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Find cheap flights from Dubai to Colombo from AED 521

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How much is the cheapest flight from Dubai to Bandaranaike Intl?

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Dubai to Bandaranaike Intl that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
12:45 - 07:45DXB-CMB
9h 30m1 stop
00:45 - 13:30CMB-DXB
12h 45m1 stop
AED 992طيران الجزيرة‎
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Fri, 20 Oct - Fri, 27 Oct
06:50 - 07:10DXB-CMB
14h 50m1 stop
00:45 - 13:30CMB-DXB
12h 45m1 stop
AED 1,003طيران الجزيرة‎
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Wed, 11 Oct - Sun, 15 Oct
14:00 - 04:10DXB-CMB
4h 40mdirect
12:30 - 17:15CMB-DXB
4h 45mdirect
AED 1,300FitsAir
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Sat, 4 Nov - Tue, 14 Nov
19:15 - 09:25DXB-CMB
4h 40mdirect
14:55 - 19:45CMB-DXB
4h 50mdirect
AED 1,304FitsAir
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Sun, 1 Oct - Sun, 15 Oct
23:30 - 13:45DXB-CMB
4h 45mdirect
08:10 - 13:00CMB-DXB
4h 50mdirect
AED 1,432flydubai
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Fri, 20 Oct - Sat, 28 Oct
14:55 - 05:10DXB-CMB
4h 45mdirect
07:25 - 14:30CMB-DXB
7h 05m1 stop
AED 1,451flydubai
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Sun, 1 Oct - Sun, 15 Oct
18:10 - 09:00DXB-CMB
4h 20mdirect
13:40 - 18:20CMB-DXB
4h 40mdirect
AED 1,498SriLankan Airlines
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Sun, 5 Nov - Mon, 13 Nov
18:10 - 09:00DXB-CMB
4h 20mdirect
13:40 - 18:20CMB-DXB
4h 40mdirect
AED 1,506SriLankan Airlines
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Fri, 10 Nov - Sat, 18 Nov
22:40 - 12:35DXB-CMB
4h 25mdirect
21:55 - 02:25CMB-DXB
4h 30mdirect
AED 1,744Emirates
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Wed, 11 Oct - Wed, 13 Dec
23:30 - 13:45DXB-CMB
4h 45mdirect
21:55 - 02:25CMB-DXB
4h 30mdirect
AED 1,748Emirates
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Tue, 3 Oct - Tue, 5 Dec

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Low season

April

High season

July

Cheapest flight

AED 521
Best time to beat the crowds (8% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (17% more expensive on average)
Flight from Dubai to Colombo

When to book flights from Dubai to Bandaranaike Intl

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight out of Dubai

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for AED 576 or less one-way and AED 1,530 or less round-trip.
  • The cheapest flight from Dubai to Colombo was found, on average, 18 days before departure.
  • Book at least 2 weeks before departure in order to get a below-average price.
  • High season is considered to be June, July and August. The cheapest month to fly is April.
  • Morning departure is around 34% cheaper than an evening flight, on average*.
  • You can get from Colombo Airport to Colombo city centre using the Colombo Express bus, which will get you to the city centre in 30 minutes and will cost around Rs 500 (AED 5.00).
  • The official name of Colombo Airport is Bandaranaike International Airport, which is located 20 miles from the city centre of Colombo. If you need to get a taxi after your stay in Colombo, it's always best to know the proper name of the airport to avoid confusion.
  • With spa and shower facilities all over Dubai International's Terminal 3, why not take the time to freshen up before boarding your flight to Colombo.
*Average of the lowest prices shown in KAYAK’s search results for departures within the next 30 days

FAQs for booking Dubai to Colombo flights

  • Are there direct flights from Dubai to Colombo?

    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.

  • Are on-site hotels at Bandaranaike International Airport?

    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.

  • How long does a flight from Dubai to Colombo take?

    Direct flights from Dubai generally make it to Colombo in 4h 15m. The flying distance between the two cities is 5,288 km.

