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Cheap flights from Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from £85
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 23/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DXB — CMB
23 Nov — 30 Nov1
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Dubai Intl to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl are usually found in October or September, booked 68 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Tuesday and return on a Friday
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Cheapest flights from Dubai to ColomboExplore 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 24 October 2025.
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 24 October 2025.
Sun 2/1118:00DXB - CMB
Nonstop4h 40mFitsAir
Sun 9/1113:20CMB - DXB
Nonstop4h 55mFitsAir
Deal found 21/10£175
Mon 1/1223:35DXB - CMB
2 stops32h 30mGulf Air
Mon 15/1216:55CMB - DXB
2 stops29h 10mGulf Air
Deal found 22/10£201
Sat 25/1019:55DXB - CMB
1 stop6h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 29/1017:00CMB - DXB
2 stops20h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/10£204
Fri 24/1018:55DXB - CMB
Nonstop4h 40mflydubai
Fri 31/1009:15CMB - DXB
Nonstop5h 05mflydubai
Deal found 23/10£205
Sun 26/1018:45DXB - CMB
Nonstop4h 30mflydubai
Fri 7/1101:45CMB - DXB
Nonstop4h 55mflydubai
Deal found 22/10£208
Thu 23/1001:55DXB - CMB
Nonstop4h 45mflydubai
Tue 28/1009:15CMB - DXB
Nonstop5h 05mflydubai
Deal found 22/10£208
Thu 23/1018:55DXB - CMB
Nonstop4h 40mflydubai
Wed 29/1009:15CMB - DXB
Nonstop5h 05mflydubai
Deal found 22/10£209
Fri 7/1102:00DXB - CMB
1 stop6h 45mflydubai
Sat 15/1109:15CMB - DXB
Nonstop5h 05mflydubai
Deal found 22/10£210
Thu 23/1018:55DXB - CMB
Nonstop4h 40mflydubai
Wed 29/1001:45CMB - DXB
Nonstop4h 55mflydubai
Deal found 21/10£211
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 24 October 2025.
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Dubai to Colombo that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 24 October 2025.
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Dubai
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Colombo
Route
Depart
Return
Price
DubaiColombo
DXB - CMB
DXBCMB
Dubai Intl
Sat 8/11
10:20-16:20
Nonstop4h 30m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Sat 15/11
17:20-20:55
Nonstop5h 05m
£210
DubaiColombo
DXB - CMB
DXBCMB
Dubai Intl
Wed 19/11
02:00-10:15
1 stop6h 45m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Sun 23/11
17:20-20:55
Nonstop5h 05m
£210
DubaiColombo
DXB - CMB
DXBCMB
Dubai Intl
Wed 5/11
16:00-22:00
Nonstop4h 30m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Sun 16/11
11:15-16:45
1 stop7h 00m
£210
DubaiColombo
DXB - CMB
DXBCMB
Dubai Intl
Sun 2/11
18:45-00:45
Nonstop4h 30m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Sun 9/11
11:15-16:45
1 stop7h 00m
£210
DubaiColombo
DXB - CMB
DXBCMB
Dubai Intl
Sun 16/11
18:45-00:45
Nonstop4h 30m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Fri 21/11
01:45-05:10
Nonstop4h 55m
£216
DubaiColombo
DXB - CMB
DXBCMB
Dubai Intl
Thu 15/1
13:20-01:45
1 stop10h 55m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Mon 19/1
09:20-21:55
1 stop14h 05m
£248
DubaiColombo
DXB - CMB
DXBCMB
Dubai Intl
Fri 7/11
13:20-01:45
1 stop10h 55m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Thu 13/11
02:45-12:20
1 stop11h 05m
£264
DubaiColombo
DXB - CMB
DXBCMB
Dubai Intl
Fri 7/11
02:00-10:15
1 stop6h 45m
£103
DubaiColombo
DXB - CMB
DXBCMB
Dubai Intl
Fri 31/10
02:00-10:15
1 stop6h 45m
£104
DubaiColombo
DXB - CMB
DXBCMB
Dubai Intl
Thu 15/1
13:20-01:45
1 stop10h 55m
£109
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Dubai to Colombo. Price data was last updated on 17 October 2025.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, you should look to book at least 68 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of £97). Flying from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of £178). 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 24 October 2025.
Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 18% on flights from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.
How often are flights from Dubai to Colombo delayed?
About 21% of weekly flights between Dubai and Colombo have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 100 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Dubai to Colombo flights?
Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Dubai to Colombo flights?
Over the past year, A.P.G. have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 14% of flights being delayed.
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 24 October 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.
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
8.2
Crew
8.3
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.9
Overall
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Sept 2025
DXB - ORD
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
8.2
Crew
8.3
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.9
Overall
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Sept 2025
DXB - ORD
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
8.2
Crew
8.3
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.9
Overall
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Sept 2025
DXB - ORD
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
8.2
Crew
8.3
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.9
Overall
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Sept 2025
DXB - ORD
Comfort
8.0
Entertainment
8.2
Crew
8.3
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.9
Overall
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Sept 2025
DXB - ORD
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