Cheap flights from Dubai to Colombo
Flights overview
Prices shown are for one adult in Economy class flights from Zürich to New York. This includes the cheapest Business class options where available.
Prices reflect the lowest available in the next three months, though they are subject to change and availability.
Last-minute deals apply to the cheapest weekend trips available in the next seven days, with weekend trips being flights departing between Thursday and Saturday and returning on Sunday or Monday.
Flight duration shown is based on nonstop flights or those with the fewest stops available.
Prices reflect the lowest available in the next three months, though they are subject to change and availability.
Last-minute deals apply to the cheapest weekend trips available in the next seven days, with weekend trips being flights departing between Thursday and Saturday and returning on Sunday or Monday.
Flight duration shown is based on nonstop flights or those with the fewest stops available.
Useful information for finding cheap flights from Dubai to Colombo and booking your next trip
| Cheapest round-trip flights | $338 | Air ArabiaNonstop5 hrThu, Apr 16 — Wed, Apr 22 | The cheapest round-trip flight from Dubai to Colombo is currently $338 | |
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| Cheapest one-way flight | $156 | Air ArabiaNonstop5 hrWed, Apr 15 | The cheapest one-way flight from Dubai to Colombo is currently $156 | |
| Last-minute weekend getaway | $487 | Air ArabiaNonstop5 hrFri, Mar 20 — Mon, Mar 23 | The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Dubai to Colombo is currently $487 | |
| Cheapest business class flights | $907 | Air India, Air India Express2 stops17 hrFri, Apr 24 — Fri, May 1 | The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Dubai to Colombo is currently $907 | |
| Fastest flight | 4 hr 15 min | The fastest nonstop flight from Dubai to Colombo takes 4 hr 15 min | ||
| Nonstop flights | Every day | There are direct flights on this route every day. |
When is the cheapest time to fly?
Typical prices for the least expensive flights for 1-week trips from Dubai to Colombo per month. Insights are based on fares observed in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ.
The cheapest month to fly from Dubai to Colombo is typically May. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.
January
Prices in January are usually between $325 and $445.
Popular airlines from Dubai to Colombo
Popularity is based on the number of weekly nonstop and connecting flights the airline operates. Connecting flights do not include interline routes.
Flight suggestions are based on an airline's cheapest round-trip fares from Dubai to Colombo in the next 3 months. Prices include required taxes + fees for one adult. Optional charges and bag fees may apply.
Typical prices are based on fares observed in the past year for one-week round trips with the same origin, destination, and airline.
- EmiratesNonstopfrom $508Typical price: $500–66019 weekly nonstop flightsDXB - CMBEvery day
- flydubaiNonstopfrom $451Typical price: $325–61015 weekly nonstop flightsDXB - CMBEvery day14 weekly connecting flightsDXB - CMBEvery day
- Air ArabiaNonstopfrom $338Typical price: $285–61010 weekly nonstop flightsSHJ - CMBEvery day
- FitsAirNonstopfrom $490Typical price: $335–57010 weekly nonstop flightsDXB - CMBEvery day
- IndiGoTypical price: $375–540415 weekly connecting flightsDXB, SHJ - CMBEvery day
- SriLankanNonstopfrom $538Typical price: $380–6108 weekly nonstop flightsDXB - CMBEvery Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun
Popular airports near Dubai
Distance and driving time are relative to the city center. Airports are listed based on distance from Dubai center and popularity with travelers.
- Dubai International Airport (DXB)DubaiUnited Arab Emirates28 min6 mi
- Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)SharjahUnited Arab Emirates36 min17 mi
- Zayed International Airport (AUH)Abu DhabiUnited Arab Emirates1 hr 12 min66 mi
- Fujairah International Airport (FJR)FujairahUnited Arab Emirates1 hr 19 min66 mi
Popular airports near Colombo
Distance and driving time are relative to the city center. Airports are listed based on distance from Colombo center and popularity with travelers.
- Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)ColomboSri Lanka40 min17 mi
- Koggala Air Force Base (KCT)KoggalaSri Lanka2 hr 18 min71 mi
- Weerawila Airport (WRZ)WeerawilaSri Lanka3 hr 38 min105 mi
- Sigiriya Airport (GIU)SigiriyaSri Lanka3 hr 43 min93 mi
Frequently asked questions about flying from Dubai to Colombo
The cheapest flights from Dubai to Colombo are usually in May. Typical ticket prices in May range from $240 to $340.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Dubai to Colombo recently found on Google Flights was with Air Arabia from $338. The cheapest one-way flight was with Air Arabia from $156.
