DXB - CMB

$194 Find Cheap Flights from Dubai to Colombo

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Cheapest round-trip
$380
Typical prices: $537-$367
Kuwait Airways
Tue 6/9Thu 7/9
DXB - CMB • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$395
Typical prices: $432-$329
flydubai
Fri 5/8Mon 5/18
DXB - CMB • Non-stop
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Cheapest • from $380 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 8.1 score
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You can fly direct with Emirates, SriLankan Airlines and others. Average duration is 4h 36m
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Most punctual • 82% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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Cheapest • Avg $321 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 6h 40m (one-way)
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Cheapest • 20% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Dubai to Colombo (DXB-CMB)

 
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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Dubai to Colombo

Tue, Jun 9 - Thu, Jul 9
Kuwait Airways Logo
6:55 pm - 6:15 am
DXB
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CMB
9h 50m
1 stop
Kuwait Airways Logo
9:40 am - 8:55 pm
CMB
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DXB
12h 45m
1 stop
$380Kuwait Airways
Fri, May 8 - Mon, May 18
flydubai Logo
10:20 am - 4:35 pm
DXB
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CMB
4h 45mnonstop
flydubai Logo
5:35 pm - 8:45 pm
CMB
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DXB
4h 40mnonstop
$395flydubai
Mon, May 11 - Mon, May 18
flydubai Logo
6:55 pm - 1:05 am
DXB
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CMB
4h 40mnonstop
flydubai Logo
5:35 pm - 8:45 pm
CMB
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DXB
4h 40mnonstop
$408flydubai
Tue, May 5 - Mon, May 11
Gulf Air Logo
12:55 pm - 9:40 am
DXB
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CMB
19h 15m
2 stops
Gulf Air Logo
5:20 pm - 9:50 am
CMB
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DXB
18h 00m
2 stops
$414Gulf Air
Sat, May 2 - Mon, May 11
Gulf Air Logo
9:00 pm - 9:40 am
DXB
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CMB
11h 10m
2 stops
Gulf Air Logo
5:20 pm - 3:55 pm
CMB
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DXB
24h 05m
2 stops
$433Gulf Air
Wed, May 6 - Mon, May 11
flydubai Logo
1:55 am - 8:10 am
DXB
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CMB
4h 45mnonstop
flydubai Logo
9:10 am - 12:20 pm
CMB
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DXB
4h 40mnonstop
$438flydubai
Wed, May 6 - Thu, May 14
flydubai Logo
1:55 am - 8:10 am
DXB
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CMB
4h 45mnonstop
flydubai Logo
9:10 am - 12:20 pm
CMB
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DXB
4h 40mnonstop
$440flydubai
Thu, May 7 - Mon, May 18
flydubai Logo
1:55 am - 10:15 am
DXB
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CMB
6h 50m
1 stop
flydubai Logo
5:35 pm - 8:45 pm
CMB
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DXB
4h 40mnonstop
$446flydubai
Thu, Apr 16 - Tue, Apr 21
flydubai Logo
6:40 pm - 1:05 am
DXB
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CMB
4h 55mnonstop
flydubai Logo
2:05 am - 5:45 am
CMB
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DXB
5h 10mnonstop
$450flydubai
Tue, May 26 - Fri, May 29
flydubai Logo
6:55 pm - 1:05 am
DXB
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CMB
4h 40mnonstop
flydubai Logo
2:05 am - 5:15 am
CMB
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DXB
4h 40mnonstop
$451flydubai
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Dubai to Colombo flights

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.

How much is a round-trip flight from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport departing in June.

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

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

If you are looking for a flight deal from Dubai to Colombo, look for departures on Wednesdays and avoid leaving on a Saturday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Colombo, Friday is the cheapest day to fly and Saturday is the most expensive.

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 round-trip 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 $317 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $509 and $445 respectively.

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

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 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $447 on average.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip 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 week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 2 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$194
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 2% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 29% increase in price.
Flight from Dubai to Colombo

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
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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 $194 for a one-way ticket and $380 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 Etihad Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Dubai to Colombo are Emirates and Etihad Airways. With an average price for the route of $607 and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. Etihad Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $288 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.

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

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $157 or less one-way and $401 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.

Prefer to fly direct from Dubai to Colombo?

