Colombo

$171+ Cheap flights from Dhaka (DAC) to Bandaranaike Intl (CMB)

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DAC — CMB
Feb 25 — Mar 41
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The best prices from Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl are usually found in May or June, booked 75 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Tuesday 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

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$311
(Priceline)

One-way from

$171
(Expedia)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$360

Good round-trip deal

$395 or less

Good one-way deal

$269 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 ($6 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 February 2025
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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 February 20, 2025.

This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Sat 3/2211:59 pmDAC - CMB
Nonstop3h 21mFlexFlight
Sat 3/297:25 pmCMB - DAC
Nonstop3h 05mFlexFlight
Deal found 2/20$311
This OneTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Thu 3/205:25 pmDAC - CMB
1 stop27h 00mIndiGo
Tue 4/13:30 amCMB - DAC
1 stop12h 25mIndiGo
Deal found 2/20$321
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 3/2811:45 amDAC - CMB
1 stop27h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/203:30 amCMB - DAC
1 stop12h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$339
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 3/411:59 pmDAC - CMB
Nonstop3h 21mFitsAir
Thu 3/137:25 pmCMB - DAC
Nonstop3h 05mFitsAir
Deal found 2/20$408
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Mon 2/2411:45 amDAC - CMB
1 stop27h 45mAir India
Fri 2/284:00 pmCMB - DAC
1 stop18h 15mAir India
Deal found 2/20$423
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/1712:55 pmDAC - CMB
Nonstop3h 15mSriLankan Airlines
Mon 4/217:45 amCMB - DAC
Nonstop3h 15mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 2/20$536
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Sat 3/292:10 pmDAC - CMB
1 stop31h 30mChina Eastern
Tue 4/228:30 pmCMB - DAC
2 stops39h 40mChina Eastern
Deal found 2/20$584
This OneTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Fri 3/212:00 amDAC - CMB
1 stop22h 31mThai Airways
Fri 3/281:00 amCMB - DAC
1 stop11h 00mThai Airways
Deal found 2/20$662
This Air Arabia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Air Arabia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/26:05 amDAC - CMB
1 stop21h 40mAir Arabia
Sun 4/64:05 amCMB - DAC
1 stop24h 40mAir Arabia
Deal found 2/20$712
This Singapore Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Tue 3/1111:55 pmDAC - CMB
1 stop24h 05mSingapore Airlines
Mon 3/1712:45 amCMB - DAC
1 stop21h 25mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 2/20$743
This Air China deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Air China is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/210:10 pmDAC - CMB
2 stops23h 25mAir China
Sun 3/910:25 pmCMB - DAC
2 stops45h 45mAir China
Deal found 2/20$918
This flydubai deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 flydubai is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/228:05 amDAC - CMB
2 stops49h 55mflydubai
Fri 3/281:35 amCMB - DAC
1 stop18h 35mflydubai
Deal found 2/20$1,018

Find flights from Dhaka to Colombo within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Dhaka 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

Fly from

Dhaka

Fly to

Colombo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DhakaColombo

DAC - CMB

DACCMB

Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl

Sat 3/22

11:59 pm-2:50 am

Nonstop3h 21m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 3/29

7:25 pm-11:00 pm

Nonstop3h 05m

$311

DhakaColombo

DAC - CMB

DACCMB

Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl

Thu 3/20

5:25 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop27h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 4/1

3:30 am-4:25 pm

1 stop12h 25m

$321

DhakaColombo

DAC - CMB

DACCMB

Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl

Fri 3/28

11:45 am-3:00 pm

1 stop27h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 4/20

3:30 am-4:25 pm

1 stop12h 25m

$339

DhakaColombo

DAC - CMB

DACCMB

Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl

Tue 3/4

11:59 pm-2:50 am

Nonstop3h 21m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 3/13

7:25 pm-11:00 pm

Nonstop3h 05m

$408

DhakaColombo

DAC - CMB

DACCMB

Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl

Mon 4/21

11:55 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop24h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 4/28

12:50 am-10:40 pm

1 stop21h 20m

$467

DhakaColombo

DAC - CMB

DACCMB

Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl

Thu 3/20

1:00 pm-3:55 pm

Nonstop3h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 4/2

9:25 am-1:10 pm

Nonstop3h 15m

$520

DhakaColombo

DAC - CMB

DACCMB

Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl

Sat 3/29

2:10 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop31h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 4/22

8:30 pm-12:40 pm

2 stops39h 40m

$584

DhakaColombo

DAC - CMB

DACCMB

Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl

Fri 3/21

2:00 am-12:01 am

1 stop22h 31m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 3/28

1:00 am-12:30 pm

1 stop11h 00m

$662

DhakaColombo

DAC - CMB

DACCMB

Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl

Wed 4/2

6:05 am-3:15 am

1 stop21h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 4/6

4:05 am-5:15 am

1 stop24h 40m

$712

DhakaColombo

DAC - CMB

DACCMB

Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl

Sun 3/2

10:10 pm-9:05 pm

2 stops23h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 3/9

10:25 pm-8:40 pm

2 stops45h 45m

$918

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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 February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 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

*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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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.

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Travel insights for flights from Dhaka to Colombo

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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 February 14, 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 February 20, 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 41% 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 February 16, 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 February 20, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines 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.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

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.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

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.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

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.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

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.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

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.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

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 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 FlexFlight is currently your cheapest option to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, with prices starting at $311. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by IndiGo and FitsAir, with the lowest prices starting at $321 and $408, respectively. FlexFlight is currently priced 15% 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 $171 on Air India. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include IndiGo from $178 and FlexFlight from $182 one-way.

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

    Consider Etihad Airways (75%), SriLankan Airlines (74%) or FitsAir (58%) 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 $460 for a flight from Dhaka to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. The cheapest flight overall is $210 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 February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IndiGoCheapest$266Average$295FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Air IndiaCheapest$279Average$329FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SriLankan AirlinesCheapest$292Average$552FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
FlexFlightCheapest$314Average$375FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FitsAirCheapest$332Average$435FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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