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Cheapest time to fly from Dubai to Colombo

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available in the middle of November. 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 Duration12 hoursFlights between Dubai and Colombo take, on average, 12 hours minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight£83Cheapest price for a flight between Dubai and Colombo found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Origin airportsDubai International AirportFor flights from Dubai to Colombo

Destination airportBandaranaike International AirportFor the route from Dubai to Colombo

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

Airlines flying this routeFITS Aviation , A.P.G. DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM , FlexflightAirline(s) with flights between Dubai to Colombo

One-way average Price£231The average price for a flight Dubai - Colombo at Opodo is £231, based on the price of last 6 months

Best time to bookDecemberAccording to real data September is the most popular time to book a flight to Colombo when departing from Dubai

Airlines that fly from Dubai to Colombo

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Last checked on Tue 03/11

Distance: 2,054 mi

Dubai airports

Dubai International Airport (DXB)How far from city centre: 12 mi

Colombo airports

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

Book your Dubai to Colombo flight

Search direct and connecting flights from Dubai to Colombo (Sri Lanka) 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 £83, although the price you're shown will vary with your travel dates and departure times.

Flying non-stop from Dubai to Colombo takes roughly 5 h and 45 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the Dubai–Colombo route

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

Departure airport: Dubai International Airport (DXB)
Arrival airport: Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)

The weather in Colombo

The best time to go may come down to the kind of weather you most enjoy. In Colombo, temperatures average around 32ºC in the warmest months and roughly 23ºC in the coldest. Bear this in mind when deciding what to pack and planning time outdoors.

Highs: up to 32ºC
Lows: down to 22ºC
Hottest month: April
Coldest month: January
Driest month: January
Wettest month: November

Tips for cheaper flights from Dubai to Colombo

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

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 Colombo. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from Dubai to Colombo

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

When you fly from Dubai to Colombo the average price is £231. 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 Dubai to Colombo at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from Dubai to Colombo is 83 £. 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 Dubai to Colombo?

The most popular months to book a flight from Dubai to Colombo are September, August and October, based on the searches of our customers.

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

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

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

The total flight time between Dubai and Colombo is of around 12 hours on average, considering an average distance of 2,053.53 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 Colombo compared to Dubai?

While in Dubai temperatures can reach an average of 34º ºC in summer, Colombo can experience temperatures up to 28º ºC during the hot season. In winter, however, the weather shows around 27º ºC in Colombo, compared to the 20º ºC average in Dubai.

Which airports have flights between Dubai and Colombo?

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

Which are the airlines with flights from Dubai to Colombo?

Airlines with direct flights departing from Dubai to Colombo are:

Flydubai.
Emirates.
Srilankan Airlines.

Air India

Gulf Air
Etihad Airways

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