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Flight deals from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 336 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Colombo.257 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 24 Sep, returning Mon, 28 Sep.Return flight with Kuwait Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kuwait Airways, departs from Dubai on Thu, 24 Sep, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Kuwait Airways, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Mon, 28 Sep, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From 257 €, select.

Colombo.258 € per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Oct, returning Thu, 15 Oct.Return flight with Kuwait Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kuwait Airways, departs from Dubai on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Kuwait Airways, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Thu, 15 Oct, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From 258 €, select.

Colombo.259 € per passenger.Departing Sun, 27 Sep, returning Fri, 2 Oct.Return flight with Kuwait Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kuwait Airways, departs from Dubai on Sun, 27 Sep, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Kuwait Airways, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Fri, 2 Oct, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From 259 €, select.

Colombo.318 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 12 Aug, returning Mon, 21 Sep.Return flight with Kuwait Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kuwait Airways, departs from Dubai on Wed, 12 Aug, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Kuwait Airways, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Mon, 21 Sep, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From 318 €, select.

Colombo.319 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 28 Aug, returning Mon, 5 Oct.Return flight with Kuwait Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kuwait Airways, departs from Dubai on Fri, 28 Aug, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Kuwait Airways, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Mon, 5 Oct, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From 319 €, select.

Colombo.321 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 18 Dec, returning Fri, 1 Jan.Return flight with Kuwait Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kuwait Airways, departs from Dubai on Fri, 18 Dec, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Kuwait Airways, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Fri, 1 Jan, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From 321 €, select.

Colombo.327 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 10 Feb, returning Thu, 25 Feb.Return flight with Air India.Outbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from Dubai on Wed, 10 Feb, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Thu, 25 Feb, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From 327 €, select.

Colombo.328 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 5 Jun, returning Fri, 26 Jun.Return flight with Kuwait Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Kuwait Airways, departs from Dubai on Fri, 5 Jun, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Kuwait Airways, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Fri, 26 Jun, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From 328 €, select.

Colombo.332 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 4 Sep, returning Sat, 28 Nov.Return flight with Air India.Outbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from Dubai on Fri, 4 Sep, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Sat, 28 Nov, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From 332 €, select.

Colombo.336 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 15 May, returning Fri, 22 May.Return flight with FitsAir.Outbound direct flight with FitsAir departs from Dubai on Fri, 15 May, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound direct flight with FitsAir departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Fri, 22 May, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From 336 €, select.

Colombo.336 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 22 Apr, returning Fri, 22 May.Return flight with FitsAir.Outbound direct flight with FitsAir departs from Dubai on Wed, 22 Apr, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound direct flight with FitsAir departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Fri, 22 May, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From 336 €, select.

Colombo.336 € per passenger.Departing Fri, 15 Jan, returning Mon, 15 Feb.Return flight with Air India.Outbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from Dubai on Fri, 15 Jan, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Mon, 15 Feb, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From 336 €, select.

Colombo.337 € per passenger.Departing Wed, 28 Oct, returning Thu, 26 Nov.Return flight with Air India.Outbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from Dubai on Wed, 28 Oct, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Thu, 26 Nov, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From 337 €, select.

Colombo.337 € per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Feb, returning Mon, 1 Mar.Return flight with Air India.Outbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from Dubai on Mon, 1 Feb, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Mon, 1 Mar, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From 337 €, select.

Colombo.344 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 21 Apr, returning Wed, 29 Apr.Return flight with FitsAir.Outbound direct flight with FitsAir departs from Dubai on Tue, 21 Apr, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound direct flight with FitsAir departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Wed, 29 Apr, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From 344 €, select.

Colombo.348 € per passenger.Departing Tue, 24 Nov, returning Tue, 1 Dec.Return flight with Air India.Outbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from Dubai on Tue, 24 Nov, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Inbound indirect flight with Air India, departs from Colombo Bandaranayake on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Dubai.Price includes taxes and charges.From 348 €, select.

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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 September.

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Dubai to Colombo Bandaranayake: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Dubai to Colombo below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Colombo Bandaranayake.