  • How many flights are there between Dubai and Colombo?

    36 direct flights run between Dubai and Colombo on a daily basis. On average, there are about 256 departures each week.

  • Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Dubai to Colombo?

    In the last 3 days, Salam Air offered the best one-way deal for that route, at AED 521. KAYAK users also found Dubai to Colombo return flights on طيران الجزيرة‎ from AED 992 and on FitsAir from AED 1,300.

  • Which airlines fly most frequently between Dubai and Colombo?

    In normal times, Emirates flies from Dubai to Colombo up to 13 times per day, flydubai up to 7 times per day, and Ethiopian Air up to 5 times per day.

  • What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Dubai to Colombo?

    Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Colombo on a Friday and more expensive on a Sunday. On your return trip to Dubai, you should consider flying back on a Tuesday, and avoid Saturdays for better deals.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Dubai to Colombo?

    Dubai airport is called Dubai Intl and the only airport in Colombo is Colombo Bandaranaike Intl.

  • What’s the earliest departure time from Dubai to Colombo?

    The earliest flight leaves Dubai at 02:30 and lands in Colombo at 08:30.

  • What’s the latest departure time from Dubai to Colombo?

    The last flight leaves Dubai at 23:15 and lands in Colombo at 05:25.

  • Which airlines fly direct between Dubai and Colombo?

    All the following airlines operate direct flights between Dubai and Colombo: FitsAir, Air Canada, Emirates, Ethiopian Air, flydubai, Air Mauritius, and SriLankan Airlines.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Dubai to Colombo?

    Only flydubai offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Dubai to Colombo flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Dubai to Colombo?

    The Airbus A320-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Dubai to Colombo flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Dubai to Colombo?

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Dubai and Colombo, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Dubai to Colombo?

    There are direct flights from Dubai to Colombo on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Dubai to Colombo, Emirates or SriLankan Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Dubai to Colombo are Emirates and SriLankan Airlines. With an average price for the route of AED 1,946 and an overall rating of 8.3, Emirates is the most popular choice. SriLankan Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of AED 1,785 and an overall rating of 7.6.

  • Which airlines have a flexible cancellation policy for flights from Dubai Intl to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl due to COVID-19?

    Emirates, flydubai and Air Canada have all waived their change and cancellation fees on flights from Dubai Intl to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl. Confirm policies on booking site.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Dubai to Colombo?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Dubai to Colombo.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Dubai to Colombo?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Colombo from Dubai is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Dubai to Colombo?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Colombo with an airline and back to Dubai with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Dubai to Colombo?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Colombo from Dubai up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top 4 airlines serving from Dubai to Bandaranaike Intl

