Cheap flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to the United Arab Emirates 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 29/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMB — DXB
31 Jan — 7 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Colombo to United Arab Emirates

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Cheapest flights from Colombo to United Arab Emirates
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Colombo to United Arab Emirates. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 1 January 2026.

Wed 31/1223:00CMB - DXB
Nonstop5h 05mflydubai
Wed 7/118:45DXB - CMB
Nonstop4h 30mflydubai
Deal found 30/12AED 1,403
Wed 31/1223:00CMB - DXB
Nonstop5h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/122:55DXB - CMB
1 stop7h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/12AED 1,491
Tue 30/1218:40CMB - DXB
Nonstop4h 40mSriLankan Airlines
Wed 31/1218:20DXB - CMB
Nonstop4h 20mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 29/12AED 1,516
Tue 30/1216:55CMB - DXB
2 stops29h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/118:00DXB - CMB
Nonstop4h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/12AED 1,520
Wed 31/1223:00CMB - DXB
Nonstop5h 05mMultiple Airlines
Fri 2/113:20DXB - CMB
1 stop10h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/12AED 1,561
Tue 30/1211:15CMB - DXB
1 stop7h 00mflydubai
Tue 30/1202:00DXB - CMB
1 stop6h 45mflydubai
Deal found 29/12AED 1,623
Tue 30/1204:45CMB - SHJ
Nonstop4h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/119:00SHJ - CMB
1 stop7h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/12AED 1,961
Tue 30/1222:15CMB - SHJ
2 stops13h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 21/119:00SHJ - CMB
1 stop7h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/12AED 2,016
Tue 30/1204:45CMB - SHJ
Nonstop4h 40mAir Arabia
Wed 7/120:05SHJ - CMB
Nonstop4h 25mAir Arabia
Deal found 30/12AED 2,100
Wed 31/1209:40CMB - SHJ
1 stop14h 25mAir India
Wed 7/123:35SHJ - CMB
1 stop13h 55mAir India
Deal found 30/12AED 2,625
Tue 30/1214:40CMB - SHJ
1 stop8h 55mIndiGo
Mon 5/104:55SHJ - CMB
1 stop7h 15mIndiGo
Deal found 30/12AED 2,688
Tue 30/1223:40CMB - SHJ
1 stop8h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 31/1216:20SHJ - CMB
1 stop11h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/12AED 2,765

Find flight deals from Colombo to United Arab Emirates

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Colombo to United Arab Emirates flight deals. Data was last updated 1 January 2026.

Round-trip from

AED 977

One-way from

AED 518

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

May

Average price

AED 1,469

Good round-trip deal

AED 579 or less

Good one-way deal

AED 475 or less
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi
  • Air Arabia Abu Dhabi
  • 22/1-28/1
  • Nonstop
  • 9h 20m total
  • Colombo to United Arab Emirates
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 27/4
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 30m total
  • Colombo to United Arab Emirates
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (AED 430 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (AED 95 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to United Arab Emirates.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to United Arab Emirates.

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to the United Arab Emirates that are best for you.

