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Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Dubai to Colombo that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent return flight deals from Dubai to Bandaranaike Intl

Recommended round-trip deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from Dubai to Bandaranaike Intl.
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11:45 - 15:00DXB-CMB
25h 45m1 stop
16:00 - 18:15CMB-DXB
27h 45m1 stop
AED 1,142Air India
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Mon, 27 Jan - Tue, 4 Feb
19:15 - 15:00DXB-CMB
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16:00 - 17:55CMB-DXB
27h 25m1 stop
AED 1,146Air India
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Mon, 20 Jan - Mon, 27 Jan
18:00 - 00:10DXB-CMB
4h 40mdirect
13:45 - 16:45CMB-DXB
4h 30mdirect
AED 1,197FitsAir
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Tue, 7 Jan - Fri, 31 Jan
23:15 - 05:25DXB-CMB
4h 40mdirect
18:55 - 22:15CMB-DXB
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AED 1,208FitsAir
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Tue, 22 Apr - Sat, 26 Apr
20:05 - 03:50DXB-CMB
6h 15m1 stop
04:50 - 19:05CMB-DXB
15h 45m1 stop
AED 1,296Salam Air
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Fri, 31 Jan - Fri, 7 Feb
20:05 - 03:50DXB-CMB
6h 15m1 stop
04:50 - 19:05CMB-DXB
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AED 1,304Salam Air
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Thu, 16 Jan - Sun, 19 Jan
18:30 - 00:30DXB-CMB
4h 30mdirect
10:30 - 16:00CMB-DXB
7h 00m1 stop
AED 1,344flydubai
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Mon, 20 Jan - Mon, 27 Jan
01:10 - 09:30DXB-CMB
6h 50m1 stop
23:00 - 02:35CMB-DXB
5h 05mdirect
AED 1,418flydubai
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Mon, 17 Feb - Wed, 5 Mar
16:10 - 21:55DXB-CMB
4h 15mdirect
17:20 - 20:55CMB-DXB
5h 05mdirect
AED 1,576Emirates
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Thu, 20 Feb - Thu, 27 Mar
09:40 - 18:25DXB-CMB
7h 15m1 stop
10:30 - 16:00CMB-DXB
7h 00m1 stop
AED 1,579Emirates
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Flights from Dubai to Bandaranaike Intl - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Dubai to Bandaranaike Intl to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Dubai to Colombo?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from Dubai to Colombo, you should consider leaving on a Thursday and avoid Saturdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Dubai, you’ll find the best rates on Tuesdays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is October, where tickets cost AED 1,219 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is AED 1,689 and AED 1,686 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 2 stops stopover the cheapest option at AED 1,184 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 1 week before departure.

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Low season

October

High season

April

Cheapest flight

AED 488
Best time to beat the crowds (20% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (6% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Dubai to Bandaranaike Intl

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Dubai to Bandaranaike Intl based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Dubai to Colombo flights

  • Are there direct flights from Dubai to Colombo?

    Those wanting to find direct flights from Dubai to Colombo will have the best luck booking their flights through KAYAK, with airlines such as Emirates and Srilankan Airlines. However, if you are on a budget, there are also several flight routes that have short stopovers in places like Male in the Maldives.

  • Are on-site hotels at Bandaranaike International Airport?

    The Serenediva Transit Hotel is the only hotel inside Bandaranaike International Airport. The hotel is only for customers who have a long layover in Colombo, but there are loads of hotel options for guests who want to stay close to the airport. Staying close to the airport will give you the peace of mind you need to ensure you'll be on time for your flight back out of Bandaranaike International Airport. They are also useful if you land at the airport late and need a spot to rest your head. The nearest hotel to Colombo Airport is the Ramada by Wyndham Katunayake Colombo International Airport, which is less than 1 km away from the airport. You can get a taxi from the airport to the hotel, which is the best way to get there if you are travelling with baggage. There is also a free airport shuttle service provided by the hotel.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport was AED 133 for a one-way ticket and AED 311 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Dubai to Colombo?

    Dubai airport is called Dubai Intl and the only airport in Colombo is Colombo Bandaranaike Intl.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Dubai to Colombo?

    flydubai, and Emirates offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Dubai to Colombo flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Dubai to Colombo?

