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Cheap flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Dubai, United Arab Emirates from £122

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 13/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMB — DXB
8 Jul — 15 Jul1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Dubai Intl are usually found in October or November, booked 88 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Sunday and return on a Sunday

Cheap flight deals from Colombo to Dubai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Colombo (CMB) to Dubai (DXB). 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 3 July 2025.

Round-trip from

£284

One-way from

£122

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£283

Good round-trip deal

£524 or less

Good one-way deal

£380 or less
SriLankan Airlines
  • SriLankan Airlines
  • 23/9-28/9
  • Nonstop
  • 9h 09m total
  • Colombo to Dubai
Salam Air
  • Salam Air
  • 13/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 15h 20m total
  • Colombo to Dubai
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (£20 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 July 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Dubai Intl.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Dubai Intl.

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Cheapest flights from Colombo to Dubai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Colombo to Dubai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 3 July 2025.

Wed 2/718:55CMB - DXB
Nonstop4h 50mFitsAir
Wed 9/723:15DXB - CMB
Nonstop4h 35mFitsAir
Deal found 1/7£252
Tue 23/918:25CMB - DXB
Nonstop4h 45mSriLankan Airlines
Sun 28/918:05DXB - CMB
Nonstop4h 24mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 1/7£284
Thu 4/920:35CMB - DXB
1 stop6h 50mEmirates
Mon 8/909:45DXB - CMB
1 stop7h 15mEmirates
Deal found 1/7£290
Wed 2/718:55CMB - DXB
Nonstop4h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 8/702:15DXB - CMB
1 stop19h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/7£304
Fri 12/917:25CMB - DXB
2 stops26h 15mGulf Air
Mon 15/901:30DXB - CMB
2 stops30h 30mGulf Air
Deal found 3/7£312
Tue 23/908:20CMB - DXB
1 stop29h 20mAir India
Sun 28/923:10DXB - CMB
1 stop25h 40mAir India
Deal found 2/7£317
Tue 1/703:30CMB - DXB
1 stop7h 10mIndiGo
Wed 9/717:55DXB - CMB
1 stop13h 20mIndiGo
Deal found 1/7£317
Sun 24/818:55CMB - DXB
Nonstop4h 50mFlexFlight
Fri 5/923:15DXB - CMB
Nonstop4h 40mFlexFlight
Deal found 2/7£323
Wed 2/702:05CMB - DXB
Nonstop4h 40mflydubai
Sat 5/703:20DXB - CMB
1 stop28h 40mflydubai
Deal found 2/7£341

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Colombo to Dubai 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 3 July 2025.
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Fly from

Colombo

Fly to

Dubai

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ColomboDubai

CMB - DXB

CMBDXB

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 23/9

18:25-21:40

Nonstop4h 45m

Dubai Intl

Sun 28/9

18:05-23:59

Nonstop4h 24m

£284

ColomboDubai

CMB - DXB

CMBDXB

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 4/9

20:35-01:55

1 stop6h 50m

Dubai Intl

Mon 8/9

09:45-18:30

1 stop7h 15m

£290

ColomboDubai

CMB - DXB

CMBDXB

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 12/9

17:25-15:55

2 stops24h 00m

Dubai Intl

Mon 15/9

01:30-09:30

2 stops30h 30m

£312

ColomboDubai

CMB - DXB

CMBDXB

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 23/9

08:20-12:10

1 stop29h 20m

Dubai Intl

Sun 28/9

23:10-02:20

1 stop25h 40m

£317

ColomboDubai

CMB - DXB

CMBDXB

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 24/8

18:55-22:15

Nonstop4h 50m

Dubai Intl

Fri 5/9

23:15-05:25

Nonstop4h 40m

£323

ColomboDubai

CMB - DXB

CMBDXB

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 23/8

03:30-09:50

3 stops31h 50m

Dubai Intl

Fri 5/9

19:55-04:05

1 stop6h 40m

£341

ColomboDubai

CMB - DXB

CMBDXB

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 24/8

21:55-09:40

1 stop13h 15m

Dubai Intl

Fri 5/9

19:40-18:30

1 stop21h 20m

£343

ColomboDubai

CMB - DXB

CMBDXB

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 9/8

17:35-20:45

Nonstop4h 40m

Dubai Intl

Tue 12/8

18:55-01:05

Nonstop4h 40m

£361

ColomboDubai

CMB - DXB

CMBDXB

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 13/7

05:05-18:55

1 stop15h 20m

£122

ColomboDubai

CMB - DXB

CMBDXB

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 14/7

17:25-03:30

2 stops11h 35m

£127

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Best time to book a flight from Colombo to Dubai

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Dubai

How far ahead should I book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Dubai?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Colombo to Dubai. Price data was last updated on 27 June 2025.

The best time to book flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Dubai is 88 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Dubai (average of £605). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Dubai in December is currently the most expensive (average of £811). 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 CMB to DXB?

Find hourly flight availability from Colombo to Dubai. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 3 July 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Dubai at midday. By choosing this option you can save up to 60% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Colombo to Dubai. Price data was last updated on 29 June 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Dubai

Explore weekly flight availability from Colombo to Dubai. 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 3 July 2025.

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

How much does it cost for a return flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Dubai?

Reviews of airlines servicing Dubai

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Dubai. 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 Dubai. Reviews last updated 3 July 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Dubai, such as Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andQatar Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Colombo to Dubai. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Dubai from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl?

    If you book a flight to Dubai from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl, you will be flying to Dubai Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Dubai Intl (DXB) is located 6.8 mi from the center of Dubai. There are 21 flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Dubai Intl per day from 6 different airlines.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Dubai round-trip from £284. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Emirates, from £290, and Gulf Air, from £312.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Dubai one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as £122 on Salam Air. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Gulf Air from £127 and IndiGo from £131 one-way.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Dubai consider choosing Condor (98%), SriLankan Airlines (88%) or flydubai (87%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

    The cheapest flight price from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Dubai is £182. On average you can expect to pay £806. The most popular route, (Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - Dubai Intl), can usually be booked for £275.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Colombo to Dubai 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 Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Dubai?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Dubai (average of £605). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Dubai in December is currently the most expensive (average of £811). 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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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£55Average£168FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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SriLankan AirlinesCheapest£212Average£290FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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