Cheap Flights from Dubai (DXB) to Colombo (CMB)

Frequently Asked Questions

• What are the cheapest flights from Dubai to Colombo (DXB-CMB)?

  Based on Trip.com data, Gulf Air offers one-way fares as low as US$147 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. DXB to CMB on Sun, May 17), while Gulf Air offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$297 departing on Sun, May 17 and returning on Mon, May 25.

• Which airlines offer direct flights from Dubai to Colombo?

  At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Dubai to Colombo with the following airlines, including: FitsAir Srilankan Airlines Emirates Flydubai Hahn Air Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.

• How long is a flight from Dubai to Colombo?

  It takes about 4 hours 47 minutes to fly from Dubai to Colombo.

• When is the best time to book flights from Dubai to Colombo?

  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.

• How many flights are there per week from Dubai to Colombo?

  Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 22 flight per week flying from Dubai to Colombo. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Emirates: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- EK650 (02:29)

• How can I find the best deals on flights from Dubai to Colombo?

  To find best deals on flights from Dubai to Colombo, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
  · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Sun, May 17, with one-way flights priced at just US$147.
  · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is FitsAir.
  · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
  · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
  · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Colombo travel is around January.
  · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.

• When are flight tickets from Dubai (DXB) to Colombo (CMB) the cheapest?

  The cheapest months to fly from Dubai to Colombo is October, when demand for travel is lower.

• Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Dubai to Colombo on?

  After crunching the numbers on our April flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Dubai to Colombo on April 26, 2026 with IndiGo, with prices starting at US$153.

• Which airports can I fly to for Colombo from Dubai?

  You can land at any one of the following hubs in Colombo, with Dubai International Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (DXB-CMB) is by far the most common option on this route: Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB).

• Is there any time difference between Dubai and Colombo?

  The time difference between Colombo and Dubai is 1h.

• How do I change or cancel my ticket from Dubai to Colombo?

  Tickets can only be changed or canceled 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.