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

Direct departures

Dubai Intl to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Monday

Emirates,SriLankan Airlines,flydubai, +1 more

Emirates,SriLankan Airlines, +2 more

Tuesday

Emirates,FitsAir,SriLankan Airlines, +1 more

Emirates,FitsAir, +2 more

Wednesday

Emirates,FitsAir,SriLankan Airlines, +1 more

Emirates,FitsAir, +2 more

Thursday

Emirates,FitsAir,SriLankan Airlines, +1 more

Emirates,FitsAir, +2 more

Friday

Emirates,FitsAir,SriLankan Airlines, +1 more

Emirates,FitsAir, +2 more

Saturday

Emirates,FitsAir,SriLankan Airlines, +1 more

Emirates,FitsAir, +2 more

Sunday

Emirates,FitsAir,SriLankan Airlines, +1 more

Emirates,FitsAir, +2 more

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Direct returns

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Dubai Intl

Monday

Emirates,SriLankan Airlines,flydubai, +1 more

Emirates,SriLankan Airlines, +2 more

Tuesday

Emirates,FitsAir,SriLankan Airlines, +1 more

Emirates,FitsAir, +2 more

Wednesday

Emirates,FitsAir,SriLankan Airlines, +1 more

Emirates,FitsAir, +2 more

Thursday

Emirates,FitsAir,SriLankan Airlines, +1 more

Emirates,FitsAir, +2 more

Friday

Emirates,FitsAir,SriLankan Airlines, +1 more

Emirates,FitsAir, +2 more

Saturday

Emirates,FitsAir,SriLankan Airlines, +1 more

Emirates,FitsAir, +2 more

Sunday

Emirates,FitsAir,SriLankan Airlines, +1 more

Emirates,FitsAir, +2 more

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Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from Dubai to Colombo

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Dubai to Colombo. 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 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 verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.1
EmiratesOverall score based on 3546 reviews
8.3Crew
8.2Entertainment
7.9Food
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
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Very nice experience in business class. Flight attendants were attentive. Foods and beverages were very good.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Mar 2026
DXB - AMM
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Very nice experience in business class. Flight attendants were attentive. Foods and beverages were very good.

Flight and entertainment great. Food needs to be improved, only one choice on the menu. Staff worked well throughout.

Everything was great except the boarding experience. After the check in, they "packed us" in a small area, very hot there. It would be nice to be aware of this, I'd wait on the outside area

Chaos at the gate while boarding - no clear signs or announcements

This777-300 is configured 2/3/2 for Biz class straight out of the 80s!!! Not to mention seats are narrow, bed does NOT FULLY RECLINE FLAT as advertised, and purser didn’t know that!! ARM REST HAS A REMOTE TABLET ON IT FURTHER CONFINING THE ALREADY NARROW SPACE!!! WHO thought this was a good design?? After flying the new A350-900 biz class Montreal to Dubai , this was a total let down!!

The stewardess took a picture as a gift , if you asked for it. Every thing was very good, Especially the food, big and tasty. The service was good, they served water several times, very frequent.

Milan airport was bad experience. They should be more polite.

I liked everything: the service, the food, the cleanness. I flew last year with Qatar Airways, so I can compare. Emirates did much better! Especially their meals and service.

Mostly good and consistent of Emirates service. Christmas menu was great initiative and tasted good. Taking the bus from terminal to the plane spoilt the experience a little.

Love that you can walk directly to your gate from the Emirates Business class lounge, very convenient

The seats seemed smaller than other business class offerings. The entertainment menu was limited. Flight crew was good.

It was excellent service in the snow storm gives us hotel and transportation. It will be more better if u can add one more meal because it’s a long flight boring journey. If you give extra meal time passes faster and can enjoy the trip better

Food quality and varites were very minimum. Surprised to have no desserts. Business class tickets should have lounge access and seats selection. They should be allowed to board while people with wheel chair, secial assistance and family with childrem.

Early arrival. Good boarding. Deplaning this flight is very slow both coming and going. Baggage arrived quickly for Pearson

Good service. But on flight to Kochi no entertainment except in app. And no working outlets to charge phone.

Dirty and smelly lavatory and toilets in Wamos Air operated flights

Good flight. There were a few issues with the flat bed. It was some technical issues. Otherwise everything was good

The crew could have been more friendly and could have offered to make the beds. Also, Ethiad should have more vegetarian food options.

From the start of my vacation at Logan Airport, Boston it was chaotic. I'm praying my flight home is better .I'm grateful that we landed safe

Nice crew , clean cabin , food was delayed due to problem with the quantity .

Very poor. The flight was delayed for over an hour. Also, our baggage, including that of many passengers, approimately 180 bags did not arrive, and we are yet to receive it.

Poor, They have damaged my luggage and I have filed a claim at Colombo airport. They promised I will be in touch by the team within next 2 days but there is no One contacted me at all after 1 week. I then follow up again and received an email acknowledging my claim and claimed that they will reply in 12 days on investigation. Again, no response at all after that… Very disappointing…

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 offered terrible customer service. The 2nd of 3 flights were cancelled and it took me an hour on the phone to try to cancel the other 2. I had to call back later to get someone to assist. I was calling internationally and an already stressful situation was made worse.

Moderate carrier , one of the flight attendant crashed my leg with the food table and never bothered to apologia but give you a lecture about how to sit in your seat.

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.

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