Cheap flights from Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from £109
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 29/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DXB — CMB
14 Dec — 21 Dec1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
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 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 14 November 2025.
Fri 21/1118:00DXB - CMB
Nonstop4h 35mFitsAir
Fri 28/1113:20CMB - DXB
Nonstop4h 55mFitsAir
Deal found 11/11£178
Wed 12/1102:00DXB - CMB
1 stop6h 45mflydubai
Wed 19/1111:15CMB - DXB
1 stop7h 00mflydubai
Deal found 12/11£215
Fri 14/1118:45DXB - CMB
Nonstop4h 30mflydubai
Tue 18/1109:15CMB - DXB
Nonstop5h 05mflydubai
Deal found 12/11£219
Tue 18/1118:45DXB - CMB
Nonstop4h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 25/1113:20CMB - DXB
Nonstop4h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/11£221
Sat 15/1118:45DXB - CMB
Nonstop4h 30mflydubai
Tue 18/1117:20CMB - DXB
Nonstop5h 05mflydubai
Deal found 13/11£222
Mon 17/1118:45DXB - CMB
Nonstop4h 30mflydubai
Fri 21/1101:45CMB - DXB
Nonstop4h 55mflydubai
Deal found 12/11£233
Fri 21/1118:00DXB - CMB
Nonstop4h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 27/1103:00CMB - DXB
1 stop7h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/11£235
Sun 16/1102:00DXB - CMB
1 stop6h 45mflydubai
Mon 24/1109:15CMB - DXB
Nonstop5h 05mflydubai
Deal found 12/11£236
Sat 15/1102:00DXB - CMB
1 stop6h 45mflydubai
Fri 21/1101:45CMB - DXB
Nonstop4h 55mflydubai
Deal found 12/11£239
Best flights from Dubai to Colombo
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Dubai to Colombo that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 14 November 2025.
Thu 15/113:20DXB - CMB
1 stop10h 55mKuwait Airways
Mon 19/109:20CMB - DXB
1 stop14h 05mKuwait Airways
Deal found 13/11£252
Tue 9/1202:00DXB - CMB
1 stop6h 45mflydubai
Wed 17/1223:00CMB - DXB
Nonstop5h 05mflydubai
Deal found 13/11£256
Wed 14/118:45DXB - CMB
Nonstop4h 30mflydubai
Tue 20/101:45CMB - DXB
Nonstop4h 55mflydubai
Deal found 12/11£256
Thu 15/113:20DXB - CMB
1 stop10h 55mKuwait Airways
Fri 16/102:45CMB - DXB
1 stop11h 05mKuwait Airways
Deal found 13/11£297
Mon 22/1223:00DXB - CMB
Nonstop4h 15mflydubai
Sun 28/1205:25CMB - DXB
Nonstop5h 05mflydubai
Deal found 12/11£289
Sun 8/222:55DXB - CMB
1 stop7h 55mKuwait Airways
Fri 13/202:45CMB - DXB
1 stop11h 05mKuwait Airways
Deal found 12/11£325
Thu 15/118:45DXB - CMB
Nonstop4h 30mflydubai
Mon 19/109:15CMB - DXB
Nonstop5h 05mflydubai
Deal found 14/11£298
Mon 8/1202:00DXB - CMB
1 stop6h 45mflydubai
Sun 21/1205:25CMB - DXB
Nonstop5h 05mflydubai
Deal found 13/11£311
Mon 1/1202:15DXB - CMB
Nonstop4h 30mflydubai
Mon 8/1217:20CMB - DXB
Nonstop5h 05mflydubai
Deal found 12/11£312
Tue 30/1218:45DXB - CMB
Nonstop4h 30mflydubai
Tue 6/105:45CMB - DXB
Nonstop5h 05mflydubai
Deal found 12/11£314
Direct flights from Dubai to Colombo
Explore direct flight options from Dubai to Colombo based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 14 November 2025.
