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What to know about flights from Dubai to Colombo?

The distance between Dubai and Colombo is approximately 3,303.27km. The average flight time between Dubai and Colombo is 5 hours 7 minutes. According to Trip.com data, travel demand is highest in January. August is generally the cheapest month to book.

Cheapest one-way
£112
Gulf Air Gulf Air DXB-CMB 24h 15m · 1 stop Wed, Oct 14
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Cheapest return
£236
Gulf Air Gulf Air DXB-CMB 19h 15m · 2 stops Thu, Oct 15 - Wed, Oct 21
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Best time to book
October
Cheapest
January
Peak season for travel
Route details
3,303.27km
Flight distance
5h 7m
Average flight time

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Dubai to Colombo over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from £112 and round-trip from £236. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        DXB 18:40
        4h 55m
        Direct
        CMB 01:05
        Dubai - Colombo | Wed, Oct 21 | Flydubai
        CMB 09:15
        5h 5m
        Direct
        DXB 12:50
        Colombo - Dubai | Wed, Oct 28 | Flydubai
        £246 £324
        24% off
        24% off
        £324 £246
      • DXB 02:15
        4h 30m
        Direct
        CMB 08:15
        Dubai - Colombo | Sun, Nov 1 | Flydubai
        CMB 01:45
        4h 55m
        Direct
        DXB 05:10
        Colombo - Dubai | Sun, Nov 8 | Flydubai
        £246 £324
        24% off
        24% off
        £324 £246
      • DXB 12:55
        19h 15m
        1 stop
        CMB 09:40
        Dubai - Colombo | Thu, Oct 15 | Gulf Air
        CMB 17:20
        11h 40m
        1 stop
        DXB 03:30
        Colombo - Dubai | Wed, Oct 21 | Gulf Air
        £236 £324
        27% off
        27% off
        £324 £236
      • DXB 12:50
        19h 25m
        1 stop
        CMB 09:45
        Dubai - Colombo | Thu, Oct 29 | Gulf Air
        CMB 18:40
        4h 40m
        Direct
        DXB 21:50
        Colombo - Dubai | Thu, Nov 5 | SriLankan Airlines
        £237
        27% off
        £324 £237
      • DXB 21:00
        11h 10m
        1 stop
        CMB 09:40
        Dubai - Colombo | Sun, Oct 11 | Gulf Air
        CMB 17:20
        18h
        1 stop
        DXB 09:50
        Colombo - Dubai | Thu, Oct 15 | Gulf Air
        £239
        26% off
        £324 £239
      • DXB 23:35
        32h 35m
        1 stop
        CMB 09:40
        Dubai - Colombo | Mon, Oct 12 | Gulf Air
        CMB 17:20
        19h 35m
        1 stop
        DXB 11:25
        Colombo - Dubai | Wed, Oct 14 | Gulf Air
        £240
        26% off
        £324 £240
      • DXB 09:55
        19h 55m
        1 stop
        CMB 07:20
        Dubai - Colombo | Sat, Nov 14 | Air India
        CMB 16:00
        7h 25m
        1 stop
        DXB 21:55
        Colombo - Dubai | Sat, Nov 21 | Air India
        £242
        25% off
        £324 £242
      • DXB 23:35
        32h 40m
        1 stop
        CMB 09:45
        Dubai - Colombo | Wed, Oct 28 | Gulf Air
        CMB 18:40
        4h 40m
        Direct
        DXB 21:50
        Colombo - Dubai | Sat, Oct 31 | SriLankan Airlines
        £243
        25% off
        £324 £243
      • DXB 17:00
        15h 10m
        1 stop
        CMB 09:40
        Dubai - Colombo | Wed, Oct 14 | Gulf Air
        CMB 18:30
        4h 40m
        Direct
        DXB 21:40
        Colombo - Dubai | Sun, Oct 18 | SriLankan Airlines
        £244
        25% off
        £324 £244
      • DXB 18:55
        18h 40m
        1 stop
        CMB 15:05
        Dubai - Colombo | Fri, Oct 23 | Air India
        CMB 16:05
        7h 20m
        1 stop
        DXB 21:55
        Colombo - Dubai | Wed, Oct 28 | Air India
        £244
        25% off
        £324 £244
      • DXB 09:55
        28h 40m
        1 stop
        CMB 16:05
        Dubai - Colombo | Fri, Oct 30 | Air India
        CMB 16:05
        7h 20m
        1 stop
        DXB 21:55
        Colombo - Dubai | Thu, Nov 5 | Air India
        £244
        25% off
        £324 £244
      • DXB 23:35
        32h 35m
        1 stop
        CMB 09:40
        Dubai - Colombo | Tue, Oct 13 | Gulf Air
        CMB 17:20
        11h 40m
        1 stop
        DXB 03:30
        Colombo - Dubai | Wed, Oct 21 | Gulf Air
        £275
        15% off
        £324 £275
      • DXB 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CMB 14:00
        Dubai - Colombo | Mon, Oct 12 | Normal Airline
        CMB 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        DXB 16:00
        Colombo - Dubai | Wed, Oct 14 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        DXB 18:00
        4h 35m
        Direct
        CMB 00:05
        Dubai - Colombo | Sun, Nov 22 | FitsAir
        £119 £148
        20% off
        20% off
        £148 £119
      • DXB 18:45
        4h 30m
        Direct
        CMB 00:45
        Dubai - Colombo | Mon, Nov 9 | Flydubai
        £120 £148
        19% off
        19% off
        £148 £120
      • DXB 10:20
        4h 30m
        Direct
        CMB 16:20
        Dubai - Colombo | Wed, Nov 18 | Flydubai
        £124 £148
        16% off
        16% off
        £148 £124
      • DXB 10:20
        4h 30m
        Direct
        CMB 16:20
        Dubai - Colombo | Thu, Nov 12 | Flydubai
        £124
        16% off
        £148 £124
      • DXB 18:45
        4h 30m
        Direct
        CMB 00:45
        Dubai - Colombo | Sat, Nov 21 | Flydubai
        £125
        16% off
        £148 £125
      • DXB 18:45
        4h 30m
        Direct
        CMB 00:45
        Dubai - Colombo | Fri, Nov 27 | Flydubai
        £125
        16% off
        £148 £125
      • DXB 11:50
        4h 55m
        Direct
        CMB 18:15
        Dubai - Colombo | Fri, Oct 16 | Flydubai
        £125
        16% off
        £148 £125
      • DXB 07:55
        24h 15m
        1 stop
        CMB 09:40
        Dubai - Colombo | Wed, Oct 14 | Gulf Air
        £112
        24% off
        £148 £112
      • DXB 07:55
        24h 15m
        1 stop
        CMB 09:40
        Dubai - Colombo | Thu, Oct 15 | Gulf Air
        £125
        16% off
        £148 £125
      • DXB 07:45
        24h 30m
        1 stop
        CMB 09:45
        Dubai - Colombo | Thu, Oct 29 | Gulf Air
        £125
        16% off
        £148 £125
      • DXB 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CMB 14:00
        Dubai - Colombo | Mon, Oct 12 | Normal Airline
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Flight.News
Flights from Dubai to Colombo operate an average of 20 times per day over the past 7 days, with a 7.3% on-time departure rate and a 83.7% on-time arrival rate.

