Cheap flights from Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from AED 698
This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 19/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DXB — CMB
8 Sep — 15 Sep1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Dubai Intl to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl are usually found in October or November, booked 83 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Wednesday and return on a Sunday
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Cheapest flights from Dubai to Colombo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Dubai to Colombo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 9 August 2026.
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Deal found 5/8AED 1,363
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Deal found 4/8AED 1,366
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Deal found 5/8AED 1,377
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Deal found 6/8AED 1,385
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Deal found 4/8AED 1,388
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Deal found 7/8AED 1,418
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Deal found 9/8AED 1,421
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Deal found 7/8AED 1,425
Best flights from Dubai to Colombo
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Dubai to Colombo that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 9 August 2026.
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Deal found 8/8AED 1,891
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Deal found 8/8AED 1,502
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Deal found 8/8AED 1,502
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Deal found 7/8AED 1,844
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Deal found 5/8AED 1,961
Direct flights from Dubai to Colombo
Explore direct flight options from Dubai to Colombo based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 9 August 2026.
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Deal found 6/8AED 1,458
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Deal found 8/8AED 1,484
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Deal found 6/8AED 1,491
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Deal found 6/8AED 1,495
Last-minute flights from Dubai to Colombo
Discover last-minute flight deals from Dubai to Colombo. Data last updated 9 August 2026 and is based on user searches.
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Deal found 7/8AED 1,418
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Deal found 7/8AED 1,403
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Deal found 7/8AED 1,425
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Deal found 5/8AED 1,363
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Deal found 4/8AED 1,366
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Deal found 4/8AED 1,388
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Deal found 7/8AED 1,392
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Deal found 9/8AED 1,421
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Deal found 5/8AED 1,377
One-way flights from Dubai to Colombo
Search for one-way flight options from Dubai to Colombo. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 9 August 2026.
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Deal found 7/8AED 698
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Deal found 6/8AED 701
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Deal found 7/8AED 720
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Deal found 5/8AED 738
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Deal found 4/8AED 742
Find flight deals from Dubai to Colombo
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Dubai to Colombo that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 220,657 searches. Data last updated 9 August 2026.
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DubaiColombo
DXB Dubai Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
DXBCMB
Dubai Intl
Wed 23/9
12:00-18:15
Nonstop4h 45m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Thu 24/9
09:10-12:20
Nonstop4h 40m
AED 1,502
DubaiColombo
DXB Dubai Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
DXBCMB
Dubai Intl
Wed 9/9
01:55-10:15
1 stop6h 50m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Wed 30/9
09:10-12:20
Nonstop4h 40m
AED 1,502
DubaiColombo
DXB Dubai Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
DXBCMB
Dubai Intl
Thu 17/9
18:55-01:05
Nonstop4h 40m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Thu 24/9
11:15-16:40
1 stop6h 55m
AED 1,502
DubaiColombo
DXB Dubai Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
DXBCMB
Dubai Intl
Wed 2/9
18:55-01:05
Nonstop4h 40m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Sat 19/9
11:15-16:40
1 stop6h 55m
AED 1,502
DubaiColombo
DXB Dubai Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
DXBCMB
Dubai Intl
Wed 26/8
02:00-10:15
1 stop6h 45m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Sun 30/8
11:15-16:45
1 stop7h 00m
AED 1,844
DubaiColombo
DXB Dubai Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
DXBCMB
Dubai Intl
Sun 6/9
23:35-09:40
2 stops32h 35m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Tue 29/9
17:20-20:15
2 stops28h 25m
AED 1,891
DubaiColombo
DXB Dubai Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
DXBCMB
Dubai Intl
Wed 3/2
02:15-08:15
Nonstop4h 30m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Thu 11/2
11:15-16:45
1 stop7h 00m
AED 1,961
Cheapest one-way
DubaiColombo
DXB Dubai Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
DXBCMB
Dubai Intl
Thu 20/8
17:10-03:50
1 stop9h 10m
AED 701
DubaiColombo
DXB Dubai Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
DXBCMB
Dubai Intl
Wed 19/8
02:00-10:15
1 stop6h 45m
AED 727
DubaiColombo
DXB Dubai Intl - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
DXBCMB
Dubai Intl
Sun 30/8
01:45-08:10
Nonstop4h 55m
AED 768
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Booking 82 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of AED 1,142). Flying from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of AED 1,958). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DXB to CMB?
