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Cheap flights from Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from AED 518

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 9/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DXB — CMB
9 Dec — 16 Dec1
1 adult

The best prices from Dubai Intl to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl are usually found in October or September, booked 7 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Dubai to Colombo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Dubai (DXB) to Colombo (CMB). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 4 December 2024.

Round-trip from

AED 1,183

One-way from

AED 518

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

October
Air India
  • Air India
  • 31/12-18/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 19h 20m total
  • Dubai to Colombo
FitsAir
  • FitsAir
  • 9/12
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 40m total
  • Dubai to Colombo
High demand for flights, 10% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 20% potential price drop

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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 4 December 2024.

Mon 9/1218:00DXB - CMB
Nonstop4h 40mFitsAir
Fri 13/1213:45CMB - DXB
Nonstop4h 30mFitsAir
Deal found 4/12AED 1,124
Sun 8/1220:05DXB - CMB
1 stop6h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/1213:45CMB - DXB
Nonstop4h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12AED 1,164
Tue 31/1219:15DXB - CMB
1 stop11h 55mAir India
Tue 18/316:00CMB - DXB
1 stop7h 25mAir India
Deal found 2/12AED 1,183
Sun 8/1218:30DXB - CMB
Nonstop4h 30mflydubai
Wed 11/1201:35CMB - DXB
Nonstop5h 05mflydubai
Deal found 3/12AED 1,252
Thu 5/1205:20DXB - CMB
1 stop9h 40mQatar Airways
Tue 10/1204:25CMB - DXB
1 stop9h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/12AED 1,509
Sat 7/1202:40DXB - CMB
Nonstop4h 15mEmirates
Mon 16/1209:55CMB - DXB
Nonstop4h 30mEmirates
Deal found 3/12AED 1,590
Thu 5/1219:45DXB - CMB
1 stop15h 35mIndiGo
Sun 8/1203:00CMB - DXB
1 stop7h 45mIndiGo
Deal found 4/12AED 1,612
Tue 3/1217:00DXB - CMB
2 stops15h 05mGulf Air
Sat 7/1217:00CMB - DXB
2 stops12h 05mGulf Air
Deal found 3/12AED 1,733

Find flights from Dubai to Colombo within your budget

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 207,545 searches. Data last updated 4 December 2024.

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DubaiColombo

DXB - CMB

DXBCMB

Dubai Intl

Tue 31/12

19:15-08:40

1 stop11h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 18/3

16:00-21:55

1 stop7h 25m

AED 1,183

DubaiColombo

DXB - CMB

DXBCMB

Dubai Intl

Thu 20/2

20:05-03:50

1 stop6h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 28/2

13:55-16:45

Nonstop4h 20m

AED 1,249

DubaiColombo

DXB - CMB

DXBCMB

Dubai Intl

Sat 29/3

18:00-00:10

Nonstop4h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 4/5

18:55-22:15

Nonstop4h 50m

AED 1,263

DubaiColombo

DXB - CMB

DXBCMB

Dubai Intl

Wed 22/1

18:30-00:30

Nonstop4h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 29/1

01:35-05:10

Nonstop5h 05m

AED 1,329

DubaiColombo

DXB - CMB

DXBCMB

Dubai Intl

Mon 10/2

22:45-14:00

1 stop13h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 13/2

03:00-09:15

1 stop7h 45m

AED 1,418

DubaiColombo

DXB - CMB

DXBCMB

Dubai Intl

Sun 1/6

09:45-18:30

1 stop7h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 1/7

20:35-02:00

1 stop6h 55m

AED 1,561

DubaiColombo

DXB - CMB

DXBCMB

Dubai Intl

Thu 23/1

13:10-03:30

1 stop12h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 31/1

04:30-16:00

1 stop13h 00m

AED 1,778

DubaiColombo

DXB - CMB

DXBCMB

Dubai Intl

Tue 17/12

17:00-09:35

2 stops15h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 13/1

17:00-03:35

2 stops12h 05m

AED 1,803

DubaiColombo

DXB - CMB

DXBCMB

Dubai Intl

Tue 10/12

18:00-00:10

Nonstop4h 40m

AED 518

DubaiColombo

DXB - CMB

DXBCMB

Dubai Intl

Fri 31/1

20:05-03:50

1 stop6h 15m

AED 536

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Best time to book a flight from Dubai to Colombo

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Travel insights for flights from Dubai to Colombo

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Dubai to Colombo including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Dubai to Colombo. Price data was last updated on 22 November 2024.

Booking 7 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 280). Flying from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of AED 452). 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 4 December 2024.

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 morning, which can drop the price by up to 11% versus a flight in the afternoon.

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 24 November 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight should consider departing on Saturday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 4 December 2024.

The most flights from DXB to CMB are scheduled on a Monday (18 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (13 on average).

Rainfall in Colombo by month

Plan your trip to Colombo by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport ranges from 60.0 - 350.0 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 350.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport when rainfall is around 60.0 mm.

Temperature in Colombo by month

Plan your trip to Colombo by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, March is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 27.0 C).

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 4 December 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Air India, FitsAir and flydubai from Dubai to Colombo. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very Good
3,462 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

8.1
Very Good
3,462 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,462 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

7.5
Good
3,814 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,462 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

7.3
Good
222 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,462 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

7.1
Good
95 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,462 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

6.9
Okay
513 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,462 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Related info for your journey

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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 15 outbound flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl per day. 16 airlines have flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl from Dubai Intl on a regular basis.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport round-trip?

    According to our current data, Air India (AED 1,183), FitsAir (AED 1,263), and flydubai (AED 1,329) offers the cheapest pricing from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. Users have found that Air India is 22% 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 518 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from FitsAir. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Salam Air and flydubai, with prices starting from AED 536 and AED 558, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    Consider FitsAir (89%), Air Canada (72%) or Air Mauritius (72%) 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 2,309, our data indicates the cheapest price to be AED 415. The most popular route (Dubai Intl - Colombo Bandaranaike Intl), is priced around AED 1,105.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

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  • 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?

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