Cheap flights from Dublin to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport
DUB — CMB
20 Aug — 27 Aug1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Dublin to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl are usually found in September or May, booked 55 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday
Cheap flight deals from Dublin to Colombo
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Dublin (DUB) 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 15 August 2025.
Popular in
December
Cheapest in
September
Average price
£641
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (£74 potential increase over avg. return price).
Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Colombo from Dublin with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Dublin to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport
How far ahead should I book a flight from Dublin to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Dublin to Colombo. Price data was last updated on 8 August 2025.
Booking 55 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Dublin to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Dublin to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dublin to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of £818). Flying from Dublin to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,288). 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 DUB to CMB?
Find hourly flight availability from Dublin 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 15 August 2025.
It’s typically best to fly out from Dublin to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 9% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Dublin to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Share of one-stop return flights from Dublin to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Doha (DOH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 54% of one-stop itineraries from Dublin to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Dublin to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Average return fare for one-stop flights from Dublin to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.
Doha (DOH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £761.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Dublin to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Dublin to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Dubai (DXB) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 13h 56m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Dublin to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Dublin to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Dubai (DXB) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 34m.
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 15 August 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Qatar Airways, andEtihad Airways from Dublin to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
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What airport do you fly from for flights from Dublin to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl?
Located just 5.7 mi from the city center, Dublin is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl from Dublin. Booking flights from Dublin (DUB) to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily outbound flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl from 5 different airlines.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Dublin 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 £524. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Turkish Airlines and Qatar Airways, with the lowest prices starting at £539 and £580, respectively. Etihad Airways is 22% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Dublin to Colombo?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Dublin 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 Dublin to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dublin to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of £818). Flying from Dublin to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,288). 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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