    The Airbus A320-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Dubai to Colombo flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Dubai to Colombo?

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Dubai and Colombo, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Dubai to Colombo?

    There are direct flights from Dubai to Colombo on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Dubai to Colombo, Emirates or SriLankan Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Dubai to Colombo are Emirates and SriLankan Airlines. With an average price for the route of AED 1,838 and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. SriLankan Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of AED 1,749 and an overall rating of 7.1.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Dubai to Colombo?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Dubai to Colombo.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Dubai to Colombo?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Colombo from Dubai is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Dubai to Colombo?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Colombo with an airline and back to Dubai with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Dubai to Colombo?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Colombo from Dubai up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for AED 556 or less one-way and AED 1,396 or less round-trip.
  • You can get from Colombo Airport to Colombo city centre using the Colombo Express bus, which will get you to the city centre in 30 minutes and will cost around Rs 500 (AED 5.00).
  • The official name of Colombo Airport is Bandaranaike International Airport, which is located 20 miles from the city centre of Colombo. If you need to get a taxi after your stay in Colombo, it's always best to know the proper name of the airport to avoid confusion.
  • With spa and shower facilities all over Dubai International's Terminal 3, why not take the time to freshen up before boarding your flight to Colombo.
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Prefer to fly direct from Dubai Intl to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl?

Find which airlines fly direct from Dubai Intl Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Dubai Intl to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Monday

Air Canada, Air Mauritius, Emirates, +4 more

Air Canada, Air Mauritius, +5 more

Tuesday

Air Canada, Air Mauritius, Emirates, +4 more

Air Canada, Air Mauritius, +5 more

Wednesday

Air Canada, Air Mauritius, Emirates, +4 more

Air Canada, Air Mauritius, +5 more

Thursday

Air Canada, Air Mauritius, Emirates, +4 more

Air Canada, Air Mauritius, +5 more

Friday

Air Canada, Air Mauritius, Emirates, +4 more

Air Canada, Air Mauritius, +5 more

Saturday

Air Canada, Air Mauritius, Emirates, +4 more

Air Canada, Air Mauritius, +5 more

Sunday

Air Canada, Air Mauritius, Emirates, +4 more

Air Canada, Air Mauritius, +5 more

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Direct returns

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Dubai Intl

Monday

Air Canada, Air Mauritius, Emirates, +5 more

Air Canada, Air Mauritius, +6 more

Tuesday

Air Canada, Air Mauritius, Emirates, +5 more

Air Canada, Air Mauritius, +6 more

Wednesday

Air Canada, Air Mauritius, Emirates, +5 more

Air Canada, Air Mauritius, +6 more

Thursday

Air Canada, Air Mauritius, Emirates, +5 more

Air Canada, Air Mauritius, +6 more

Friday

Air Canada, Air Mauritius, Emirates, +5 more

Air Canada, Air Mauritius, +6 more

Saturday

Air Canada, Air Mauritius, Emirates, +5 more

Air Canada, Air Mauritius, +6 more

Sunday

Air Canada, Air Mauritius, Emirates, +5 more

Air Canada, Air Mauritius, +6 more

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Top 4 airlines serving from Dubai to Bandaranaike Intl

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Dubai to Colombo. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Dubai to Bandaranaike Intl? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.1
EmiratesOverall score based on 3412 reviews
8.0Comfort
8.3Crew
8.2Entertainment
8.1Boarding
7.9Food
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Very bad groud crew taking bags less than 7kg Bad food Old plane

2.0 MediocreAlaa, Dec 2024DXB - ALG
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Very bad groud crew taking bags less than 7kg Bad food Old plane

Loved that I had an exit row seat, and there was no one else in the row! And again, I don' use on-line entertainment at all (I read or sleep) but I very much appreciate that I didn't hear anyone else's entertainment!

Delayed, Bad American style food (not tasty, horrible cheese for a flight to France). Incompetent cabin crew (I asked how to connect by cable my headphones and the flight attendant suggested me Bluetooth which is not available). Good space

Flight was pathetic, felt like a old plane was modified and brought in service. Didnt like the aircraft at all. Crew and services were good.but aircraft totally dissappointment.