Mon 9/218:00DXB - CMB
Nonstop4h 35mFitsAir
Sun 22/213:20CMB - DXB
Nonstop4h 55mFitsAir
Deal found 12/11£250
Sun 8/218:00DXB - CMB
Nonstop4h 35mFitsAir
Sat 14/213:20CMB - DXB
Nonstop4h 55mFitsAir
Deal found 12/11£252
Tue 2/1218:45DXB - CMB
Nonstop4h 30mflydubai
Sun 7/1201:45CMB - DXB
Nonstop4h 55mflydubai
Deal found 12/11£255
Thu 4/1218:45DXB - CMB
Nonstop4h 30mflydubai
Wed 10/1201:45CMB - DXB
Nonstop4h 55mflydubai
Deal found 12/11£256
Tue 2/1202:15DXB - CMB
Nonstop4h 30mflydubai
Tue 9/1201:45CMB - DXB
Nonstop4h 55mflydubai
Deal found 12/11£271
Thu 15/118:45DXB - CMB
Nonstop4h 30mflydubai
Wed 28/101:45CMB - DXB
Nonstop4h 55mflydubai
Deal found 12/11£283
Sun 14/1218:45DXB - CMB
Nonstop4h 30mflydubai
Sun 21/1205:25CMB - DXB
Nonstop5h 05mflydubai
Deal found 13/11£289
Sat 17/118:45DXB - CMB
Nonstop4h 30mflydubai
Thu 29/109:15CMB - DXB
Nonstop5h 05mflydubai
Deal found 12/11£297
Thu 15/118:45DXB - CMB
Nonstop4h 30mflydubai
Mon 19/117:20CMB - DXB
Nonstop5h 05mflydubai
Deal found 12/11£298
Fri 12/1210:20DXB - CMB
Nonstop4h 30mflydubai
Fri 19/1217:20CMB - DXB
Nonstop5h 05mflydubai
Deal found 12/11£303
Wed 7/116:00DXB - CMB
Nonstop4h 30mflydubai
Sun 25/117:20CMB - DXB
Nonstop5h 05mflydubai
Deal found 13/11£306
Last-minute flights from Dubai to Colombo
Discover last-minute flight deals from Dubai to Colombo. Data last updated 14 November 2025 and is based on user searches.
Thu 13/1118:45DXB - CMB
Nonstop4h 30mflydubai
Wed 19/1101:45CMB - DXB
Nonstop4h 55mflydubai
Deal found 12/11£250
Fri 14/1110:20DXB - CMB
Nonstop4h 30mflydubai
Tue 18/1111:15CMB - DXB
1 stop7h 00mflydubai
Deal found 12/11£219
Fri 14/1110:20DXB - CMB
Nonstop4h 30mflydubai
Fri 21/1111:15CMB - DXB
1 stop7h 00mflydubai
Deal found 13/11£236
Sat 15/1118:45DXB - CMB
Nonstop4h 30mflydubai
Tue 18/1117:20CMB - DXB
Nonstop5h 05mflydubai
Deal found 13/11£222
Sat 15/1102:00DXB - CMB
1 stop6h 45mflydubai
Fri 21/1101:45CMB - DXB
Nonstop4h 55mflydubai
Deal found 12/11£239
Sun 16/1102:00DXB - CMB
1 stop6h 45mflydubai
Mon 24/1109:15CMB - DXB
Nonstop5h 05mflydubai
Deal found 12/11£236
Mon 17/1118:45DXB - CMB
Nonstop4h 30mflydubai
Fri 21/1101:45CMB - DXB
Nonstop4h 55mflydubai
Deal found 12/11£233
Tue 18/1118:45DXB - CMB
Nonstop4h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 25/1113:20CMB - DXB
Nonstop4h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/11£221
Fri 21/1118:00DXB - CMB
Nonstop4h 35mFitsAir
Fri 28/1113:20CMB - DXB
Nonstop4h 55mFitsAir
Deal found 11/11£178
Fri 21/1118:00DXB - CMB
Nonstop4h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 27/1103:00CMB - DXB
1 stop7h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/11£235
One-way flights from Dubai to Colombo
Search for one-way flight options from Dubai to Colombo. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 14 November 2025.
