Cheap flights from Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport
DXB — CMB
22 Dec — 29 Dec1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Dubai Intl to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl are usually found in October or September, booked 5 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Tuesday
Cheap flight deals from Dubai to Colombo
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Dubai (DXB) to Colombo (CMB). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 22 November 2025.
Popular in
July
Cheapest in
October
Average price
₹ 31,323
Good one-way deal
₹ 11,195 or less
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (₹ 360,967 potential increase over avg. return price).
Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Colombo from Dubai with our price prediction graph.
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Dubai to Colombo. Price data was last updated on 21 November 2025.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, you should look to book at least 5 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of ₹ 11,601). Flying from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 21,239). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DXB to CMB?
Find hourly flight availability from Dubai to Colombo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 22 November 2025.
Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport as you normally would.
Weekly flight availability from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport
Explore weekly flight availability from Dubai to Colombo. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 22 November 2025.
The most flights from DXB to CMB are scheduled on a Wednesday (25 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (16 on average).
How often are flights from Dubai to Colombo delayed?
About 22% of weekly flights between Dubai and Colombo have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 97 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Dubai to Colombo flights?
Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Dubai to Colombo flights?
Over the past year, flydubai have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 16% of flights being delayed.
Related info for your journey
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What airport do you fly from for flights from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl?
Located just 10.9 km from the city centre, Dubai Intl is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl from Dubai. Booking flights from Dubai Intl (DXB) to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl should be relatively easy as there are 20 daily outbound flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl from 1 airline.
What is the cheapest airline to fly from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport round-trip?
Flying on FitsAir is currently your cheapest option to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, with prices starting at ₹ 20,791. FitsAir is 41% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.
What are the most reliable airlines from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport on time: flydubai (69%), Emirates (62%), Air Mauritius (55%).
Can I find deals for flights from Dubai to Colombo that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Dubai to Colombo flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Dubai to Colombo?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Dubai to Colombo.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Dubai to Colombo?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Dubai to Colombo by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of ₹ 11,601). Flying from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 21,239). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
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