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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Dubai:

• Earliest: departs at 01:45 and lands at 06:33
• Latest: departs at 23:00 and lands at 03:48.

The flight takes about 4h 48m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Dubai:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class

A direct flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Dubai takes 4h 48m, covering 5,288 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Dubai range from AED 1,383 to AED 1,642, with an average of AED 1,494 over the past 12 months. Anything below AED 1,383 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 4% above the AED 1,494 route average. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average AED 1,388 return via Kuwait City (KWI), compared with AED 1,493 for direct.

Emirates is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while SriLankan Airlines has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Dubai flights are:

• Emirates: 87% on time
• SriLankan Airlines: 85% on time
• FitsAir: 84% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 85% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge AED 20–AED 367 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by flydubai and Emirates. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

Night is the busiest departure period on Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Dubai flights, with 37% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 26%, Evening flights for 25%, and Afternoon flights for 12%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about AED 1,175 to AED 4,565. That means the highest observed fare was about 4x higher than the lowest one.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Dubai flights:

• flydubai
• Emirates

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty programme, while others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Dubai are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about AED 721, which is 21% below the typical average for this route.

Dubai Intl Airport (DXB) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around AED 14 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Autostrad Rent A Car
• AMEX
• Alamo
• Europcar
• Hertz

Flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Dubai usually depart from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (CMB) and arrive at Dubai Intl (DXB).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while morning departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Dubai route, 15% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 10m.

One-stop flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Dubai most commonly connect through:

• Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl (BOM) – 31% of one-stop connections
• New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL) – 23% of one-stop connections
• Male (MLE) – 23% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 8% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 3% on flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Dubai. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at AED 1,476 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at AED 1,516, a difference of AED 40.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

4 airlines operate flights between Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport and Dubai. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• flydubai
• Emirates
• SriLankan Airlines
• FitsAir

Flying via Muscat Seeb (MCT) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 6h 32m, compared to 6h 56m via Male (MLE) and 7h 36m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH).

Dubai is 1 hour behind Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (Gulf Time vs India Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Dubai Mall is one of the most viewed places in Dubai on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Dubai flights:

• flydubai: offers free seat selection
• Emirates: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• flydubai: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• SriLankan Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• FitsAir: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.