Scores according to KAYAK customer reviews
8.3
EmiratesOverall score based on 15521 reviews
83overall
83boarding
85entertainment
80food
84crew
82comfort
Airline reviews
Pros: "I liked the food and the supplies given for the long trip, blanket, eye cover, toothbrush, etc."
Cons: "More comfortable seats"
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Pros: "I liked the food and the supplies given for the long trip, blanket, eye cover, toothbrush, etc."
Cons: "More comfortable seats"
Pros: "There was almost a two hour delay, there wasn’t any information communicated, everybody was just asked to take seats in the waiting area. The entire process wasn’t very well organised."
Pros: "entertainment options"
Cons: "They ran out of chicken for the back part of the plane so we all had salmon"
Pros: "Entertainment system"
Cons: "The food and the crew way of speaking to people"
Pros: "I’m glad the connection time was short and reached the destination in good time."
Pros: "The crew was very accommodating , especially important because I was traveling with children"
Pros: "The food was pretty good and the one ICE video center that was working offered a ton to watch."
Cons: "On a 13-hour flight, the video center is your main source of not losing your mind. Truly disappointing when you pay for the extra leg room in an exit row and you can’t watch any videos. Unfortunately, the ICE video center was broken on the way to Dubai also. In addition, the flight crew lets people stand around in front of you which reduces the extra leg room you pay a hefty price for. What’s the point of charging over $700 for this added “luxury” on each of your flights from JFK to Male, Maldives when you can’t use it. Emirates is nice, but didn’t reach the expectations they set."
Cons: "My seat would not go back. The person in front put his seat back and therefore I couldn’t watch my TV. No choice for food."
Pros: "The crew and my fruit platter."
Cons: "So many screaming babies. So many passsengers wanting a few upgrade. And a sick passenger that had to deplane resulting in delayed take off. The crew were saints- composed, polite, and embodied team spirit. So many screaming babies."
Pros: "Long flight but comfortable. I will fly emirates again."
Cons: "In some instances their was a shortage of food option. Although the menu said you could have a choice but some of the choices were exhausted by the time crew served it to the half of the travellers and the rest have to eat whatever was leftover. I think Emirates should stock a bit more of the food especially on a plane like Airbus 380. Its a huge aircraft and passengers sting at the vey end had to wait almost 45 min to 1 hr to get their food and that too was whatever leftover. They should make efforts to server all the passengers within a short amount to time rather than keep them waiting for so long. Most of the time more than half of the passengers had already eaten while those sitting in the back were still waiting for their food. Its not cabin crew's inefficiency but rather a policy problem that needs to be addressed."
Pros: "Crew was excellent as always with the Sri Lankan hospitality."
Cons: "It was an old aircraft and felt dirty. Screens, seats, lavatories, everything was old. There were some really loud and rude passengers behind us causing disruption to everyone around. The crew tried to handle it but the passengers were just not cooperating."
Pros: "Flight attendant were amazing. My wife was not well and we ask for blanket. Cabin crew provided us with one."
Cons: "In flight food selection should have some variety for three hours flight. Should significantly improve Sri Lanka Lounge as the place was not the neat and clean, as it was run by one staff alone. Food in the lounge were sitting for hours and not freshly made."
Pros: "The seats and Inflight entertainment was excellent."
Cons: "Crew ran out of food choices despite the fact that I was seated near the front of the aircraft. Crew came out for the first service and didn’t serve again for the rest of the flight."
Pros: "Had more room than on BA flight to London"
Cons: "Poor selection of entertainment. Some features, such as the flight tracker, didn’t work"
Pros: "Very friendly and attentive crew. Good entertainment options."
Cons: "Business class seat is OK, not great - fine for 3.5 hour flight"
Pros: "Enjoyed the tasty food."
Cons: "gaps between seats were unbearable and have to think twice whether to travel again UL 208."
Pros: "Crew was that much friendly."
Cons: "Not mine type food (just a suggestion please to have sri lankan varities)"
Pros: "Food was good, boarding efficient. Crew managed other passengers so there wasn't crazy baggage issues. Crew was friendly and very helpful."
Cons: "Seat was crazy small! Couldn't even cross my legs."
Cons: "Srilankan airlines did not allow me to board my flight and had the least helpful customer support reps."
Cons: "Before engines shut down and fasten seat belt sign off people were removing bags from the overhead. Passengers were not required/forced to stow bags overhead, blocking egress from window seats."
Pros: "Today is the third day and my baggage is not received."
Cons: "Vistara Airline ground staff is unable to resolve my baggage claim problem in three days."
Cons: "Seat was very uncomfortable and in-flight entertainment screen did not function properly"
Pros: "The route is better vs. Air Astana. Shorter by flying over Kyrgyzstan."
Cons: "Boarding in Dubai - waited somewhat 15 mins inside the bus upon arriving to the plane."
Pros: "Airport pass"
Cons: "Bo Entertainment at all. Seats are inconvenient. Food is horrible. Tea or coffee is charging separately. Therefore everybody brings food to the plane and eating different food. The whole plane smells like you are in the kitchen. Newer will use this flight."
Cons: "boarding was not good, all times using buses. people inter plant from back entrance and front entrance and they meet at middle of plane with a lot of delay."
Pros: "Very pleasant crew"
Cons: "No leg spaces even for children. You can’t get even one glass of water for free. Pay or die."
Cons: "Passengers had to pay for their food and drinks - this is not suppose to happen during an international flight, even in Economy class?"
Pros: "Nothing"
Cons: "Everything. I booked a flight Prague to Dubai and return with Emirates and flew Prague to Dubai on a very nice Emirates A380 800, nice seats, nice "free" food and drink profesional crew. Return was coad shared on cheap FlyDubai, bad seats, kept hitting my knees on the seat in front had to buy drinks and snacks. If I wanted a cheap airline I would have booked it. I will make sure when booking an Emirates flight if it is code shared with Flydubai I will look for another flight."
Pros: "Flight was smooth"
Cons: "Behave of cabin crew. They are very biased and racist"
Cons: "No entertainment and no food The departure longe was crowded and for the number of passengers the toilet facilities are completely inadequate"