Emirates is always a pleasure to travel on. From the spectacular First and Business Class configurations of your big A380 and 777, to the Bar Lounge to, of course, your impecable on board flight attendance and their iconic uniform, now also even available for young girls. All the destinations that Emirates offers makes it an airline of choice many a time.

Loved everything! This flight had premium economy and I didn't see an option to upgraded to premium economy OR buy premium economy tickets. How come?

Some Crew were distinguishably fake in their interactions with passengers.

We was missed the flight They doesn’t lest us fly next flight without payment They charge me 606 hundred dollars What is very unacceptable,our first fight ticket was almost 2000 dollars, again paid 700 it’s hurt … airlines need to do something please

Enough vegetarian food was not available on the flight for all vegetarian guests on the plane. Crew did not adequately handle this experience

Boarding was a mess, no one managing the queues. I got my meal as the pilot announced starting commencing descent and basic drink not available. No air bridge so takes forever to deplane the A380 onto buses.

Used to Etihad employees are very rude and unprofessional but now better than before over all is okay now

The flight take time was changed 23 times. The system kept sending messages it will be earlier at 4am and eventually the flight was at 9am I didn’t sleep all night because of that

This flight was a dreamliner so I think the space was ok for the legs, but the option for food was again limited and the crew was same.

The seat was like there is no leg space....there were no proper option for food in the airline. It seemed like the airline was at brink of bankruptcy. The crew was helpful except for a few.

Boarding was efficient, had to check in cabin luggage. Seats were narrow, food was more in quantity, received cabin luggage on the luggage belt which was fine.

Needs better seat for business class. My seat was falling apart. Also no WiFi on that flight

In never flown this flight, because my flight coning from Barcelona was delayed.

Only 1 time food and drinks together was offered, for total 5 hours duration drinks and snacks was never offered. For some people food choice was not available, only veg was available. No entertainment option was there. Crew members were mostly back of the flight asking each other for KitKat and chips to share between them.

Etihad flight sector is a local . .give the same quality upto destination

Seat selection screen while online check-in could include free seats to choose from and show the options before we proceed. Currently, it is auto-allocated and there are no options for free seat selections.

From the checking, ground handlimg was very poor.seems new personal on duty,people qho suppose to be teaching them didnt see around.new people may mislead passenger, as of flt info boards, not give proper info.even informatiin counter people dont get uptodate info.makin big ques, totally disaster.guests were not happy about it.even boarding to aircraft some BC class pax sent to aft staircase, some aft pasx sent to front door.poor ground handling.may need to improove.

Nice crew.flight delay fromBKK for some ground prep issue I guess, crew serve well to guest, and respect to guest as well. As usual AC is old,and nt much comert in compare to other rehional airliners.other than that.all good

All good, on time, depart.only bad side was, airxraft is too old to be in business.hope ailine will manage somethinv somewhat.all good

Flight was on time.food is as usual good.Aircraft is old.old A320, seats aithout any display.crew serve well

Was good, comparatively. A330, with good crew set.on time depature. And crew try there best, to make thing efficient.

Spesific ,Crew and cabin manager, look after all pax on board despite being in a old A320 equipment.Got free seat upgrade as well,but old style seats, no much comfert on it.But food and the spesific crew, was amazing.maintain airlanka standerd.the cabin manager, who was so much keen,keen operate as per SOP.

Was got free upgrade, on old A320.aircraft is out dated kind of.bt service ,cabin manager, tried there best.and food was excelent.

When flying from Indian Sector, should be more prepared with Indian food

KAYAK Real time status update is not accurate.the flight inbound rejected and go around.and came back and land. Delay abt 30 min.still shows ontime.track ur self if u wana real time.and cabin crew s are nicer. Aircraft is jst ok.old airplane.and in midflight ,seems have some compressor issue.airconditioning was nt work properly either.I could litarary see guests were cheking if AC is working.bt on landing it start to gv cool.which probably some one intentionaly kept .which was so bad.even breathing was bit difficult.otjer than that.for me all ok.

