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

• Earliest: departs at 01:45 and lands at 06:16
• Latest: departs at 23:40 and lands at 04:11.

The flight takes about 4h 31m.

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

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A direct flight from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport takes 4h 31m, 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 Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport range from AED 1,364 to AED 1,907, with an average of AED 1,620 over the past 12 months. Anything below AED 1,364 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 3% above the route average of AED 1,620. Book 16 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average AED 1,239 return via Chennai (MAA), compared with AED 1,627 for direct.

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

• flydubai: 79% on time
• FitsAir: 75% on time
• Emirates: 74% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 74% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge AED 17–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 Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

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

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport 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 Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about AED 628, which is 23% below the typical average for this route.

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (CMB) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around AED 77 for economy cars. Top options include:
• GREEN MOTION
• Ace
• AcaRent
• Xdrive Mobility
• SR RENT A CAR

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

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

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 Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport route, 26% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 5 minutes.

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

• New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL) – 33% of one-stop connections
• Kuwait City (KWI) – 27% of one-stop connections
• Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl (BOM) – 24% of one-stop connections
• Male (MLE) – 9% of one-stop connections

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

On the Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 5%. Sunday is the cheapest day at AED 1,586 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at AED 1,663 – a AED 77 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

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

• flydubai
• Emirates
• SriLankan Airlines
• FitsAir

Flying via Male (MLE) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 6h 57m, compared to 9h 06m via Muscat Seeb (MCT) and 10h 27m via Kuwait City (KWI).

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

Pettah Market is one of the most viewed places in Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights:

• flydubai: offers extra legroom; 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
• FitsAir: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• SriLankan Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

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

Those wanting to find direct flights from Dubai to Colombo will have the best luck booking their flights through KAYAK, with airlines such as Emirates and Srilankan Airlines. However, if you are on a budget, there are also several flight routes that have short stopovers in places like Male in the Maldives.

The Serenediva Transit Hotel is the only hotel inside Bandaranaike International Airport. The hotel is only for customers who have a long layover in Colombo, but there are loads of hotel options for guests who want to stay close to the airport. Staying close to the airport will give you the peace of mind you need to ensure you'll be on time for your flight back out of Bandaranaike International Airport. They are also useful if you land at the airport late and need a spot to rest your head. The nearest hotel to Colombo Airport is the Ramada by Wyndham Katunayake Colombo International Airport, which is less than 1 km away from the airport. You can get a taxi from the airport to the hotel, which is the best way to get there if you are travelling with baggage. There is also a free airport shuttle service provided by the hotel.