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Cheap flights from Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from £111

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 12/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DXB — CMB
22 Dec — 29 Dec1
1 adult

The best prices from Dubai Intl to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl are usually found in October or September, booked 7 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Friday and return on a Friday

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 17 December 2024.

Round-trip from

£249

One-way from

£111

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£352
FitsAir
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  • 31/1-7/2
  • Nonstop
  • 9h 10m total
  • Dubai to Colombo
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  • FitsAir
  • 12/1
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 40m total
  • Dubai to Colombo
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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 17 December 2024.

Tue 24/1210:10DXB - CMB
1 stop21h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 26/1204:50CMB - DXB
1 stop15h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12£318
Tue 24/1210:10DXB - CMB
1 stop21h 50mflydubai
Fri 27/1209:15CMB - DXB
Nonstop5h 05mflydubai
Deal found 16/12£322
Tue 24/1223:35DXB - CMB
2 stops32h 30mGulf Air
Fri 27/1217:00CMB - DXB
2 stops20h 40mGulf Air
Deal found 16/12£401
Thu 26/1218:30DXB - CMB
Nonstop4h 30mEmirates
Thu 9/122:05CMB - DXB
Nonstop4h 30mEmirates
Deal found 16/12£449
Mon 23/1213:00DXB - CMB
1 stop13h 00mJazeera Airways
Sun 29/1204:30CMB - DXB
1 stop8h 45mJazeera Airways
Deal found 16/12£489
Mon 23/1223:10DXB - CMB
Nonstop4h 20mSriLankan Airlines
Mon 30/1218:40CMB - DXB
Nonstop4h 40mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 16/12£498
Mon 23/1200:05DXB - CMB
1 stop14h 30mAir India
Fri 27/1216:00CMB - DXB
1 stop19h 45mAir India
Deal found 16/12£500
Mon 30/1211:50DXB - CMB
1 stop13h 35mQatar Airways
Mon 6/119:30CMB - DXB
1 stop9h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 17/12£517
Thu 26/1218:00DXB - CMB
Nonstop4h 40mFlexFlight
Sat 4/113:45CMB - DXB
Nonstop4h 30mFlexFlight
Deal found 17/12£590

Find flights from Dubai to Colombo within your budget

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 17 December 2024.

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DubaiColombo

DXB - CMB

DXBCMB

Dubai Intl

Fri 31/1

18:00-00:10

Nonstop4h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 7/2

13:45-16:45

Nonstop4h 30m

£249

DubaiColombo

DXB - CMB

DXBCMB

Dubai Intl

Fri 31/1

20:05-03:50

1 stop6h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 7/2

13:45-16:45

Nonstop4h 30m

£259

DubaiColombo

DXB - CMB

DXBCMB

Dubai Intl

Tue 14/1

23:40-08:40

1 stop7h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 20/1

16:00-18:15

1 stop27h 45m

£269

DubaiColombo

DXB - CMB

DXBCMB

Dubai Intl

Tue 14/1

20:05-03:50

1 stop6h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 19/1

04:50-19:05

1 stop15h 45m

£283

DubaiColombo

DXB - CMB

DXBCMB

Dubai Intl

Sun 16/3

01:10-09:30

1 stop6h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 21/3

01:35-05:10

Nonstop5h 05m

£310

DubaiColombo

DXB - CMB

DXBCMB

Dubai Intl

Wed 19/2

05:20-19:40

1 stop12h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 24/2

11:15-21:15

1 stop11h 30m

£329

DubaiColombo

DXB - CMB

DXBCMB

Dubai Intl

Tue 14/1

16:10-21:55

Nonstop4h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 20/1

09:15-12:50

Nonstop5h 05m

£333

DubaiColombo

DXB - CMB

DXBCMB

Dubai Intl

Wed 8/1

16:45-03:30

1 stop9h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 25/2

04:30-16:00

1 stop13h 00m

£386

DubaiColombo

DXB - CMB

DXBCMB

Dubai Intl

Wed 1/1

18:00-00:10

Nonstop4h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 4/1

13:45-16:45

Nonstop4h 30m

£424

DubaiColombo

DXB - CMB

DXBCMB

Dubai Intl

Tue 14/1

21:20-09:35

2 stops10h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 20/1

17:00-12:10

2 stops20h 40m

£435

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Best time to book a flight from Dubai to Colombo

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Travel insights for flights from Dubai to Colombo

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

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 13 December 2024.

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 7 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of £853). Flying from Dubai 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 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 17 December 2024.

Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 9% on flights from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

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 17 December 2024.

The most flights from DXB to CMB are scheduled on a Monday (18 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (14 on average).

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).

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 17 December 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Dubai to Colombo, such as flydubai, Qatar Airways and FlexFlight. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,411 reviews
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Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

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.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,411 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,411 reviews
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Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

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.

Garuda Indonesia
8.0
Very Good
82 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,411 reviews
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Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

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.

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,795 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,411 reviews
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Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

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.

Gulf Air
7.3
Good
222 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,411 reviews
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Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

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.

SriLankan Airlines
7.1
Good
92 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,411 reviews
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Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

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.

Related info for your journey

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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 16 daily outbound flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl from 6 different airlines.

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

    Flying on FitsAir is currently your cheapest option to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, with prices starting at £249. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Air India and Salam Air, with the lowest prices starting at £269 and £283, respectively. FitsAir is 24% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as £111 on FitsAir. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Salam Air from £119 and flydubai from £120 one-way.

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

    Consider FitsAir (80%), Air Canada (71%) or Air Mauritius (71%) 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 £249, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £104. The most popular route (Dubai Intl - Colombo Bandaranaike Intl), is priced around £229.

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

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

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

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

  • 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of £853). Flying from Dubai 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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Top 6 airlines flying from Dubai to Colombo

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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£85Average£166FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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FitsAirCheapest£229Average£325FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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flydubaiCheapest£237Average£321FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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SriLankan AirlinesCheapest£289Average£399FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Hahn AirCheapest£333Average£362FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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EmiratesCheapest£337Average£390FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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