We were charged an additional $54 usd per passenger to board, not mentioned in the ticket.

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Recent one-way flight deals

26/9Tue
1 stopSalam Air
7h 35mDXB-CMB
AED 521
28/9Thu
1 stopSalam Air
8h 10mDXB-CMB
AED 532
26/9Tue
1 stopIndiGo
29h 20mDXB-CMB
AED 544
10/10Tue
directSriLankan Airlines
4h 25mDXB-CMB
AED 569
30/10Mon
directSriLankan Airlines
4h 20mDXB-CMB
AED 577
30/9Sat
directflydubai
4h 45mDXB-CMB
AED 753
18/10Wed
directflydubai
4h 45mDXB-CMB
AED 801
31/10Tue
directHahn Air
4h 40mDXB-CMB
AED 962
18/10Wed
1 stopEmirates
7h 00mDXB-CMB
AED 1,091
27/9Wed
directEmirates
7h 00mDXB-CMB
AED 1,098

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Last minute flights from Dubai to Bandaranaike Intl

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

24/9Sun
multi-stopطيران الجزيرة‎
15h 25mDXB-CMB
24/10Tue
multi-stopطيران الجزيرة‎
13h 20mCMB-DXB
AED 1,076
24/9Sun
directFitsAir
4h 40mDXB-CMB
1/10Sun
directFitsAir
4h 50mCMB-DXB
AED 1,329
26/9Tue
directflydubai
4h 45mDXB-CMB
7/10Sat
directflydubai
4h 50mCMB-DXB
AED 1,344
24/9Sun
directflydubai
4h 45mDXB-CMB
2/10Mon
directflydubai
4h 50mCMB-DXB
AED 1,399
25/9Mon
directSriLankan Airlines
4h 25mDXB-CMB
26/9Tue
directSriLankan Airlines
4h 45mCMB-DXB
AED 1,462
24/9Sun
multi-stopGulf Air
10h 35mDXB-CMB
24/10Tue
multi-stopGulf Air
12h 45mCMB-DXB
AED 1,509
22/9Fri
directSriLankan Airlines
4h 25mDXB-CMB
23/9Sat
directSriLankan Airlines
4h 45mCMB-DXB
AED 1,638
26/9Tue
directEmirates
4h 45mDXB-CMB
4/10Wed
multi-stopEmirates
6h 55mCMB-DXB
AED 1,766
23/9Sat
multi-stopEmirates
7h 00mDXB-CMB
24/10Tue
multi-stopEmirates
11h 30mCMB-DXB
AED 1,836
24/9Sun
multi-stopGulf Air
10h 35mDXB-CMB
1/10Sun
multi-stopGulf Air
20h 35mCMB-DXB
AED 1,884

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Dubai - Colombo Flights

Departure:

Dubai (DXB)United Arab Emirates

Destination:

Colombo (CMB)Sri Lanka

Return flight deals:

Colombo - Dubai

Cabin classes:

AED 3,720
AED 3,739
AED 1,396

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