Which airlines are the most popular for Dubai to Colombo flights?

The most popular airlines flying from Dubai to Colombo are Flydubai, SriLankan Airlines, and FitsAir, among 7 carriers on this route. Gulf Air offers the lowest fares. Based on Trip.com's flight booking data from the previous 12 months.
Flydubai logo Flydubai
SriLankan Airlines logo SriLankan Airlines
FitsAir logo FitsAir
Emirates logo Emirates
Gulf Air logo Gulf Air
Hahn Air logo Hahn Air
Air India logo Air India
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Dubai to Colombo according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Trip.com Price Insights on Dubai to Colombo Flights

What is the cheapest month to book a one-way flight from Dubai to Colombo?

Average price of one-way tickets from Dubai to Colombo booked on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

For a one-way flight from Dubai to Colombo, fares are lowest in October (£145) and highest in July (£251).

£251
£198
£145
£92
  • £145
    Oct
  • £153
    Nov
  • £188
    Dec
  • £153
    Jan
  • £171
    Feb
  • £203
    Mar
  • £215
    Apr
  • £206
    May
  • £167
    Jun
  • £251
    Jul
  • £170
    Aug
  • £161
    Sep

What is the cheapest month to book a return flight from Dubai to Colombo?

Average price of return tickets from Dubai to Colombo booked on Trip.com over the past 12 months.

For a return flight from Dubai to Colombo, fares are lowest in October (£279) and highest in July (£439).

£439
£359
£279
£199
  • £279
    Oct
  • £352
    Nov
  • £381
    Dec
  • £349
    Jan
  • £334
    Feb
  • £356
    Mar
  • £382
    Apr
  • £435
    May
  • £381
    Jun
  • £439
    Jul
  • £417
    Aug
  • £303
    Sep

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Dubai to Colombo?

    Based on Trip.com data, Gulf Air offers Cheapest nonstop one-way flights from £112 (for example, DXB–CMB on Wed, Oct 14). For a Cheapest nonstop return flight, Gulf Air offers fares from £236, departing on Thu, Oct 15 and returning on Wed, Oct 21.
  • At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Dubai to Colombo with the following airlines, including: Flydubai SriLankan Airlines FitsAir Emirates Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • A flight from Dubai (DXB) to Colombo (CMB) takes an average of 5 hours 7 minutes.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Dubai to Colombo is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • On average, 34 direct flights operate each week between Dubai and Colombo. See below the schedules of the main airlines serving this route:
    Emirates: S/M/T/W/T/F/S – EK650 (departure at 03:18)
  • Here are some tips for finding the best flight deals from Dubai to Colombo on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates. The cheapest flight is currently on Wed, Oct 14, with one-way fares from just £112.
    · Compare airlines. FitsAir currently offers the lowest fares on this route.
    · Set up a price alert to track fare changes without searching every day.
    · Check Trip.com regularly for flight deals and available promo codes.
    · Avoid peak season or book early. January is generally the busiest month for travel to Colombo.
    · Get exclusive promo codes on the Trip.com app.
  • The cheapest month to book a flight from Dubai to Colombo is usually August, when demand is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our October flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Dubai to Colombo on October 12, 2026 with Gulf Air, with prices starting at £226.
  • Flights to Colombo can arrive at: Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB). The most common route connects Dubai International Airport and Bandaranaike International Airport (DXB–CMB).
  • The time difference between Colombo and Dubai is 1h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Dubai to Colombo is £202. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average return fare from Dubai to Colombo is £343. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Enter Dubai and Colombo, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveller details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.
  • Flydubai and FitsAirare the most popular budget airlines flying from Dubai to Colombo. Check baggage, seat and payment fees before comparing the final price.

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Change & Cancellation Policy

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Voluntary cancellation/change:
To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline's ticket policy.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If the flight schedule has changed and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please visit the customer support pages.