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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranayake? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Colombo.265 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 18 Jul, returning Mon, 21 Jul.Return flight with Air India.Outbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from Dubai on Fri, 18 Jul, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Mon, 21 Jul, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From 265 €, select.
Colombo.274 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 25 Oct, returning Sun, 2 Nov.Return flight with SalamAir and FitsAir.Outbound indirect flight with SalamAir, departs from Dubai on Sat, 25 Oct, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with FitsAir, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sun, 2 Nov, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From 274 €, select.
Colombo.275 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 27 Sep, returning Sat, 1 Nov.Return flight with SalamAir and FitsAir.Outbound indirect flight with SalamAir, departs from Dubai on Sat, 27 Sep, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with FitsAir, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sat, 1 Nov, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From 275 €, select.
Colombo.275 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 31 Aug, returning Sat, 1 Nov.Return flight with SalamAir and FitsAir.Outbound indirect flight with SalamAir, departs from Dubai on Sun, 31 Aug, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with FitsAir, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sat, 1 Nov, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From 275 €, select.
Colombo.279 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 13 Sep, returning Sun, 21 Sep.Return flight with Air India.Outbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from Dubai on Sat, 13 Sep, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sun, 21 Sep, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From 279 €, select.
Colombo.281 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 28 Oct, returning Thu, 6 Nov.Return flight with FitsAir.Outbound direct flight with FitsAir departs from Dubai on Tue, 28 Oct, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound direct flight with FitsAir departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Thu, 6 Nov, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From 281 €, select.
Colombo.281 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 6 Sep, returning Thu, 6 Nov.Return flight with FitsAir.Outbound direct flight with FitsAir departs from Dubai on Sat, 6 Sep, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound direct flight with FitsAir departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Thu, 6 Nov, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From 281 €, select.
Colombo.282 € per passenger.Departing Sat, 18 Oct, returning Fri, 24 Oct.Return flight with SalamAir.Outbound indirect flight with SalamAir, departs from Dubai on Sat, 18 Oct, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with SalamAir, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Fri, 24 Oct, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From 282 €, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranayake

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Dubai to Colombo Bandaranayake flights are currently cheapest in July.
Jul
from 265 €
Aug
from 302 €
Sep
from 279 €
Oct
from 282 €
Nov
from 290 €
Dec
from 286 €
Jan
from 304 €
Feb
from 284 €
Mar
from 307 €
Apr
from 307 €
May
from 331 €
Jun
from 332 €

Direct flights from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranayake

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Dubai to Colombo: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found265 €
Cheapest month to flyJuly
Average flight time4 hrs, 34 mins
Most popular airlineEmirates
Average flights per week125

Finding cheap flights from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranayake: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranayake is 265 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
4 hours and 34 minutes is the average flight time from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranayake.
Emirates, flydubai and Air Canada fly direct from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranayake.
As of July 2025, there are 125 flights per week flying from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranayake.
The cheapest month to fly from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranayake is usually July.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Dubai Airport to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport on Friday, 18 July 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 4 hours and 34 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Colombo Bandaranayake but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Colombo is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Air India and FitsAir offer the cheapest flight tickets to Colombo Bandaranayake.

Travelling from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB): what you need to know

  • Around 4 hours 35 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Dubai Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport.

  • The timezone in Colombo is UTC+5:30, which is one hour 30 minutes ahead of Dubai.

  • You can choose from 79 weekly Dubai Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport flights. The 01:55 departure with flydubai is the earliest flight available. FitsAir operates the latest service of the day at 23:40.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your DXB to CMB flight.

  • Flying during a peak time such as January? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines and delays at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.

  • A variety of airlines operate direct flights from Dubai Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport, so jetting off to Colombo (and then seeing more parts of Sri Lanka!) is easy. Leading carriers that fly nonstop include:

  • FitsAir is the most frequently booked airline on this route.

  • With 74.86% of services landing on schedule, flydubai is the most punctual carrier offering DXB to CMB flights.

  • If you'd like to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Dubai Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between DXB and CMB:

    • Cochin International Airport

    • Rajiv Gandhi International Airport

    • Muscat International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Dubai Airport (DXB) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)

  • 113 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Dubai Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport flight. Return flights start from 265 €. These fares can change based on demand.

  • Book six months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from DXB to CMB.

  • May is the cheapest month for flights from Dubai Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport. If you're looking to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.

  • Picking up cheap flights from DXB to CMB is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a lower fare pops up.

  • Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Dubai Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport.

Handy information about Dubai Airport (DXB)

  • When it comes to Dubai Airport's on-time performance, data shows 74.31% of flights complete their journey on time.

  • Central Dubai to Dubai Airport is approximately 14 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.

  • Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 50 minutes.

  • Need a convenient hotel close to DXB? If you're boarding an early flight from Dubai Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:

Arriving at Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)

  • If you're coming in on a late Dubai Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near CMB:

  • Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Bandaranaike International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Sr Rent A Car, Green Motion or Sixt and explore beyond Colombo's main sights.

  • Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Bandaranaike International Airport around two weeks ahead of your trip.

Getting from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to central Colombo

  • Bandaranaike International Airport is roughly 32 kilometres from central Colombo. The drive time takes around 40 minutes.

  • It typically takes 1 hour 30 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.

When to fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)

  • February is the busiest month for flights from Dubai Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport. For smaller crowds, visit Colombo in April.

  • When booking your flight from Dubai Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. March is the warmest month in Colombo, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).

  • Look for cheap tickets from DXB to CMB in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF) on average.

Explore more of Sri Lanka

  • Colombo has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Sri Lanka waiting to be explored. Around 18 kilometres south of Colombo, a trip to Moratuwa will keep you on the move. Start with attractions like Boat House, Angulana Beach and Dilmah Conservation One Earth Arboretum.

  • Around 306 kilometres north of Colombo, Jaffna is another essential stop in Sri Lanka. No visit is complete without checking out Jaffna Fort, Dambakola Patuna Sangamitta Temple and Jaffna Public Library.

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