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
- The cheapest Emirates flight from Dubai to Colombo is $508, flying from Mar 26 to Apr 1.
- The cheapest flydubai flight from Dubai to Colombo is $451, flying from May 9 to May 15.
- The cheapest Air Arabia flight from Dubai to Colombo is $338, flying from Apr 16 to Apr 22.
- The cheapest FitsAir flight from Dubai to Colombo is $490, flying from Apr 9 to Apr 18.
- The cheapest SriLankan flight from Dubai to Colombo is $538, flying from Mar 26 to Apr 1.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Dubai to Colombo starts at $338 from Thu, Apr 16 to Wed, Apr 22. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $156 and departs on Wed, Apr 15.
4 hr 15 min is the shortest flight time from Dubai to Colombo.
Many visitors arrive Dec–May. The city experiences two monsoon seasons, with the heaviest rains Apr–Jun and Sep–Dec. Local events include the Vesak Buddhist festival (May).
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Dubai to Colombo.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.
You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.
You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Dubai to Colombo really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Dubai to Colombo.
In terms of nonstop flights, Emirates is the most popular. Emirates offers 19 nonstop flights per week. Emirates flies from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB).
In terms of flights, IndiGo is the most popular. IndiGo offers 415 connecting flights per week. IndiGo flies from Dubai International Airport (DXB), Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB).
Other popular airlines flying from Dubai to Colombo are:
In terms of nonstop flights, Emirates is the most popular. Emirates offers 19 nonstop flights per week. Emirates flies from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB).
In terms of flights, IndiGo is the most popular. IndiGo offers 415 connecting flights per week. IndiGo flies from Dubai International Airport (DXB), Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB).
Other popular airlines flying from Dubai to Colombo are:
- flydubai offers 15 nonstop flights and 14 connecting flights per week. flydubai flies from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB).
- Air Arabia offers 10 nonstop flights per week. Air Arabia flies from Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB).
- FitsAir offers 10 nonstop flights per week. FitsAir flies from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB).
- SriLankan offers 8 nonstop flights per week. SriLankan flies from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB).
The cheapest round-trip flight from Dubai to Colombo recently found on Google Flights was with Air Arabia from $338. The cheapest one-way flight was with Air Arabia from $156.
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
- The cheapest Emirates flight from Dubai to Colombo is $508, flying from Mar 26 to Apr 1.
- The cheapest flydubai flight from Dubai to Colombo is $451, flying from May 9 to May 15.
- The cheapest Air Arabia flight from Dubai to Colombo is $338, flying from Apr 16 to Apr 22.
- The cheapest FitsAir flight from Dubai to Colombo is $490, flying from Apr 9 to Apr 18.
- The cheapest SriLankan flight from Dubai to Colombo is $538, flying from Mar 26 to Apr 1.
flydubai, Emirates, FitsAir, SriLankan and Air Arabia fly direct from Dubai to Colombo.
- There are 19 Emirates direct flights from Dubai to Colombo per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 15 flydubai direct flights from Dubai to Colombo per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 10 Air Arabia direct flights from Dubai to Colombo per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 10 FitsAir direct flights from Dubai to Colombo per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 8 SriLankan direct flights from Dubai to Colombo per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Dubai and Colombo at price $487 is offered by Air Arabia from Fri, Mar 20 to Mon, Mar 23.
flydubai, Emirates, FitsAir, SriLankan and Air Arabia fly direct from Dubai to Colombo.
- There are 19 Emirates direct flights from Dubai to Colombo per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 15 flydubai direct flights from Dubai to Colombo per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 10 Air Arabia direct flights from Dubai to Colombo per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 10 FitsAir direct flights from Dubai to Colombo per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 8 SriLankan direct flights from Dubai to Colombo per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.
There are direct flights from Dubai to Colombo on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Dubai and Colombo start at $338 from Thu, Apr 16 to Wed, Apr 22 with Air Arabia.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Dubai to Colombo, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Dubai and Colombo start at $907 from Fri, Apr 24 to Fri, May 1 with Air India, Air India Express.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Dubai and Colombo start at $338 from Thu, Apr 16 to Wed, Apr 22.
To book business class trips from Dubai to Colombo, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.
You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Dubai and Colombo starts at $487 from Fri, Mar 20 to Mon, Mar 23 with Air Arabia.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Dubai and Colombo at price $487 is offered by Air Arabia from Fri, Mar 20 to Mon, Mar 23.
To find last-minute flight deals from Dubai to Colombo, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.
You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.
You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.
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