Thu 29/113:20DXB - CMB
1 stop10h 55mKuwait Airways
Deal found 13/11£109
Thu 15/113:20DXB - CMB
1 stop10h 55mKuwait Airways
Deal found 13/11£110
Fri 1/513:35DXB - CMB
1 stop10h 40mKuwait Airways
Deal found 13/11£111
Wed 15/419:50DXB - CMB
1 stop11h 00mKuwait Airways
Deal found 12/11£112
Mon 16/321:20DXB - CMB
2 stops11h 20mGulf Air
Deal found 13/11£115
Tue 17/313:00DXB - CMB
2 stops19h 05mGulf Air
Deal found 13/11£117
Mon 8/1207:45DXB - CMB
2 stops24h 30mGulf Air
Deal found 13/11£121
Sat 22/1118:45DXB - CMB
Nonstop4h 30mflydubai
Deal found 11/11£128
Mon 23/213:00DXB - CMB
2 stops19h 40mGulf Air
Deal found 13/11£130
Wed 28/118:55DXB - CMB
1 stop11h 55mKuwait Airways
Deal found 13/11£131
Thu 30/417:00DXB - CMB
2 stops15h 15mGulf Air
Deal found 13/11£131
Sun 15/322:55DXB - CMB
1 stop7h 55mKuwait Airways
Deal found 13/11£132
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 14 November 2025.
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 14 November 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport that are best for you.
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Dubai
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Colombo
Route
Depart
Return
Price
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
£252
DubaiColombo
DXB - CMB
DXBCMB
Dubai Intl
Tue 9/12
02:00-10:15
1 stop6h 45m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Wed 17/12
23:00-02:35
Nonstop5h 05m
£256
DubaiColombo
DXB - CMB
DXBCMB
Dubai Intl
Wed 14/1
18:45-00:45
Nonstop4h 30m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Tue 20/1
01:45-05:10
Nonstop4h 55m
£256
DubaiColombo
DXB - CMB
DXBCMB
Dubai Intl
Mon 22/12
23:00-04:45
Nonstop4h 15m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Sun 28/12
05:25-09:00
Nonstop5h 05m
£289
DubaiColombo
DXB - CMB
DXBCMB
Dubai Intl
Thu 15/1
13:20-01:45
1 stop10h 55m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Fri 16/1
02:45-12:20
1 stop11h 05m
£297
DubaiColombo
DXB - CMB
DXBCMB
Dubai Intl
Thu 15/1
18:45-00:45
Nonstop4h 30m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Mon 19/1
09:15-12:50
Nonstop5h 05m
£298
DubaiColombo
DXB - CMB
DXBCMB
Dubai Intl
Mon 8/12
02:00-10:15
1 stop6h 45m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Sun 21/12
05:25-09:00
Nonstop5h 05m
£311
DubaiColombo
DXB - CMB
DXBCMB
Dubai Intl
Mon 1/12
02:15-08:15
Nonstop4h 30m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Mon 8/12
17:20-20:55
Nonstop5h 05m
£312
DubaiColombo
DXB - CMB
DXBCMB
Dubai Intl
Tue 30/12
18:45-00:45
Nonstop4h 30m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Tue 6/1
05:45-09:20
Nonstop5h 05m
£314
DubaiColombo
DXB - CMB
DXBCMB
Dubai Intl
Sun 8/2
22:55-08:20
1 stop7h 55m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Fri 13/2
02:45-12:20
1 stop11h 05m
£325
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Best time to book a flight from Dubai to Colombo
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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 7 November 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 £99). Flying from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £185). 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 14 November 2025.
Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 19% on flights from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.
How much does it cost for a return flight from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Weekly flight availability from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport
Explore weekly flight availability from Dubai to Colombo. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 14 November 2025.
The most flights from DXB to CMB are scheduled on a Wednesday (28 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (18 on average).
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 96 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, FitsAir have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 15% of flights being delayed.
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Share of one-stop return flights from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Mumbai (BOM) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 52% of one-stop itineraries from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport on Cheapflights.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via New Delhi (DEL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 9h 10m.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via New Delhi (DEL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 9h 10m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Abu Dhabi (AUH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 57m.
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 14 November 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.
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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 £256, Kuwait Airways can have you in Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from Dubai in 4h 30m. Airlines will cover a distance of 2042 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
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 £134. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by FitsAir and flydubai, with the lowest prices starting at £197 and £228, respectively. Etihad Airways is 55% 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 flydubai (74%), Emirates (69%) or Air Mauritius (64%) 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 £451, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £87. The most popular route (Dubai Intl - Colombo Bandaranaike Intl), is priced around £220.
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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of £99). Flying from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £185). 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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