Fly from

Colombo

Fly to

United Arab Emirates

Route

Departure

Return

Price

ColomboAbu Dhabi

CMB - AUH

CMBAUH

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 1/5

21:30-00:35

Nonstop4h 35m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 8/5

14:40-20:50

Nonstop4h 40m

AED 980

ColomboSharjah

CMB - SHJ

CMBSHJ

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 21/1

04:50-09:50

1 stop6h 30m

Sharjah

Mon 2/2

19:00-03:50

1 stop7h 20m

AED 1,069

ColomboSharjah

CMB - SHJ

CMBSHJ

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 21/1

04:50-09:50

1 stop6h 30m

Sharjah

Wed 28/1

19:00-03:50

1 stop7h 20m

AED 1,072

ColomboSharjah

CMB - SHJ

CMBSHJ

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 23/1

04:50-09:50

1 stop6h 30m

Sharjah

Sun 1/2

19:00-03:50

1 stop7h 20m

AED 1,080

ColomboAbu Dhabi

CMB - AUH

CMBAUH

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 22/1

21:55-01:15

Nonstop4h 50m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Tue 27/1

04:30-02:00

1 stop20h 00m

AED 1,131

ColomboSharjah

CMB - SHJ

CMBSHJ

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 19/1

04:50-09:50

1 stop6h 30m

Sharjah

Mon 26/1

19:00-03:50

1 stop7h 20m

AED 1,146

ColomboSharjah

CMB - SHJ

CMBSHJ

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 24/1

14:45-17:55

Nonstop4h 40m

Sharjah

Wed 28/1

19:00-03:50

1 stop7h 20m

AED 1,168

ColomboSharjah

CMB - SHJ

CMBSHJ

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 24/1

14:45-17:55

Nonstop4h 40m

Sharjah

Mon 2/2

19:00-03:50

1 stop7h 20m

AED 1,168

ColomboDubai

CMB - DXB

CMBDXB

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 20/1

13:20-16:45

Nonstop4h 55m

Dubai Intl

Fri 23/1

18:00-00:05

Nonstop4h 35m

AED 1,186

ColomboSharjah

CMB - SHJ

CMBSHJ

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 1/3

04:50-09:50

1 stop6h 30m

Sharjah

Wed 4/3

20:05-02:00

Nonstop4h 25m

AED 1,204

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to United Arab Emirates from Colombo with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to United Arab Emirates (average of AED 301). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to United Arab Emirates in August is currently the most expensive (average of AED 1,028). 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 CMB to AE?

Find hourly flight availability from Colombo to United Arab Emirates. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 1 January 2026.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to United Arab Emirates is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at midday tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 15% on airfare.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Colombo to United Arab Emirates. Price data was last updated on 27 December 2025.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to United Arab Emirates flight should consider departing on Wednesday 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 Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to United Arab Emirates

Explore weekly flight availability from Colombo to United Arab Emirates. 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 1 January 2026.

The most flights from CMB to AE0 are scheduled on a Wednesday (29 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (16 on average).

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

About 13% of weekly flights between Colombo and United Arab Emirates have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 108 minutes.

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

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

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

Saturday 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 Colombo to the United Arab Emirates flights?

Over the past year, Etihad Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 5% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing United Arab Emirates

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to United Arab Emirates. 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 United Arab Emirates. Reviews last updated 1 January 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Etihad Airways, andSriLankan Airlines from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to the United Arab Emirates have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Colombo to United Arab Emirates. 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 Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to United Arab Emirates?

    Airlines like Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, Salam Air, and FitsAir fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to United Arab Emirates in about 4h 35m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 1h 55m. The distance from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to United Arab Emirates is about 3298 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Etihad Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as AED 280. 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 Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to United Arab Emirates for a low price.

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

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

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to United Arab Emirates on time: Air Mauritius (89%), Condor (89%), Oman Air (85%).

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to United Arab Emirates? While on average our users pay AED 1,691, our data indicates the cheapest price to be AED 558. The most popular route (Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - Dubai Intl), is priced around AED 1,043.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to United Arab Emirates (average of AED 301). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to United Arab Emirates in August is currently the most expensive (average of AED 1,028). 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 7 airlines flying from Colombo to United Arab Emirates

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Colombo to United Arab Emirates. 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 1 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapestAED 385AverageAED 1,161FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air Arabia Abu DhabiCheapestAED 816AverageAED 1,068FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air ArabiaCheapestAED 880AverageAED 1,294FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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FitsAirCheapestAED 988AverageAED 1,327FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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SriLankan AirlinesCheapestAED 1,013AverageAED 1,464FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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flydubaiCheapestAED 1,162AverageAED 1,417FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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EmiratesCheapestAED 1,287AverageAED 1,485FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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