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Cheap flights from the United Arab Emirates to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from AED 551

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 16/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DXB — CMB
19 Apr — 26 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from United Arab Emirates to Colombo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from United Arab Emirates to Colombo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 20 March 2026.

Tue 14/402:25
AUH
-
CMB
Nonstop4h 40m
Etihad Airways
Wed 13/504:10
CMB
-
AUH
Nonstop4h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 18/3AED 1,036
Sat 15/814:40
AUH
-
CMB
Nonstop4h 40m
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi
Tue 29/921:30
CMB
-
AUH
Nonstop4h 35m
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi
Deal found 17/3AED 1,116
Thu 26/315:15
AUH
-
CMB
Nonstop4h 30m
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi
Mon 6/405:05
CMB
-
AUH
Nonstop4h 35m
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi
Deal found 15/3AED 1,124
Sat 28/309:10
AUH
-
CMB
Nonstop4h 25m
Etihad Airways
Tue 7/404:15
CMB
-
AUH
Nonstop4h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 19/3AED 1,127
Wed 25/314:45
AUH
-
CMB
Nonstop4h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 31/305:10
CMB
-
AUH
Nonstop4h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/3AED 1,131
Wed 25/314:45
AUH
-
CMB
Nonstop4h 30m
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi
Mon 6/405:05
CMB
-
AUH
Nonstop4h 35m
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi
Deal found 15/3AED 1,138
Sat 28/309:10
AUH
-
CMB
Nonstop4h 25m
Etihad Airways
Sun 12/416:20
CMB
-
AUH
Nonstop4h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 19/3AED 1,146
Tue 24/315:15
AUH
-
CMB
Nonstop4h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 29/305:10
CMB
-
AUH
Nonstop4h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/3AED 1,149
Tue 24/309:10
AUH
-
CMB
Nonstop4h 25m
Etihad Airways
Sun 29/316:25
CMB
-
AUH
Nonstop4h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 19/3AED 1,157
Thu 26/315:15
AUH
-
CMB
Nonstop4h 30m
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi
Fri 3/421:30
CMB
-
AUH
Nonstop4h 35m
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi
Deal found 15/3AED 1,164
Wed 25/314:45
AUH
-
CMB
Nonstop4h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 29/305:10
CMB
-
AUH
Nonstop4h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/3AED 1,172
Mon 30/320:15
SHJ
-
CMB
Nonstop4h 35m
Air Arabia
Thu 16/415:05
CMB
-
SHJ
Nonstop4h 20m
Air Arabia
Deal found 15/3AED 1,197

Find flight deals from United Arab Emirates to Colombo

Keep the following information in mind while searching for United Arab Emirates to Colombo flight deals. Data was last updated 20 March 2026.

Round-trip from

AED 1,036

One-way from

AED 551

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

October

Average price

AED 1,623

Good round-trip deal

AED 1,131 or less

Good one-way deal

AED 524 or less
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 14/4-13/5
  • Nonstop
  • 9h 10m total
  • United Arab Emirates to Colombo
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Air Arabia
  • Air Arabia
  • 16/4
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 35m total
  • United Arab Emirates to Colombo
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (AED 716 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (AED 143 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
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Customise your flight search to find flights from United Arab Emirates 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 20 March 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from the United Arab Emirates to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport that are best for you.

