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Cheapest time to fly from Colombo to Dhaka

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available in the middle of December. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.

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Flight Duration9 h and 30 mFlights between Colombo and Dhaka take, on average, 9 h and 30 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight£193Cheapest price for a flight between Colombo and Dhaka found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Origin airportBandaranaike International AirportWhen flying from Colombo to Dhaka

Destination airportHazrat Shahjalal International AirportFor the route from Colombo to Dhaka

High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from Colombo to Dhaka

Airlines flying this routeFITS Aviation Airline(s) with flights between Colombo to Dhaka

One-way average Price£261The average price for a flight Colombo - Dhaka at Opodo is £261, based on the price of last 6 months

Best time to bookJuneAccording to real data January is the most popular time to book a flight to Dhaka when departing from Colombo

Exchange rate

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Last checked on Sat 31/10

Distance: 1,353 mi

Colombo airports

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)How far from city centre: 17 mi

Dhaka airports

Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC)How far from city centre: 5 mi

Book your Colombo to Dhaka flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Colombo to Dhaka (Bangladesh) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

The cheapest fare booked on this route in recent days was £193, although the price you're shown will vary with your travel dates and departure times.

Flying non-stop from Colombo to Dhaka takes roughly 6 h and 5 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Colombo–Dhaka route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

Departure airport: Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Arrival airport: Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC)

The weather in Dhaka

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Dhaka, temperatures average around 33ºC in the warmest months and roughly 14ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

Highs: up to 34ºC
Lows: down to 13ºC
Hottest month: April
Coldest month: January
Driest month: January
Wettest month: July

Tips for cheaper flights from Colombo to Dhaka

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from Colombo to Dhaka:

Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Dhaka. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Colombo to Dhaka

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Colombo to Dhaka?

When you fly from Colombo to Dhaka the average price is £261. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.

How can I find cheap flights from Colombo to Dhaka at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from Colombo to Dhaka is 193 £. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

When is the best time to book a flight from Colombo to Dhaka?

The most popular months to book a flight from Colombo to Dhaka are January, February and September, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from Colombo to Dhaka?

The best time of the year to go to Dhaka when flying from Colombo depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, June is the top 1º month to fly to Dhaka from Colombo in terms of searches from our customer, followed by March and July. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, April, May and February are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Colombo - Dhaka.

How long does the flight take to go from Colombo to Dhaka?

The total flight time between Colombo and Dhaka is of around 9 h and 30 m on average, considering an average distance of 1,353.33 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

How is the weather in Dhaka compared to Colombo?

While in Colombo temperatures can reach an average of 28º ºC in summer, Dhaka can experience temperatures up to 28º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, the weather shows around 20º ºC in Dhaka, compared to the 27º ºC average in Colombo.

Which airports have flights between Colombo and Dhaka?

The main airport route flying between Colombo and Dhaka is: Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport(DAC). This route is covered by the following airline(s):

Which are the airlines with flights from Colombo to Dhaka?

Airlines with direct flights departing from Colombo to Dhaka are:

FITS Aviation .
A.P.G. DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM .
Srilankan Airlines.

IndiGo

Air India

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