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Flight deals from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranayake

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Dubai Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 4,977. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Colombo.R 2,545 per passenger.Departing Sat, 27 Jun.One-way flight with Air India.Outbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from Dubai on Sat, 27 Jun, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,545, select.

Colombo.R 2,596 per passenger.Departing Thu, 11 Feb.One-way flight with Kuwait Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kuwait Airways, departs from Dubai on Thu, 11 Feb, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,596, select.

Colombo.R 2,731 per passenger.Departing Thu, 4 Mar.One-way flight with Kuwait Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kuwait Airways, departs from Dubai on Thu, 4 Mar, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,731, select.

Colombo.R 2,878 per passenger.Departing Tue, 17 Nov.One-way flight with Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Dubai on Tue, 17 Nov, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,878, select.

Colombo.R 2,891 per passenger.Departing Mon, 7 Sep.One-way flight with Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Dubai on Mon, 7 Sep, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,891, select.

Colombo.R 2,897 per passenger.Departing Thu, 20 Aug.One-way flight with Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Dubai on Thu, 20 Aug, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,897, select.

Colombo.R 2,953 per passenger.Departing Thu, 28 Jan.One-way flight with Kuwait Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kuwait Airways, departs from Dubai on Thu, 28 Jan, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,953, select.

Colombo.R 3,104 per passenger.Departing Mon, 11 Jan.One-way flight with flydubai.Outbound direct flight with flydubai departs from Dubai on Mon, 11 Jan, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,104, select.

Colombo.R 3,191 per passenger.Departing Tue, 27 Oct.One-way flight with Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from Dubai on Tue, 27 Oct, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,191, select.

Colombo.R 3,201 per passenger.Departing Wed, 22 Jul.One-way flight with Air India.Outbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from Dubai on Wed, 22 Jul, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,201, select.

Colombo.R 3,483 per passenger.Departing Mon, 28 Sep.One-way flight with FitsAir.Outbound direct flight with FitsAir departs from Dubai on Mon, 28 Sep, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,483, select.

Colombo.R 3,487 per passenger.Departing Thu, 27 Aug.One-way flight with FitsAir.Outbound direct flight with FitsAir departs from Dubai on Thu, 27 Aug, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,487, select.

Colombo.R 3,734 per passenger.Departing Mon, 6 Jul.One-way flight with FitsAir.Outbound direct flight with FitsAir departs from Dubai on Mon, 6 Jul, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,734, select.

Colombo.R 3,806 per passenger.Departing Mon, 29 Jun.One-way flight with FitsAir.Outbound direct flight with FitsAir departs from Dubai on Mon, 29 Jun, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,806, select.

Colombo.R 3,832 per passenger.Departing Wed, 10 Feb.One-way flight with flydubai.Outbound direct flight with flydubai departs from Dubai on Wed, 10 Feb, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,832, select.

Colombo.R 3,832 per passenger.Departing Mon, 14 Dec.One-way flight with flydubai.Outbound direct flight with flydubai departs from Dubai on Mon, 14 Dec, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,832, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranayake

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Dubai to Colombo Bandaranayake flights are currently cheapest in June.

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Direct flights from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranayake

Dubai to Colombo Bandaranayake: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Dubai to Colombo below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Colombo Bandaranayake.

Dubai to Colombo: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	R 2,545
Cheapest month to fly	June
Average flight time	4 hrs, 34 mins
Most popular airline	Emirates
Average flights per week	190

Finding cheap flights from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranayake: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranayake?

The best price we found for a return flight from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranayake is R 4,962. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranayake?

4 hours and 34 minutes is the average flight time from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranayake.

Which airlines fly direct from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranayake?

Emirates, flydubai and Air Mauritius fly direct from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranayake.

How many flights are there a week from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranayake?

As of June 2026, there are 190 flights per week flying from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranayake.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranayake?

The cheapest month to fly from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranayake is usually July.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Dubai Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Dubai Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport on Tuesday, 21 July 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Dubai Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 4 hours and 34 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Colombo Bandaranayake?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Colombo Bandaranayake but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Colombo?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Colombo is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Dubai Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake with?

Currently, Air India and FitsAir offer the cheapest flight tickets to Colombo Bandaranayake.

Travelling from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport (CMB): what you need to know

Take a direct flight from Dubai Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 4 hours 30 minutes.
The timezone in Colombo is UTC+5:30, which is one hour 30 minutes ahead of Dubai.
Flights from DXB to CMB start from 01:55 — the first with flydubai. The latest departure is at 23:40 with FitsAir. In total, there are 60 weekly Dubai Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport flights.
Your DXB to CMB flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
You can expect longer lines during popular months like December. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
A variety of airlines operate direct flights from Dubai Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport, so jetting off to Colombo (and then exploring more of Sri Lanka!) is easy. Leading carriers that fly nonstop include:
Emirates is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
Servant Air, Inc. is the most punctual carrier that offers DXB to CMB flights.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Dubai Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between DXB and CMB:
- Hyderabad Airport
- Muscat Airport
- Kochi Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport (CMB)

R 2,545 is currently the best price for a one-way Dubai Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 4,977. These fares can change depending on availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from DXB to CMB, book ahead. Airlines typically offer their best fares when flights are first released.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Dubai Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport. If you prefer to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
Snapping up cheap flights from DXB to CMB is a cinch with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as fares go down.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Dubai Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport.

Handy information about Dubai Airport (DXB)

When it comes to the on-time performance of Dubai Airport, 71% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central Dubai to Dubai Airport is around 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
The journey when using public transport will take about 35 minutes.
Have an early flight from Dubai Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to DXB:

Arriving at Colombo Bandaranayake Airport (CMB)

The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Dubai Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near CMB instead:
Pick up a Colombo Bandaranayake Airport rental car and discover Colombo and beyond with your own set of wheels. Sr Rent A Car, Green Motion and Sixt are top providers to choose from here.
Reserving your vehicle from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport around two weeks in advance can help you get the lowest rate.

Getting from Colombo Bandaranayake Airport (CMB) to central Colombo

Colombo Bandaranayake Airport to the centre of Colombo has a drive time of about 40 minutes. It's approximately 32 kilometres away.
It takes around 50 minutes if you're using public transport.

When to fly to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport (CMB)

It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Dubai Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Colombo. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Colombo is March, with the temperature ranging between 24ºC (75ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your flights from Dubai Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Look for cheap tickets from DXB to CMB sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.