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

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 14/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DXB — CMB
3 Sep — 10 Sep1
1 adult

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

Cheap flight deals from Dubai to Colombo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Dubai (DXB) to Colombo (CMB). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 29 August 2025.

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
Salam Air
  • Salam Air
  • 12/10-19/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 22h 00m total
  • Dubai to Colombo
flydubai
  • flydubai
  • 27/9
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 40m total
  • Dubai to Colombo
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (£23 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£6 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Dubai Intl to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Dubai Intl to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl.

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Cheapest flights from Dubai to Colombo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Dubai to Colombo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 29 August 2025.

Sun 12/1019:55DXB - CMB
1 stop6h 40mSalam Air
Sun 19/1005:05CMB - DXB
1 stop15h 20mSalam Air
Deal found 28/8£212
Sun 12/1019:55DXB - CMB
1 stop6h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 19/1018:55CMB - DXB
Nonstop4h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/8£215
Wed 8/1001:55DXB - CMB
Nonstop4h 45mflydubai
Tue 21/1009:10CMB - DXB
Nonstop4h 40mflydubai
Deal found 27/8£220
Tue 16/901:55DXB - CMB
Nonstop4h 45mflydubai
Wed 24/909:10CMB - DXB
Nonstop4h 40mflydubai
Deal found 27/8£227
Thu 9/1019:45DXB - CMB
1 stop29h 15mIndiGo
Mon 20/1003:30CMB - DXB
1 stop7h 10mIndiGo
Deal found 27/8£229
Thu 9/1023:10DXB - CMB
1 stop25h 40mAir India
Tue 21/1016:00CMB - DXB
1 stop7h 25mAir India
Deal found 27/8£233
Thu 11/901:55DXB - CMB
Nonstop4h 45mflydubai
Fri 19/917:35CMB - DXB
Nonstop4h 40mflydubai
Deal found 27/8£234
Sat 11/1001:10DXB - CMB
1 stop6h 50mflydubai
Sun 19/1017:35CMB - DXB
Nonstop4h 40mflydubai
Deal found 28/8£237
Sat 30/801:55DXB - CMB
Nonstop4h 45mflydubai
Wed 24/919:15CMB - DXB
Nonstop4h 45mflydubai
Deal found 27/8£238
Wed 8/1001:55DXB - CMB
Nonstop4h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 21/1018:55CMB - DXB
Nonstop4h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/8£239
Mon 13/1000:15DXB - CMB
1 stop14h 20mAir India
Sun 26/1008:20CMB - DXB
1 stop25h 45mAir India
Deal found 28/8£244

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Fly from

Dubai

Fly to

Colombo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DubaiColombo

DXB - CMB

DXBCMB

Dubai Intl

Sat 11/10

01:55-08:10

Nonstop4h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 19/10

09:10-12:20

Nonstop4h 40m

£220

DubaiColombo

DXB - CMB

DXBCMB

Dubai Intl

Sat 20/9

01:55-08:10

Nonstop4h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 28/9

17:35-20:45

Nonstop4h 40m

£227

DubaiColombo

DXB - CMB

DXBCMB

Dubai Intl

Tue 9/9

01:55-08:10

Nonstop4h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 17/9

19:15-22:30

Nonstop4h 45m

£227

DubaiColombo

DXB - CMB

DXBCMB

Dubai Intl

Thu 18/9

01:55-08:10

Nonstop4h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 26/9

09:10-12:20

Nonstop4h 40m

£227

DubaiColombo

DXB - CMB

DXBCMB

Dubai Intl

Wed 24/9

18:55-01:05

Nonstop4h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 26/9

02:05-05:15

Nonstop4h 40m

£227

DubaiColombo

DXB - CMB

DXBCMB

Dubai Intl

Sun 21/9

10:20-16:35

Nonstop4h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 25/9

02:05-05:15

Nonstop4h 40m

£227

DubaiColombo

DXB - CMB

DXBCMB

Dubai Intl

Wed 17/9

01:55-08:10

Nonstop4h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 23/9

09:10-12:20

Nonstop4h 40m

£227

DubaiColombo

DXB - CMB

DXBCMB

Dubai Intl

Sun 21/9

18:55-01:05

Nonstop4h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 23/9

02:05-05:15

Nonstop4h 40m

£227

DubaiColombo

DXB - CMB

DXBCMB

Dubai Intl

Tue 23/9

10:20-16:35

Nonstop4h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 25/9

02:05-05:15

Nonstop4h 40m

£227

DubaiColombo

DXB - CMB

DXBCMB

Dubai Intl

Wed 17/9

01:55-08:10

Nonstop4h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 22/9

17:35-20:45

Nonstop4h 40m

£227

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

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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Dubai to Colombo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 29 August 2025.

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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Colombo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to 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 to Colombo. Reviews last updated 29 August 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, such as Emirates, SriLankan Airlines, andflydubai. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Related info for your journey

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

    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.

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

    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.

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

    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.

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

    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.

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

    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.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Dubai to Colombo?

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

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

    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.

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

    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.

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Top 7 airlines flying from Dubai to Colombo

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Dubai to Colombo. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 29 August 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapest£95Average£167FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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FitsAirCheapest£209Average£275FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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flydubaiCheapest£226Average£331FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air IndiaCheapest£234Average£247FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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A.P.G.Cheapest£253Average£261FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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SriLankan AirlinesCheapest£293Average£349FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest£300Average£379FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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