Dubai to Colombo: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	134 €
Cheapest month to fly	August
Average flight time	4 hrs, 33 mins
Most popular airline	Emirates
Average flights per week	172

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

How much are return flights from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranayake?

The best price we found for a return flight from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranayake is 257 €. 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.

How long does it take to fly from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranayake?

4 hours and 33 minutes is the average flight time from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranayake.

Which airlines fly direct from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranayake?

Emirates, flydubai and FitsAir fly direct from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranayake.

How many flights are there a week from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranayake?

As of April 2026, there are 172 flights per week flying from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranayake.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranayake?

The cheapest month to fly from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranayake is usually September.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport on Thursday, 24 September 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 4 hours and 33 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Colombo Bandaranayake?

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.

When is the best time to book flights to Colombo?

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.

Flying from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB): What you need to know

Dubai's main base, Dubai International Airport (DXB), is where many great holidays begin. Explore the departure options from here when searching for a flight from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB).
The average duration of a direct Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport flight is 4 hours 30 minutes.
Colombo is one hour 30 minutes ahead of Dubai. Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport is located in Colombo, which is in the UTC+5:30 timezone.
With 60 direct flights a week between the two airports, Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is the busiest route. Flydubai operates the earliest flight at 1:55am. If you'd like to make the most of your day before flying, the latest flight from DXB to CMB is with FitsAir at 11:40pm.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Dubai to CMB. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months like January and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.

Airports in Dubai

Dubai International Airport (DXB)

Dubai International Airport (DXB) will have you travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) can be booked from this terminal.
At DXB, there's a good selection of airlines that offer direct flights from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport, including:
The airline with the highest booking numbers between DXB and CMB is flydubai.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrivals rate on this route is Servant Air, Inc..
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your journey and perhaps even explore a different city. When browsing cheap flights from Dubai to CMB departing from Dubai International Airport (DXB), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Your journey might pause in:
- Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (HYD)
- Muscat International Airport (MCT)
- Cochin International Airport (COK)
DXB is around 14 kilometres from central Dubai. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 35 minutes.
Want an easy start to your trip? Stay near Dubai International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels are just the thing:
Of the flights that depart from Dubai International Airport, 71% touch down on time at their destination.

Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC)

Using public transport, you can travel from central Dubai to DWC in around 1 hour 20 minutes. The airport is roughly 48 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 40 minutes.
Flying out early in the morning? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Al Maktoum International Airport the day before your Dubai to CMB flight:
Al Maktoum International Airport has an on-time performance of 71%. This figure gives an insight into how often flights departing from this airport reach their destination on schedule.

About Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)

The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near CMB instead:
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport flight.

Getting from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to central Colombo

Central Colombo is around 32 kilometres from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport and takes about 40 minutes to reach by car. Explore your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
It takes roughly 50 minutes to get there using public transport.

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

134 € is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport. A return flight starts from 257 €. These prices can change based on availability.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Dubai to CMB if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport tickets throughout the month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your dates are flexible.
You don't need to search every day to find out if prices have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a new deal shows up on plane tickets from Dubai to CMB.
Hunt down a great price on a flight from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport with the help of the filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best.'

The best time to fly from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)

February is the most popular month for flights from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB). Visit Colombo in November for a more laid-back experience.
Lock in a Dubai to CMB plane ticket departing in March if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Colombo to range from 24ºC (75ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).

More about Colombo

When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Colombo right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport:
Every great adventure has to include some sightseeing. Mount Lavinia Beach, Sri Gangaramaya and Independence Square & Independence Memorial Hall are must-do's during your Colombo adventure.

Explore more of Sri Lanka

Colombo has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Sri Lanka waiting to be explored. Around 209 kilometres northeast of Colombo, a visit to Trincomalee will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions like Nilaveli Beach, Sea View Point and Koneswaram Temple.
Head 209 kilometres east from Colombo and you'll find yourself in Kalmunai, another standout destination in Sri Lanka. Your trip isn't complete without exploring Jamia Jummah Masjid (Kalmunai Town Red Mosque) and Kannaki Amman Kovil.