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Departure

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Price

Cheapest return flight

Abu DhabiColombo

AUH - CMB

AUHCMB

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Tue 28/4

19:20-09:40

2 stops12h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 5/5

04:10-07:10

Nonstop4h 30m

AED 1,260
Fastest return journey

SharjahColombo

SHJ - CMB

SHJCMB

Sharjah

Sat 11/4

08:10-14:15

Nonstop4h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 18/4

15:05-17:55

Nonstop4h 20m

AED 1,263

SharjahColombo

SHJ - CMB

SHJCMB

Sharjah

Fri 1/5

04:55-14:00

1 stop7h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 1/6

05:20-08:10

Nonstop4h 20m

AED 1,396

Abu DhabiColombo

AUH - CMB

AUHCMB

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Mon 6/7

02:25-08:35

Nonstop4h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 21/7

04:10-07:10

Nonstop4h 30m

AED 1,462

Abu DhabiColombo

AUH - CMB

AUHCMB

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 10/7

02:25-08:35

Nonstop4h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 24/7

04:10-07:10

Nonstop4h 30m

AED 1,520

Abu DhabiColombo

AUH - CMB

AUHCMB

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 10/7

02:25-08:35

Nonstop4h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 19/7

04:10-07:10

Nonstop4h 30m

AED 1,631

DubaiColombo

DXB - CMB

DXBCMB

Dubai Intl

Thu 16/4

18:40-01:05

Nonstop4h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 23/4

09:10-12:50

Nonstop5h 10m

AED 1,660

Abu DhabiColombo

AUH - CMB

AUHCMB

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 22/5

02:25-08:35

Nonstop4h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 30/5

04:10-07:10

Nonstop4h 30m

AED 1,700

Abu DhabiColombo

AUH - CMB

AUHCMB

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Thu 16/4

00:15-07:00

3 stops29h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 23/4

04:10-07:10

Nonstop4h 30m

AED 1,711

Abu DhabiColombo

AUH - CMB

AUHCMB

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Tue 28/4

07:35-09:40

2 stops24h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 5/5

17:20-12:55

2 stops21h 05m

AED 1,741

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Best time to book a flight from United Arab Emirates to Colombo

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Everything you need to know about your flight from the United Arab Emirates to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from United Arab Emirates to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from United Arab Emirates to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of AED 459). Flying from United Arab Emirates to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of AED 874). 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 AE to CMB?

Find hourly flight availability from United Arab Emirates 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 20 March 2026.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from United Arab Emirates to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 19% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.

What is the cheapest day to fly from United Arab Emirates to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from United Arab Emirates to Colombo. Price data was last updated on 14 March 2026.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their United Arab Emirates to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from United Arab Emirates to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from United Arab Emirates 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 20 March 2026.

The most flights from AE0 to CMB are scheduled on a Wednesday (17 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (14 on average).

How often are flights from the United Arab Emirates to Colombo delayed?

About 23% of weekly flights between United Arab Emirates and Colombo have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 99 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for the United Arab Emirates to Colombo flights?

Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday 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 the United Arab Emirates to Colombo flights?

Over the past year, Etihad Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 12% of flights being delayed.

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 20 March 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates,Etihad Airways, andSriLankan Airlines from the United Arab Emirates to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,544 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,544 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,544 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,427 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,544 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
SriLankan Airlines
6.8
Okay
81 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,544 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
flydubai
6.6
Okay
149 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,544 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from United Arab Emirates to Colombo. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from United Arab Emirates to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    Departing from United Arab Emirates to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport will take you 4h 35m. United Arab Emirates and Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport are separated by a distance of 3278 km. All flights are typically direct.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from United Arab Emirates to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Etihad Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as AED 276. However, be on the lookout for offers from Air Arabia Abu Dhabi and Air Arabia, as they are both options that can get you from United Arab Emirates to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from United Arab Emirates to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    When deciding which route to take from United Arab Emirates to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, consider Dubai Intl - Colombo Bandaranaike Intl, Sharjah - Colombo Bandaranaike Intl or Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl - Colombo Bandaranaike Intl, as they are the most popular.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from United Arab Emirates to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from United Arab Emirates to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport are FitsAir (73%), Air Canada (69%) and ITA Airways (69%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from United Arab Emirates to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    The cheapest flight price from United Arab Emirates to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is AED 526. On average you can expect to pay AED 1,889. The most popular route, (Dubai Intl - Colombo Bandaranaike Intl), can usually be booked for AED 1,212.

  • Can I find deals for flights from United Arab Emirates to Colombo that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on United Arab Emirates to Colombo flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from United Arab Emirates to Colombo?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from United Arab Emirates to Colombo.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from United Arab Emirates to Colombo?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from United Arab Emirates 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 United Arab Emirates to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from United Arab Emirates to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of AED 459). Flying from United Arab Emirates to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of AED 874). 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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Top 10 airlines flying from United Arab Emirates to Colombo

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from United Arab Emirates to Colombo. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 220,657 searches. Data last updated 20 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Salam AirCheapestAED 408AverageAED 821FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestAED 436AverageAED 1,298FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air ArabiaCheapestAED 455AverageAED 1,248FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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IndiGoCheapestAED 510AverageAED 1,477FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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طيران الجزيرة‎CheapestAED 534AverageAED 713FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time95%
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Air IndiaCheapestAED 558AverageAED 1,098FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Kuwait AirwaysCheapestAED 578AverageAED 1,226FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time64%
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Gulf AirCheapestAED 581AverageAED 1,194FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Air Arabia Abu DhabiCheapestAED 702AverageAED 1,238FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestAED 723AverageAED 1,601FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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