Cheap flights from Dubai to Colombo (DXB–CMB)
DXBDubai International Airport
United Arab Emirates
United Arab Emirates
CMBBandaranaike International Colombo Airport
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka
Emirates, FitsAir, flydubai and SriLankan Airlines fly Dubai to Colombo (DXB–CMB) nonstop and back, a great-circle distance of 3,290 km (2,040 mi).
- From
- DXB
- Dubai
- To
- CMB
- Colombo
- Nonstop
- Yes · 4 airlines
- Airlines
- EK · 8D · FZ · UL
- Cheapest fare found
- AED 597 one-way
- Distance
- 3,290 km (2,040 mi)
- Time difference
- Colombo 1 hour 30 minutes ahead
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Dubai to Colombo fares by month
Cheapest one-way fare found: AED 597 for February 2027 on Gulf Air (1 stop). Nonstop from AED 692.
- Oct ’26AED 622nonstop AED 692
- Nov ’26AED 699
- Dec ’26AED 624nonstop AED 785
- Jan ’27AED 621nonstop AED 811
- Feb ’27AED 597
- Mar ’27AED 617nonstop AED 809
- Apr ’27AED 699
- Jul ’27AED 932
Cheapest one-way fares per month of departure in the Aviasales price cache, found . Fares change by the hour: the live fare is shown when you search.
When to fly DXB–CMB
For Dubai International (DXB) to Bandaranaike Colombo (CMB), February 2027 had the lowest fare found (AED 597). Set your watch 1 hour 30 minutes forward on landing at CMB.
Dubai to Colombo: frequently asked questions
Fares: Aviasales price cache, 8 October 2026.
How much is a flight from Dubai International (DXB) to Bandaranaike Colombo (CMB)?
From AED 597 one-way, the cheapest fare found for February 2027 on Gulf Air with 1 stop; nonstop from AED 692 (found 8 October 2026).
Which airlines fly DXB–CMB direct?
Emirates, FitsAir, flydubai and SriLankan Airlines.
What is the cheapest month to fly DXB–CMB?
February 2027, at AED 597; the dearest month found was AED 932.
What is the time difference between Dubai and Colombo?
Colombo is 1 hour 30 minutes ahead of Dubai: a DXB departure at noon is 13:30 local time in CMB.
Colombo to Dubai: the return flight (CMB–DXB)
All 4 airlines also fly CMB–DXB nonstop.
Airlines flying DXB–CMB nonstop
| Airline | Usually takes off (DXB time) | Type | Alliance | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Emirates EK | — | full-service | — | — |
| FitsAir 8D | — | full-service | — | — |
 flydubai FZ | — | low-cost | — | — |
| SriLankan Airlines UL | — | full-service | oneworld | — |
One-stop alternatives to flying DXB–CMB nonstop
One airline on both legs; check it's sold as one ticket.
- Via Muscat (MCT) with SalamAir: 3,290 km (2,040 mi) flown, almost no further than nonstop.
- Via Bengaluru (BLR) with
IndiGo: 3,400 km (2,120 mi) flown, 4% further than nonstop. - Via Mumbai (BOM) with
Air India and IndiGo: 3,450 km (2,140 mi) flown, 5% further than nonstop. - Via Chennai (MAA) with IndiGo: 3,580 km (2,220 mi) flown, 9% further than nonstop.
- Via Hyderabad (HYD) with IndiGo: 3,670 km (2,280 mi) flown, 12% further than nonstop.
DXB–CMB route map
More from Dubai and Colombo
Explore the airlines’ route maps
- Emirates route map and destinations
- FitsAir route map and destinations
- flydubai route map and destinations
- SriLankan Airlines route map and destinations
Plan your arrival at Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB)
Departure
Dubai International Airport
Dubai International (DXB), Dubai. 3 terminals. In our data, 84 airlines fly nonstop from DXB to 255 destinations.
View DXB airport guide →Arrival
Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport
Bandaranaike Colombo (CMB), Colombo.
Weather in Colombo vs Dubai
Colombo is warmer than Dubai in 4 months and cooler in 7; the biggest gap is in August (30°C against 42°C). In October it averages 30°C in Colombo and 37°C in Dubai.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colombo | 31° | 32° | 32° | 32° | 32° | 31° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 31° | 31° |
| Dubai | 24° | 25° | 30° | 34° | 38° | 40° | 42° | 42° | 40° | 37° | 31° | 26° |
Average daily highs. Climate normals from Colombo and Dubai (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA), which cite the national weather services.
Onward from Colombo
Places you can't fly to nonstop from DXB, but can from CMB — for a stopover or a second leg.
Related routes
Sources
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- emirates.com — Emirates destinations from Dubai
- en.wikipedia.org — current destination list, cross-checked 2026-09-25 (terminated routes removed)
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