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£123+ Direct flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

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 22/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
CMB — LHR
7 Jan — 14 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Colombo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Colombo. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 8 December 2025.

Thu 18/1213:20CMB - DXB
Nonstop4h 55mFitsAir
Sun 4/118:00DXB - CMB
Nonstop4h 35mFitsAir
Deal found 6/12£245
Tue 23/1213:20CMB - DXB
Nonstop4h 55mFitsAir
Mon 29/1218:00DXB - CMB
Nonstop4h 35mFitsAir
Deal found 6/12£253
Mon 2/217:20CMB - DXB
Nonstop5h 05mflydubai
Mon 9/218:45DXB - CMB
Nonstop4h 30mflydubai
Deal found 6/12£254
Thu 22/109:15CMB - DXB
Nonstop5h 05mflydubai
Thu 29/118:45DXB - CMB
Nonstop4h 30mflydubai
Deal found 7/12£255
Thu 25/1211:15CMB - DOH
Nonstop5h 00mQatar Airways
Fri 2/119:30DOH - CMB
Nonstop4h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/12£259
Sat 20/1213:20CMB - DXB
Nonstop4h 55mFitsAir
Thu 1/118:00DXB - CMB
Nonstop4h 35mFitsAir
Deal found 6/12£268
Sun 21/1205:25CMB - DXB
Nonstop5h 05mflydubai
Wed 7/118:45DXB - CMB
Nonstop4h 30mflydubai
Deal found 6/12£278
Wed 31/1223:00CMB - DXB
Nonstop5h 05mflydubai
Wed 7/116:00DXB - CMB
Nonstop4h 30mflydubai
Deal found 6/12£283
Thu 18/1201:45CMB - DXB
Nonstop4h 55mflydubai
Fri 26/1218:45DXB - CMB
Nonstop4h 30mflydubai
Deal found 7/12£283
Sat 20/1205:45CMB - DXB
Nonstop5h 05mflydubai
Wed 7/118:45DXB - CMB
Nonstop4h 30mflydubai
Deal found 6/12£287
Thu 18/1201:45CMB - DXB
Nonstop4h 55mflydubai
Wed 7/118:45DXB - CMB
Nonstop4h 30mflydubai
Deal found 6/12£289
Wed 17/1213:20CMB - DXB
Nonstop4h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/123:10DXB - CMB
Nonstop4h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/12£290

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Heathrow

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Depart

Return

Price

ColomboDubai

CMB - DXB

CMBDXB

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 23/12

13:20-16:45

Nonstop4h 55m

Dubai Intl

Mon 29/12

18:00-00:05

Nonstop4h 35m

£253

ColomboDubai

CMB - DXB

CMBDXB

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 2/2

17:20-20:55

Nonstop5h 05m

Dubai Intl

Mon 9/2

18:45-00:45

Nonstop4h 30m

£254

ColomboDubai

CMB - DXB

CMBDXB

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 22/1

09:15-12:50

Nonstop5h 05m

Dubai Intl

Thu 29/1

18:45-00:45

Nonstop4h 30m

£255

ColomboDoha

CMB - DOH

CMBDOH

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 25/12

11:15-13:45

Nonstop5h 00m

Doha Hamad Intl

Fri 2/1

19:30-02:45

Nonstop4h 45m

£259

ColomboDubai

CMB - DXB

CMBDXB

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 21/12

05:25-09:00

Nonstop5h 05m

Dubai Intl

Wed 7/1

18:45-00:45

Nonstop4h 30m

£278

ColomboDubai

CMB - DXB

CMBDXB

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

23:00-02:35

Nonstop5h 05m

Dubai Intl

Wed 7/1

16:00-22:00

Nonstop4h 30m

£283

ColomboDubai

CMB - DXB

CMBDXB

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 18/12

01:45-05:10

Nonstop4h 55m

Dubai Intl

Fri 26/12

18:45-00:45

Nonstop4h 30m

£283

ColomboDubai

CMB - DXB

CMBDXB

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 29/12

05:25-09:00

Nonstop5h 05m

Dubai Intl

Mon 5/1

18:45-00:45

Nonstop4h 30m

£283

ColomboDubai

CMB - DXB

CMBDXB

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 26/12

09:15-12:50

Nonstop5h 05m

Dubai Intl

Fri 26/12

18:45-00:45

Nonstop4h 30m

£284

ColomboDubai

CMB - DXB

CMBDXB

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 20/12

05:45-09:20

Nonstop5h 05m

Dubai Intl

Wed 7/1

18:45-00:45

Nonstop4h 30m

£287

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Reviews of airlines flying non-stop to Colombo

Get insights into the airlines that provide direct flights from Colombo. 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 from Colombo. Reviews last updated Cheapflights.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Qatar Airways, andEtihad Airways from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,431 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,431 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,431 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,676 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,431 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,330 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,431 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
SriLankan Airlines
6.9
Okay
76 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,431 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,564 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,431 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

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    Currently, the most popular direct flight destination from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is Doha.

  • How much are direct flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    On average, a one-way direct flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport will cost users approximately £294. If you're looking for a direct round-trip flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, you can expect to pay around £502.

  • How long is a direct flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    While the flight duration depends heavily on the destination, on average, travelers can expect non-stop flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to last approximately 6h 13m on average. The quickest direct flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport at this time departs from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (1h 20m), while the longest leaves from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (18h 25m).

  • What is the best time of year to fly direct from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    If you're seeking the lowest price on a direct flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, October is worth consideration as prices are at their lowest, on average. In terms of the number of daily non-stop flights, October offers travelers the most options.

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