This leg of the trip was smoother than compared to the initial trip. Sri Lankan Airlines still have much work to do to improve the overall travel experience.

BEST air crew in the industry and service delivery takes it to the next level from great to AMAZING!!!

No TVs are working, in my local busses also not work sometimes. Is the both are same,,

The timing for this flight is really odd.. at 4.45AM If it was 1AM or 8AM it would be great. I guess its probably for European connecting flights with Emirates? Anyway, for a budget airline, the business class product in FlyDubai is quite decent. You even get Champagne, although 4AM is an off time to have it. The Throne seat for me while is great for privacy, sleeping isn't great for the foot extension. This flight is great for me due to its direct nature but if Emirates did it, I would choose that.

The quality is worse and worse , this business ticket pricing is overpriced !!!!

The Plane was very small.. domestic route will perfect not international

If I have a choice I would not use this airline. They moved by booking to Smart Wings, an airline they code share with. Changing terminals in buses and dealing with some of the staff associated with it is not the best experience. Having stated that I must share that the crew of Smart Wings airlines was polite.

Consider serving food to all passengers regardless of food reservation status during booking.

This was a smartwings operated flight. Flydubai is no longer value for money. Their prices are as high as emirates whereas delays, services and overall quality is as low as any other low cost carrier.

The only highlight on this flight was the taste of the food, which was surprisingly good. Everything else was below average, and the cabin crew service especially stood out for being slow and inattentive. We were surrounded by toddlers/babies and it made our 4 hour flight feel like 10 hours. Granted, that's not the airline's fault, but it added to the overall subpar experience.

Second-row economy doesn't have leg space if you are 6 feet

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Dubai to Colombo found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
7/1Tue
directFitsAir
4h 40mDXB-CMB
AED 488
17/2Mon
directFitsAir
4h 40mDXB-CMB
AED 492
6/3Thu
1 stopSalam Air
6h 15mDXB-CMB
AED 544
16/1Thu
1 stopSalam Air
6h 15mDXB-CMB
AED 547
8/1Wed
directflydubai
4h 30mDXB-CMB
AED 558
25/1Sat
directflydubai
4h 30mDXB-CMB
AED 595
16/1Thu
1 stopطيران الجزيرة‎
12h 50mDXB-CMB
AED 705
29/1Wed
1 stopطيران الجزيرة‎
9h 15mDXB-CMB
AED 746
31/12Tue
directSriLankan Airlines
4h 20mDXB-CMB
AED 753
31/12Tue
directSriLankan Airlines
4h 20mDXB-CMB
AED 757

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Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Dubai to Colombo that are departing in the next 10 days.
23/12Mon
multi-stop
30h 59mDXB-CMB
31/12Tue
direct
4h 30mCMB-DXB
AED 1,374
19/12Thu
multi-stopAir India
28h 40mDXB-CMB
18/1Sat
multi-stopAir India
7h 25mCMB-DXB
AED 1,436
22/12Sun
multi-stopflydubai
21h 50mDXB-CMB
25/12Wed
directflydubai
5h 05mCMB-DXB
AED 1,770
21/12Sat
multi-stopSalam Air
6h 15mDXB-CMB
24/12Tue
multi-stopSalam Air
15h 45mCMB-DXB
AED 1,833
19/12Thu
multi-stopSalam Air
6h 15mDXB-CMB
24/12Tue
multi-stopSalam Air
15h 45mCMB-DXB
AED 1,836
20/12Fri
multi-stopflydubai
23h 15mDXB-CMB
24/12Tue
multi-stopflydubai
7h 00mCMB-DXB
AED 1,862
20/12Fri
directFitsAir
4h 40mDXB-CMB
26/12Thu
directFitsAir
4h 30mCMB-DXB
AED 1,913
23/12Mon
directEmirates
4h 15mDXB-CMB
28/12Sat
directEmirates
5h 05mCMB-DXB
AED 2,204
23/12Mon
directEmirates
4h 15mDXB-CMB
8/1Wed
multi-stopEmirates
7h 20mCMB-DXB
AED 2,244
21/12Sat
directFitsAir
4h 40mDXB-CMB
23/12Mon
directFitsAir
4h 30mCMB-DXB
AED 2,611

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