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Cheap flights from Dhaka to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

DAC — CMB
22 Dec — 29 Dec1
1 adult

The best prices from Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl are usually found in May or June, booked 72 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Dhaka to Colombo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Dhaka (DAC) 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 17 December 2024.

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£318
High demand for flights, 5% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in December 2024

Travel insights for flights from Dhaka to Colombo

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Dhaka to Colombo including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Dhaka to Colombo. Price data was last updated on 13 December 2024.

Booking 72 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Dhaka 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 Dhaka to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dhaka to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of £853). Flying from Dhaka to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,067). 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 DAC to CMB?

Find hourly flight availability from Dhaka 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 17 December 2024.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Dhaka to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 47% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Dhaka to Colombo. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Dhaka to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Colombo by month

Plan your trip to Colombo by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport ranges from 60.0 - 350.0 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 350.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport when rainfall is around 60.0 mm.

Temperature in Colombo by month

Plan your trip to Colombo by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, March is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 27.0 C).

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

    Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl (DAC) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Dhaka to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl. You should not have trouble finding flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl from Hazrat Shahjalal Intl; the airport handles an average of 1 outbound flight to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 5 airlines have flights from the Dhaka airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl. It is only a 2.2 mi journey to Hazrat Shahjalal Intl (DAC) from Dhaka’s city center.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Dhaka to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport consider choosing Etihad Airways (74%), SriLankan Airlines (74%) or FitsAir (44%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dhaka to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of £853). Flying from Dhaka to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,067). 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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