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AED 566+ Cheap flights to Sri Lanka

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— CMB
23 Apr — 30 Apr1
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1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Sri Lanka in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Sri Lanka
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Sri Lanka. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 24 March 2026.

Fri 16/1023:40
DXB
-
CMB
1 stop13h 50m
Air India
Fri 23/1008:00
CMB
-
DXB
1 stop12h 35m
Air India
Deal found 23/3AED 1,249
Wed 14/1023:40
DXB
-
CMB
1 stop13h 50m
Air India
Sun 18/1017:05
CMB
-
DXB
1 stop27h 30m
Air India
Deal found 20/3AED 1,256
Mon 21/918:55
DXB
-
CMB
1 stop9h 50m
Kuwait Airways
Thu 24/909:40
CMB
-
DXB
1 stop9h 45m
Kuwait Airways
Deal found 19/3AED 1,348
Thu 20/812:55
DXB
-
CMB
2 stops19h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 20/1018:55
CMB
-
DXB
Nonstop4h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/3AED 1,370
Fri 16/1013:05
DXB
-
CMB
1 stop11h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 23/1018:55
CMB
-
DXB
Nonstop4h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/3AED 1,385
Wed 23/1218:55
DXB
-
CMB
1 stop11h 55m
Kuwait Airways
Thu 31/1209:20
CMB
-
DXB
1 stop14h 05m
Kuwait Airways
Deal found 21/3AED 1,418

Find flight deals to Sri Lanka

Find the latest flights to Sri Lanka in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 220,657 searches and data was last updated on 24 March 2026.

Return from

AED 1,370

One-way from

AED 566

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

October

Average price

AED 1,623

Good round-trip deal

AED 1,338 or less

Good one-way deal

AED 617 or less
FitsAir
  • FitsAir
  • 20/8-20/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 24h 05m total
  • Dubai to Colombo
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IndiGo
  • IndiGo
  • 20/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 13h 10m total
  • Dubai to Sri Lanka
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (AED 195 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (AED 39 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in March 2026
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Dubai Intl to Sri Lanka.
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Departure

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

DubaiColombo

DXB - CMB

DXBCMB

Dubai Intl

Tue 7/4

18:40-01:05

Nonstop4h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 30/4

02:05-05:15

Nonstop4h 40m

AED 1,660

DubaiColombo

DXB - CMB

DXBCMB

Dubai Intl

Sat 1/8

18:55-06:15

1 stop9h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 3/9

02:55-12:05

1 stop10h 40m

AED 1,800

DubaiColombo

DXB - CMB

DXBCMB

Dubai Intl

Thu 9/4

18:40-01:05

Nonstop4h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 9/5

11:15-16:40

1 stop6h 55m

AED 1,851

DubaiColombo

DXB - CMB

DXBCMB

Dubai Intl

Sat 11/4

18:40-01:05

Nonstop4h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 10/5

02:05-05:15

Nonstop4h 40m

AED 1,851

DubaiColombo

DXB - CMB

DXBCMB

Dubai Intl

Thu 16/4

01:55-10:15

1 stop6h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 24/4

11:15-16:40

1 stop6h 55m

AED 1,851

DubaiColombo

DXB - CMB

DXBCMB

Dubai Intl

Fri 3/4

18:40-01:05

Nonstop4h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 19/4

11:15-16:45

1 stop7h 00m

AED 1,851
Fastest return journey

DubaiColombo

DXB - CMB

DXBCMB

Dubai Intl

Tue 5/5

01:55-08:10

Nonstop4h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 13/5

19:15-22:30

Nonstop4h 45m

AED 1,851

DubaiColombo

DXB - CMB

DXBCMB

Dubai Intl

Fri 15/5

18:55-06:15

1 stop9h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 15/6

09:40-17:55

1 stop9h 45m

AED 1,891

DubaiColombo

DXB - CMB

DXBCMB

Dubai Intl

Sat 16/5

09:45-18:30

1 stop7h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 29/5

11:15-16:40

1 stop6h 55m

AED 1,910
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

DubaiColombo

DXB - CMB

DXBCMB

Dubai Intl

Wed 1/4

23:15-05:15

Nonstop4h 30m

AED 749

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Sri Lanka

How long is the flight to Sri Lanka?

On average, a flight from Dubai to Sri Lanka takes 7 hours 37 minutes. Flights to Sri Lanka from other popular cities in United Arab Emirates will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Sri Lanka?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Dubai to Sri Lanka. Price data was last updated on 23 March 2026.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Sri Lanka should consider flying on Saturday at midday, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Friday at midday, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to Sri Lanka

The most flights from Dubai to Sri Lanka are scheduled on a Friday (20 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (16 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Sri Lanka?

The most popular airlines flying from Dubai to Sri Lanka are FitsAir, SriLankan Airlines and flydubai.

Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
From AED 433
SriLankan Airlines
SriLankan Airlines
From AED 974
FitsAir
FitsAir
From AED 890
flydubai
flydubai
From AED 1,036

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Sri Lanka?

The cheapest airlines flying from Dubai to Sri Lanka are Salam Air, Etihad Airways and Air Arabia.

Rainfall in Sri Lanka by month

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

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

Temperature in Sri Lanka by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Sri Lanka, 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 Sri Lanka

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sri Lanka. 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 Sri Lanka. Reviews last updated 24 March 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates,Etihad Airways, andSriLankan Airlines to Sri Lanka by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,542 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DXB - YUL

My mom came with assistance and she said it was a good trip
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,542 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,542 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DXB - YUL

My mom came with assistance and she said it was a good trip
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,429 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,542 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DXB - YUL

My mom came with assistance and she said it was a good trip
SriLankan Airlines
6.8
Okay
82 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,542 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DXB - YUL

My mom came with assistance and she said it was a good trip
flydubai
6.6
Okay
149 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,542 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DXB - YUL

My mom came with assistance and she said it was a good trip

FAQs about flying to Sri Lanka

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Sri Lanka if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Sri Lanka on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Sri Lanka?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Salam Air is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Sri Lanka.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Sri Lanka?

    Colombo Bandaranaike Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Sri Lanka. One-way flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl typically cost AED 368, while return flights cost around AED 554.

  • How much is a return flight to Sri Lanka?

    A return flight to Sri Lanka will typically cost around AED 1,251, however they can be found for as little as AED 554.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Sri Lanka depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Sri Lanka, Dubai Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (4 hours 15 minutes).

  • Does Colombo Bandaranaike Intl have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Colombo Bandaranaike Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl?

    Yes. Colombo Bandaranaike Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. As Tours is the closest property to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (0.0 km away from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl).

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