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AED 532+ Cheap flights to Sri Lanka

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 11/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— CMB
10 Jan — 17 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Sri Lanka in 2025

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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 11 December 2025.

Mon 22/1223:35DXB - CMB
2 stops32h 30mGulf Air
Sat 27/1215:30CMB - DXB
2 stops22h 10mGulf Air
Deal found 9/12AED 1,113
Wed 24/1207:45DXB - CMB
2 stops24h 30mGulf Air
Wed 31/1217:05CMB - DXB
2 stops29h 00mGulf Air
Deal found 9/12AED 1,208
Tue 16/1218:00DXB - CMB
Nonstop4h 35mFitsAir
Tue 23/1213:20CMB - DXB
Nonstop4h 55mFitsAir
Deal found 9/12AED 1,219
Sat 13/1218:00DXB - CMB
Nonstop4h 35mFitsAir
Mon 22/1213:20CMB - DXB
Nonstop4h 55mFitsAir
Deal found 10/12AED 1,249
Tue 16/1218:00DXB - CMB
Nonstop4h 35mFitsAir
Mon 22/1213:20CMB - DXB
Nonstop4h 55mFitsAir
Deal found 9/12AED 1,260
Tue 9/1218:45DXB - CMB
Nonstop4h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 13/1213:20CMB - DXB
Nonstop4h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/12AED 1,282

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Find the latest flights to Sri Lanka in 2025, 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 11 December 2025.

Return from

AED 995

One-way from

AED 532

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

October

Average price

AED 1,586

Good round-trip deal

AED 1,188 or less

Good one-way deal

AED 566 or less
Gulf Air
  • Gulf Air
  • 10/3-17/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 25h 10m total
  • Dubai to Colombo
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FitsAir
  • FitsAir
  • 11/5
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 40m total
  • Dubai to Sri Lanka
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (AED 179 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (AED 36 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in December 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Dubai Intl to Sri Lanka.
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Dubai

Route

Departure

Return

Price

DubaiColombo

DXB - CMB

DXBCMB

Dubai Intl

Thu 5/3

13:20-01:45

1 stop10h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 12/3

09:20-17:55

1 stop10h 05m

AED 1,091

DubaiColombo

DXB - CMB

DXBCMB

Dubai Intl

Thu 12/2

13:20-01:45

1 stop10h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 19/2

09:20-21:55

1 stop14h 05m

AED 1,138

DubaiColombo

DXB - CMB

DXBCMB

Dubai Intl

Thu 26/2

13:20-01:45

1 stop10h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 5/3

09:20-21:55

1 stop14h 05m

AED 1,241

DubaiColombo

DXB - CMB

DXBCMB

Dubai Intl

Fri 20/2

13:20-01:45

1 stop10h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 26/2

02:45-12:20

1 stop11h 05m

AED 1,241

DubaiColombo

DXB - CMB

DXBCMB

Dubai Intl

Sun 25/1

18:45-00:45

Nonstop4h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 26/1

17:20-20:55

Nonstop5h 05m

AED 1,366

DubaiColombo

DXB - CMB

DXBCMB

Dubai Intl

Thu 5/2

13:20-01:45

1 stop10h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 12/2

09:20-17:55

1 stop10h 05m

AED 1,392

DubaiColombo

DXB - CMB

DXBCMB

Dubai Intl

Thu 22/1

13:20-01:45

1 stop10h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 5/2

09:20-17:55

1 stop10h 05m

AED 1,392

DubaiColombo

DXB - CMB

DXBCMB

Dubai Intl

Thu 29/1

13:20-01:45

1 stop10h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 13/2

02:45-12:20

1 stop11h 05m

AED 1,392

DubaiColombo

DXB - CMB

DXBCMB

Dubai Intl

Fri 16/1

13:20-01:45

1 stop10h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 22/1

02:45-12:20

1 stop11h 05m

AED 1,392

DubaiColombo

DXB - CMB

DXBCMB

Dubai Intl

Tue 20/1

02:00-10:15

1 stop6h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 28/1

23:00-02:35

Nonstop5h 05m

AED 1,395

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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 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 6 December 2025.

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 Wednesday (26 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (21 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 933
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
From AED 492
SriLankan Airlines
SriLankan Airlines
From AED 984
flydubai
flydubai
From AED 1,074

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 IndiGo.

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 11 December 2025.
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
3,434 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

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
3,434 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,434 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

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
7.4
Good
1,331 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,434 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

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
6.9
Okay
76 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,434 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

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
6.5
Okay
145 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,434 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

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 291, while return flights cost around AED 555.

  • How much is a return flight to Sri Lanka?

    A return flight to Sri Lanka will typically cost around AED 1,292, however they can be found for as little as AED 555.

  • 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. Green Star Residence is the closest property to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (0.0 km away from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl).

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