Colombo

$137+ Cheap flights from Dhaka (DAC) to Bandaranaike Intl (CMB)

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 4/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DAC — CMB
Apr 21 — Apr 281
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl are usually found in May or January, booked 75 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Saturday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Dhaka to Colombo

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

OneTravel
3 stars

Round-trip from

$292
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$137
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$375

Good round-trip deal

$396 or less

Good one-way deal

$254 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl-Colombo Bandaranaike Intl flight deals.
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From Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
One-way flight from Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price ($3 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease ($3 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
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Cheapest flights from Dhaka to Colombo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Dhaka to Colombo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 16, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/45:15 pmDAC - CMB
1 stop9h 45mIndiGo
Fri 6/133:30 amCMB - DAC
1 stop12h 15mIndiGo
Deal found 4/16$292
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/203:00 pmDAC - CMB
1 stop27h 45mAir India
Tue 6/38:20 amCMB - DAC
1 stop11h 10mAir India
Deal found 4/16$293
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/1511:45 amDAC - CMB
1 stop21h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/203:30 amCMB - DAC
1 stop12h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/16$306
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/292:15 amDAC - CMB
Nonstop3h 30mFlexFlight
Tue 6/39:30 pmCMB - DAC
Nonstop3h 15mFlexFlight
Deal found 4/16$399
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/912:55 pmDAC - CMB
Nonstop3h 15mSriLankan Airlines
Wed 5/149:25 amCMB - DAC
Nonstop3h 15mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 4/16$410
This Singapore Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Singapore Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/2011:55 pmDAC - CMB
1 stop10h 10mSingapore Airlines
Sat 8/2312:50 amCMB - DAC
1 stop21h 20mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 4/16$429
This OneTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure OneTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/302:15 amDAC - CMB
Nonstop3h 30mFitsAir
Sun 5/49:30 pmCMB - DAC
Nonstop3h 15mFitsAir
Deal found 4/16$448
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/292:00 pmDAC - CMB
1 stop31h 40mChina Eastern
Thu 6/58:30 pmCMB - DAC
2 stops39h 40mChina Eastern
Deal found 4/16$575

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Dhaka to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport that are best for you.

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Dhaka

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Colombo

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Price

DhakaColombo

DAC - CMB

DACCMB

Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl

Wed 6/4

5:15 pm-2:30 am

1 stop9h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 6/13

3:30 am-4:15 pm

1 stop12h 15m

$292

DhakaColombo

DAC - CMB

DACCMB

Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl

Tue 5/20

3:00 pm-6:15 pm

1 stop27h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 6/3

8:20 am-8:00 pm

1 stop11h 10m

$293

DhakaColombo

DAC - CMB

DACCMB

Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl

Tue 7/15

11:45 am-8:40 am

1 stop21h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 7/20

3:30 am-4:15 pm

1 stop12h 15m

$306

DhakaColombo

DAC - CMB

DACCMB

Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl

Thu 5/29

2:15 am-5:15 am

Nonstop3h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 6/3

9:30 pm-1:15 am

Nonstop3h 15m

$399

DhakaColombo

DAC - CMB

DACCMB

Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl

Fri 5/9

12:55 pm-3:40 pm

Nonstop3h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 5/14

9:25 am-1:10 pm

Nonstop3h 15m

$410

DhakaColombo

DAC - CMB

DACCMB

Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl

Wed 8/20

11:55 pm-9:35 am

1 stop10h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 8/23

12:50 am-10:40 pm

1 stop21h 20m

$429

DhakaColombo

DAC - CMB

DACCMB

Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl

Wed 4/30

2:15 am-5:15 am

Nonstop3h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 5/4

9:30 pm-1:15 am

Nonstop3h 15m

$448

DhakaColombo

DAC - CMB

DACCMB

Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl

Thu 5/29

2:00 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop31h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 6/5

8:30 pm-12:40 pm

2 stops39h 40m

$575

DhakaColombo

DAC - CMB

DACCMB

Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl

Tue 9/30

2:45 am-11:55 pm

1 stop21h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 10/6

12:55 am-12:10 pm

1 stop10h 45m

$579

DhakaColombo

DAC - CMB

DACCMB

Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl

Wed 4/23

5:15 pm-12:50 pm

1 stop20h 05m

$137

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Dhaka to Colombo in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OneTravelPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightnetworkPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JetabroadPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Dhaka-Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Dhaka-Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Dhaka-Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Dhaka-Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust OneTravel the most. OneTravel has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Dhaka-Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Dhaka to Colombo

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

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 round-trip flight from Dhaka to Colombo. Price data was last updated on April 11, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Dhaka to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 75 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dhaka to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of $1,049). Flying from Dhaka to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,850). 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 April 16, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Dhaka to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 40% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Dhaka to Colombo. Price data was last updated on March 30, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Dhaka to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight should consider departing on Monday 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 2.4 - 13.8 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 13.8 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport when rainfall is around 2.4 in.

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 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 80.6 F).

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 April 16, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines, Emirates and Thai Airways from Dhaka to Colombo have to say. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Dhaka to Colombo. 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 from for flights from Dhaka to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl?

    Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl (DAC), located 2.2 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Dhaka to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl. 5 airlines have flights from Hazrat Shahjalal Intl to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl on a regular basis. Booking flights from Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 1 outbound flight to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl per day.

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

    Flying on IndiGo is currently your cheapest option to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, with prices starting at $292. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Air India and FlexFlight, with the lowest prices starting at $293 and $399, respectively. IndiGo is currently priced 21% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $137 on IndiGo. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Air India from $183 and FlexFlight from $231 one-way.

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

    Consider SriLankan Airlines (80%), Etihad Airways (79%) or FitsAir (77%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Dhaka to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.

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

    On average you can expect to pay $411 for a flight from Dhaka to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. The cheapest flight overall is $215 while the most popular route, (Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl - Colombo Bandaranaike Intl) is currently priced at $351.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dhaka to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of $1,049). Flying from Dhaka to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,850). 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 5 airlines flying from Dhaka to Colombo

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Dhaka to Colombo. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IndiGoCheapest$267Average$296FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Air IndiaCheapest$279Average$319FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FlexFlightCheapest$294Average$375FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SriLankan AirlinesCheapest$312Average$535FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
FitsAirCheapest$332Average$408FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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