at 11:00 pm and lands at 3:47 am.

The flight takes about 4h 47m.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Dubai:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Dubai takes 4h 47m, covering 2,042 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Dubai range from $377 to $447, with an average of $407 over the past 12 months. Anything below $377 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 4% above the $407 route average. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $378 round-trip via Kuwait City (KWI), compared to $406 for nonstop.

Emirates is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while SriLankan Airlines has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Dubai flights are:

• Emirates: 87% on time
• SriLankan Airlines: 85% on time
• FitsAir: 84% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 85% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $5–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by flydubai and Emirates. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

Night is the busiest departure period on Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Dubai flights, with 37% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 26%, evening flights for 25%, and afternoon flights for 12%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $279 to $1,199. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Dubai flights:

• flydubai
• Emirates

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Dubai are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $212, which is 15% below the typical average for this route.

Dubai Intl Airport (DXB) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $4 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Autostrad Rent A Car
• AMEX
• Alamo
• Europcar
• Hertz

Flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Dubai usually depart from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (CMB) and arrive at Dubai Intl (DXB).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while morning departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Dubai route, 15% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 10m.

One-stop flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Dubai most commonly connect through:

• Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl (BOM) - 31% of one-stop connections
• New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL) - 23% of one-stop connections
• Male (MLE) - 23% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) - 8% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 3% on flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Dubai. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $402 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $413, a difference of $11.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

4 airlines operate flights between Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport and Dubai. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• flydubai
• Emirates
• SriLankan Airlines
• FitsAir

Flying via Muscat Seeb (MCT) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 32m, compared with 6h 56m via Male (MLE) and 7h 36m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH).

Dubai is 1 hour behind Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (Gulf Time vs India Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Dubai are Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall and Gold Souq. These are among the most viewed places in Dubai on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Dubai flights:

• flydubai: offers free seat selection
• Emirates: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• flydubai: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• SriLankan Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• FitsAir: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

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.

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.

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.

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.