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AED 547+ Cheap flights to Sri Lanka

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20 Feb — 27 Feb1
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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 21 January 2026.

Tue 3/218:00
DXB
-
CMB
Nonstop4h 35m
FitsAir
Fri 27/213:20
CMB
-
DXB
Nonstop4h 55m
FitsAir
Deal found 20/1AED 1,175
Tue 10/319:05
DXB
-
CMB
1 stop13h 00m
Gulf Air
Tue 17/315:55
CMB
-
DXB
1 stop21h 45m
Gulf Air
Deal found 19/1AED 1,179
Tue 17/218:00
DXB
-
CMB
Nonstop4h 35m
FitsAir
Tue 28/418:55
CMB
-
DXB
Nonstop4h 50m
FitsAir
Deal found 19/1AED 1,186
Thu 19/218:00
DXB
-
CMB
Nonstop4h 35m
FitsAir
Tue 24/213:20
CMB
-
DXB
Nonstop4h 55m
FitsAir
Deal found 19/1AED 1,190
Thu 26/318:55
DXB
-
CMB
1 stop9h 50m
Kuwait Airways
Thu 7/509:40
CMB
-
DXB
1 stop9h 45m
Kuwait Airways
Deal found 20/1AED 1,194
Mon 2/318:00
DXB
-
CMB
Nonstop4h 35m
FitsAir
Wed 11/313:20
CMB
-
DXB
Nonstop4h 55m
FitsAir
Deal found 19/1AED 1,197

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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 21 January 2026.

Return from

AED 1,175

One-way from

AED 547

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

October

Average price

AED 1,487

Good round-trip deal

AED 1,344 or less

Good one-way deal

AED 626 or less
FitsAir
  • FitsAir
  • 3/2-27/2
  • Nonstop
  • 9h 30m total
  • Dubai to Colombo
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Gulf Air
  • Gulf Air
  • 4/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 11h 20m total
  • Dubai to Sri Lanka
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (AED 192 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (AED 38 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in January 2026
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Dubai

Route

Departure

Return

Price

DubaiColombo

DXB - CMB

DXBCMB

Dubai Intl

Fri 15/5

13:05-01:55

1 stop11h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 28/5

02:55-12:05

1 stop10h 40m

AED 1,194

DubaiColombo

DXB - CMB

DXBCMB

Dubai Intl

Fri 27/3

18:55-06:15

1 stop9h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 8/5

02:55-12:05

1 stop10h 40m

AED 1,194

DubaiColombo

DXB - CMB

DXBCMB

Dubai Intl

Fri 27/3

18:55-06:15

1 stop9h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 4/5

09:40-17:55

1 stop9h 45m

AED 1,194

DubaiColombo

DXB - CMB

DXBCMB

Dubai Intl

Thu 5/3

18:55-06:15

1 stop9h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 12/3

09:20-21:55

1 stop14h 05m

AED 1,234

DubaiColombo

DXB - CMB

DXBCMB

Dubai Intl

Mon 27/4

18:55-06:15

1 stop9h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 4/5

09:40-17:55

1 stop9h 45m

AED 1,241

DubaiColombo

DXB - CMB

DXBCMB

Dubai Intl

Fri 24/4

13:05-01:55

1 stop11h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 30/4

02:55-12:05

1 stop10h 40m

AED 1,241

DubaiColombo

DXB - CMB

DXBCMB

Dubai Intl

Thu 26/2

21:20-10:10

2 stops11h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 13/3

15:55-03:25

2 stops13h 00m

AED 1,285

DubaiColombo

DXB - CMB

DXBCMB

Dubai Intl

Thu 9/4

18:55-06:15

1 stop9h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 16/4

09:40-20:55

1 stop12h 45m

AED 1,293

DubaiColombo

DXB - CMB

DXBCMB

Dubai Intl

Fri 6/3

18:00-00:05

Nonstop4h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 7/3

09:10-09:15

1 stop25h 35m

AED 1,333

DubaiColombo

DXB - CMB

DXBCMB

Dubai Intl

Wed 25/2

18:55-06:15

1 stop9h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 16/3

09:20-21:55

1 stop14h 05m

AED 1,344

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Best time to book a flight to Sri Lanka

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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 40 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 17 January 2026.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Sri Lanka should consider flying on Friday evenings, 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 Tuesday (26 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (19 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, flydubai and SriLankan Airlines.

FitsAir
FitsAir
From AED 907
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
From AED 438
SriLankan Airlines
SriLankan Airlines
From AED 960
flydubai
flydubai
From AED 1,040

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 21 January 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
3,484 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

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
3,484 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,484 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

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
1,374 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,484 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

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
78 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,484 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

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
148 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,484 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

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.

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 337, while return flights cost around AED 524.

  • How much is a return flight to Sri Lanka?

    A return flight to Sri Lanka will typically cost around AED 644, however they can be found for as little as AED 524.

  • 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 20 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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