Find hourly flight availability from Dubai to Colombo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 9 August 2026.
When flying from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 18% versus a flight at midday.
What is the cheapest day to fly from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Dubai to Colombo. Price data was last updated on 1 August 2026.
Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight should consider departing on Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
How much does it cost for a return flight from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights typically cost between AED 1,554 and AED 2,031 in August.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was AED 1,363 on Multiple Airlines (29 Aug–1 Oct).
Weekly flight availability from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport
Explore weekly flight availability from Dubai to Colombo. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 9 August 2026.
The most flights from DXB to CMB are scheduled on a Friday (23 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (11 on average).
How often are flights from Dubai to Colombo delayed?
About 26% of weekly flights between Dubai and Colombo have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 105 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Dubai to Colombo flights?
Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Dubai to Colombo flights?
Over the past year, FitsAir have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 20% of flights being delayed.
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Share of one-stop return flights from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Abu Dhabi (AUH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 63% of one-stop itineraries from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Average return fare for one-stop flights from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.
Abu Dhabi (AUH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of AED 1,000.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Malé (MLE) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 6h 47m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Malé (MLE) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 08m.
Reviews of airlines servicing Colombo
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Colombo. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Colombo. Reviews last updated 9 August 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates,Etihad Airways, andSriLankan Airlines from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
It wasn’t the same Emirates like years back in 2015 I had the experience. Unfortunately it’s been changed to the worst.
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What airport do you fly from for flights from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl?
For a flight from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl, you will be flying from Dubai Intl. Dubai Intl (DXB) is just 10.9 km from the centre of the city. Dubai Intl is the only Dubai airport and it handles 14 outbound flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl per day. 14 airlines have flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl from Dubai Intl on a regular basis.
How long is the flight from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
For as low as AED 1,502, flydubai can have you in Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from Dubai in 4h 45m. Airlines will cover a distance of 3286 km. All flights are typically direct.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport round-trip?
According to our current data, Air Arabia (AED 416), Etihad Airways (AED 440), and Salam Air (AED 529) offers the cheapest pricing from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. Users have found that Air Arabia is 73% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport one-way?
AED 269 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Etihad Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Salam Air and Air Arabia, with prices starting from AED 408 and AED 415, respectively.
What are the most reliable airlines from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Consider flydubai (86%), Emirates (78%) or Condor (73%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.
What are the cheapest flights from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Looking for the cheapest flight from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport? While on average our users pay AED 2,976, our data indicates the cheapest price to be AED 717. The most popular route (Dubai Intl - Colombo Bandaranaike Intl), is priced around AED 1,197.
Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights have a stopover in Abu Dhabi most often. Malé sees the second most layovers for non-direct flights flying from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. Manama follows Malé in terms of the most frequent stopover location on Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights.
What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Abu Dhabi?
Yas Waterworld, Sheikh Zayed Mosque, and Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental are the most popular attractions in Abu Dhabi if you're in need of something to do during your stopover. Yas Waterworld, Sheikh Zayed Mosque, and Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental can be visited by traveling about 8.0 km, 18.0 km, and 34.0 km respectively from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl. Travellers in need of a car in Abu Dhabi can rent one for about AED 76 per day.
Where are the least popular stopover locations for Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights?
Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights that have stopovers will least frequently stop in Kuwait City. Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights stopping in Mumbai are the next rarest. Mumbai is followed by Muscat in terms of the least popular stopover location for Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights.
Can I find deals for flights from Dubai to Colombo that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Dubai to Colombo flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Dubai to Colombo?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Dubai to Colombo.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Dubai to Colombo?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Dubai to Colombo by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of AED 1,142). Flying from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of AED 1,958). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
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