Question 1

What’s the fastest stopover option from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

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Flights via New Delhi (DEL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 9h 10m.

Question 2

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

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Abu Dhabi (AUH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £187.

Question 3

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

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Mumbai (BOM) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 47% of one-stop itineraries from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport on Cheapflights.

Question 4

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

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Flights via Abu Dhabi (AUH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 45m.

Question 5

How long is the flight from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

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For as low as £220, flydubai can have you in Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from Dubai in 4h 45m. Airlines will cover a distance of 2042 mi. All flights are typically direct.

Question 6

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport round-trip?

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Flying on Etihad Airways is currently your cheapest option to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, with prices starting at £95. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by FitsAir and flydubai, with the lowest prices starting at £209 and £226, respectively. Etihad Airways is 68% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

Question 7

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

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Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of £818). Flying from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,291). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Question 8

What is the cheapest day to fly from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight should consider departing on Saturday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Question 9

Weekly flight availability from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

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The most flights from DXB to CMB are scheduled on a Wednesday (23 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (19 on average).

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport ranges from 60.0 - 350.0 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 350.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport when rainfall is around 60.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, March is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 27.0 C).

Question 12

What are the cheapest flights from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

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Looking for the cheapest flight from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport? While on average our users pay £424, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £101. The most popular route (Dubai Intl - Colombo Bandaranaike Intl), is priced around £215.

Question 13

What are the most reliable airlines from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

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Consider FitsAir (80%), flydubai (71%) or Air Mauritius (55%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.

Question 14

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

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Before booking your flight from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport check out the most popular airlines for this route: FitsAir, A.P.G. or Air India.

Question 15

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

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Wednesday flights are generally found to be more expensive for flights from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.

Question 16

What is the cheapest month to fly from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

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October is one of the best times of the year to fly to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from Dubai. Prices for October average £298 per person but you can even find prices for as low as £130. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of July. Opting for a October flight can save you 24% on your journey compared to booking in July

Question 17

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DXB to CMB?

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Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 21% on flights from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

Question 18

What airport do you fly from for flights from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl?

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Located just 6.8 mi from the city center, Dubai Intl is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl from Dubai. Booking flights from Dubai Intl (DXB) to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl should be relatively easy as there are 21 daily outbound flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl from 7 different airlines.

Question 19

Can I find deals for flights from Dubai to Colombo that include hotel bookings?

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Yes. In addition to deals on Dubai to Colombo flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 20

How can I find direct flights from Dubai to Colombo?

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After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Dubai to Colombo.

Question 21

Can I find deals for business class flights from Dubai to Colombo?

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Dubai to Colombo by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

Question 22

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Dubai to Colombo?

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When you search for this flight from Dubai to Colombo, Cheapflights searches on 900+ travel sites to save you time finding great flight deals online. Additionally, we offer filter features so you can choose a preferred cabin class or airline, see different price ranges, and much more so you can book the flight for you.

Question 23

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Dubai to Colombo?

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Cheapflights helps you find that perfect flight to Colombo from Dubai by searching from hundreds of airlines and agencies you know and love. We are also free to use, in case you were wondering!

Question 24

Can Cheapflights find flights from Dubai to Colombo with no change fees?

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Need flexible booking options for your flight to Colombo from Dubai? Don’t worry, Cheapflights have you covered. Use our search filter to only show flights with no change fees.

Question 25

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Dubai to Colombo become cheaper?

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Yes, Cheapflights offers price alerts on Dubai to Colombo flights so you can book your travel at the perfect time. Price Alerts can be enabled by clicking the bell icon next to the flight deals above and providing your email address where you want to receive the alerts.

Round-trip from	£212
One-way from	£95
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	October
Average price	£328
Good round-trip deal	£257 or less
Good one-way deal	£120 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Etihad Airways	Cheapest£95	Average£167	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
FitsAir	Cheapest£209	Average£275	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search FitsAir flights
flydubai	Cheapest£226	Average£331	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search flydubai flights
Air India	Cheapest£234	Average£247	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Air India flights
A.P.G.	Cheapest£253	Average£261	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search A.P.G. flights
SriLankan Airlines	Cheapest£293	Average£349	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search SriLankan Airlines flights
Emirates	Cheapest£300	Average£379	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

Cheap flights from Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from £95

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Dubai Intl to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl are usually found in October or May, booked 55 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Sunday and return on a Friday

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