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$143+ Cheap flights from Dubai, United Arab Emirates (DXB) 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 4/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DXB — CMB
Mar 13 — Mar 201
Thu 3/13
Thu 3/20
1 adult, Economy
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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 Tuesday or Sunday and return on a Friday

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$327
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$143
(Booking.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$417

Good round-trip deal

$350 or less

Good one-way deal

$174 or less
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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 March 8, 2025.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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.
Sun 3/2312:05 amDXB - CMB
1 stop14h 30mAir India
Tue 3/254:00 pmCMB - DXB
1 stop19h 45mAir India
Deal found 3/7$327
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/136:00 pmDXB - CMB
Nonstop4h 25mFitsAir
Wed 3/191:45 pmCMB - DXB
Nonstop4h 30mFitsAir
Deal found 3/7$328
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/107:55 pmDXB - CMB
1 stop6h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/146:55 pmCMB - DXB
Nonstop5h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/6$340
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/77:45 pmDXB - CMB
1 stop22h 40mIndiGo
Tue 3/111:50 pmCMB - DXB
1 stop20h 55mIndiGo
Deal found 3/7$364
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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.
Sat 3/158:05 pmDXB - CMB
1 stop6h 15mSalam Air
Tue 4/155:05 amCMB - DXB
1 stop15h 20mSalam Air
Deal found 3/6$395
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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.
Mon 3/106:30 pmDXB - CMB
Nonstop4h 30mflydubai
Sun 3/161:35 amCMB - DXB
Nonstop5h 05mflydubai
Deal found 3/7$415
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/3111:20 pmDXB - CMB
1 stop8h 50mQatar Airways
Fri 9/1210:30 amCMB - DXB
1 stop12h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/7$456
This Jazeera Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 Jazeera Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/135:50 pmDXB - CMB
1 stop8h 05mJazeera Airways
Wed 3/194:30 amCMB - DXB
1 stop15h 40mJazeera Airways
Deal found 3/7$469
This Gulf Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 Gulf Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/229:00 pmDXB - CMB
2 stops11h 00mGulf Air
Mon 5/55:25 pmCMB - DXB
2 stops20h 10mGulf Air
Deal found 3/6$476
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/1310:05 amDXB - CMB
Nonstop4h 25mEmirates
Wed 3/199:15 amCMB - DXB
Nonstop5h 00mEmirates
Deal found 3/7$489

Find flights from Dubai to Colombo within your budget

Customize 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 8, 2025.

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Dubai

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Colombo

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Depart

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Price

DubaiColombo

DXB - CMB

DXBCMB

Dubai Intl

Sun 3/23

12:05 am-4:05 pm

1 stop14h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 3/25

4:00 pm-10:15 am

1 stop19h 45m

$327

DubaiColombo

DXB - CMB

DXBCMB

Dubai Intl

Sat 5/10

7:55 pm-4:05 am

1 stop6h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 5/14

6:55 pm-10:40 pm

Nonstop5h 15m

$340

DubaiColombo

DXB - CMB

DXBCMB

Dubai Intl

Tue 6/10

11:15 pm-5:25 am

Nonstop4h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 6/12

6:55 pm-10:15 pm

Nonstop4h 50m

$346

DubaiColombo

DXB - CMB

DXBCMB

Dubai Intl

Mon 3/17

5:00 am-3:00 pm

1 stop8h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 3/25

1:50 pm-9:15 am

1 stop20h 55m

$395

DubaiColombo

DXB - CMB

DXBCMB

Dubai Intl

Mon 3/31

1:55 am-8:10 am

Nonstop4h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 4/7

5:35 pm-8:45 pm

Nonstop4h 40m

$422

DubaiColombo

DXB - CMB

DXBCMB

Dubai Intl

Sun 8/31

11:45 am-3:05 am

1 stop13h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 9/12

10:30 am-8:55 pm

1 stop11h 55m

$456

DubaiColombo

DXB - CMB

DXBCMB

Dubai Intl

Tue 4/22

8:00 am-9:30 am

2 stops24h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 5/7

5:25 pm-3:55 pm

2 stops24h 00m

$476

DubaiColombo

DXB - CMB

DXBCMB

Dubai Intl

Tue 3/25

9:40 am-6:25 pm

1 stop7h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 4/15

5:35 pm-8:45 pm

Nonstop4h 40m

$492

DubaiColombo

DXB - CMB

DXBCMB

Dubai Intl

Sun 4/20

7:55 pm-4:05 am

1 stop6h 40m

$143

DubaiColombo

DXB - CMB

DXBCMB

Dubai Intl

Sat 3/15

6:00 pm-12:10 am

Nonstop4h 40m

$145

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Dubai to Colombo in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
SmartFaresPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OneTravelPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightnetworkPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice 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 Dubai-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 Dubai-Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Dubai-Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Dubai-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 Dubai-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 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 round-trip flight from Dubai to Colombo. Price data was last updated on February 28, 2025.

Booking 7 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of $1,049). Flying from Dubai 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 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 March 8, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 7% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

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 March 8, 2025.

The most flights from DXB to CMB are scheduled on a Monday (22 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (17 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 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 March 8, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines from Dubai to Colombo to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,227 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

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.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,227 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,227 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

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.

Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,554 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,227 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

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.

Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,772 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,227 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

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.

Gulf Air
7.1
Good
199 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,227 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Dubai 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 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 19 daily outbound flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl from 10 different airlines.

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

    Currently priced at $327, Air India will fly you from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport and back. In addition to Air India, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from FitsAir and IndiGo - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $346 and $395, respectively. These flights start at 21% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    $143 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Salam Air. You may also be able to find cheap deals on FitsAir and Jazeera Airways, with prices starting from $145 and $154, respectively.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport consider choosing ITA Airways (93%), Air Canada (85%) or SriLankan Airlines (83%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

    The cheapest flight price from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is $140. On average you can expect to pay $287. The most popular route, (Dubai Intl - Colombo Bandaranaike Intl), can usually be booked for $290.

  • 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 vacation 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of $1,049). Flying from Dubai 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 10 airlines flying from Dubai to Colombo

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Dubai 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 March 8, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$99Average$200FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Salam AirCheapest$146Average$345FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SriLankan AirlinesCheapest$196Average$462FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Air ArabiaCheapest$208Average$397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Air IndiaCheapest$213Average$348FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FitsAirCheapest$258Average$379FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
flydubaiCheapest$308Average$399FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
A.P.G.Cheapest$347Average$459FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
EmiratesCheapest$425Average$496FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Hahn AirCheapest$439Average$538FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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