$191+ Cheap flights from Bandaranaike Intl (CMB) to Dubai, United Arab Emirates (DXB)
This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMB — DXB
Feb 28 — Mar 71
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Colombo to Dubai
Cheapest flights from Colombo to DubaiExplore the most affordable flight options available from Colombo to Dubai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 29, 2026.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Colombo to Dubai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 29, 2026.
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/91:20 pm
CMB
- DXB
Nonstop4h 55m
FitsAir
Fri 2/136:00 pm
DXB
- CMB
Nonstop4h 35m
FitsAir
Deal found 1/27![FitsAir logo]()
$316
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/181:20 pm
CMB
- DXB
Nonstop4h 55m
FitsAir
Sat 2/216:00 pm
DXB
- CMB
Nonstop4h 35m
FitsAir
Deal found 1/27![FitsAir logo]()
$317
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/101:20 pm
CMB
- DXB
Nonstop4h 55m
FitsAir
Tue 2/176:00 pm
DXB
- CMB
Nonstop4h 35m
FitsAir
Deal found 1/29![FitsAir logo]()
$328
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/81:20 pm
CMB
- DXB
Nonstop4h 55m
FitsAir
Thu 2/126:00 pm
DXB
- CMB
Nonstop4h 35m
FitsAir
Deal found 1/27![FitsAir logo]()
$329
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/61:20 pm
CMB
- DXB
Nonstop4h 55m
FitsAir
Sat 2/76:00 pm
DXB
- CMB
Nonstop4h 35m
FitsAir
Deal found 1/26![FitsAir logo]()
$330
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/71:20 pm
CMB
- DXB
Nonstop4h 55m
FitsAir
Fri 2/136:00 pm
DXB
- CMB
Nonstop4h 35m
FitsAir
Deal found 1/28![FitsAir logo]()
$332
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/241:20 pm
CMB
- DXB
Nonstop4h 55m
FitsAir
Tue 3/36:00 pm
DXB
- CMB
Nonstop4h 35m
FitsAir
Deal found 1/27![FitsAir logo]()
$333
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/251:20 pm
CMB
- DXB
Nonstop4h 55m
FitsAir
Wed 3/46:00 pm
DXB
- CMB
Nonstop4h 35m
FitsAir
Deal found 1/27![FitsAir logo]()
$339
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/61:20 pm
CMB
- DXB
Nonstop4h 55m
FitsAir
Fri 2/136:00 pm
DXB
- CMB
Nonstop4h 35m
FitsAir
Deal found 1/27![FitsAir logo]()
$340
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/231:20 pm
CMB
- DXB
Nonstop4h 55m
FitsAir
Thu 2/266:00 pm
DXB
- CMB
Nonstop4h 35m
FitsAir
Deal found 1/27![FitsAir logo]()
$342
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/91:20 pm
CMB
- DXB
Nonstop4h 55m
FitsAir
Wed 2/116:00 pm
DXB
- CMB
Nonstop4h 35m
FitsAir
Deal found 1/28![FitsAir logo]()
$344
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/31:20 pm
CMB
- DXB
Nonstop4h 55m
FitsAir
Wed 2/46:00 pm
DXB
- CMB
Nonstop4h 35m
FitsAir
Deal found 1/28![FitsAir logo]()
$346
Find flight deals from Colombo to Dubai
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Colombo (CMB) to Dubai (DXB). 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 January 29, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $316 (Booking.com) |
One-way from | $191 (Booking.com) |
Popular in | August |
Cheapest in | November |
Average price | $410 |
Good round-trip deal | $390 or less |
Good one-way deal | $272 or less |
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Colombo to Dubai that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 29, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Dubai that are best for you.
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Route
Depart
Return
Price
ColomboDubai
CMB - DXB
CMBDXB
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Tue 5/12
5:35 pm-8:45 pm
Nonstop4h 40m
Dubai Intl
Mon 5/18
1:55 am-8:10 am
Nonstop4h 45m
$379
ColomboDubai
CMB - DXB
CMBDXB
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Thu 5/7
2:05 am-5:15 am
Nonstop4h 40m
Dubai Intl
Fri 5/15
6:55 pm-1:05 am
Nonstop4h 40m
$379
ColomboDubai
CMB - DXB
CMBDXB
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Tue 5/5
5:35 pm-8:45 pm
Nonstop4h 40m
Dubai Intl
Mon 5/11
1:55 am-8:10 am
Nonstop4h 45m
$379
ColomboDubai
CMB - DXB
CMBDXB
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Tue 5/19
5:35 pm-8:45 pm
Nonstop4h 40m
Dubai Intl
Mon 5/25
1:55 am-10:15 am
1 stop6h 50m
$379
ColomboDubai
CMB - DXB
CMBDXB
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Wed 5/13
9:10 am-12:20 pm
Nonstop4h 40m
Dubai Intl
Wed 5/20
6:55 pm-1:05 am
Nonstop4h 40m
$379
ColomboDubai
CMB - DXB
CMBDXB
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Wed 5/6
11:15 am-4:40 pm
1 stop6h 55m
Dubai Intl
Tue 5/12
1:55 am-10:15 am
1 stop6h 50m
$379
ColomboDubai
CMB - DXB
CMBDXB
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Sat 5/2
5:35 pm-8:45 pm
Nonstop4h 40m
Dubai Intl
Sat 5/9
10:20 am-4:35 pm
Nonstop4h 45m
$379
ColomboDubai
CMB - DXB
CMBDXB
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Mon 5/4
11:15 am-4:40 pm
1 stop6h 55m
Dubai Intl
Mon 5/11
6:55 pm-1:05 am
Nonstop4h 40m
$379
ColomboDubai
CMB - DXB
CMBDXB
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Sat 5/23
2:05 am-5:15 am
Nonstop4h 40m
Dubai Intl
Sun 5/31
6:55 pm-1:05 am
Nonstop4h 40m
$379
ColomboDubai
CMB - DXB
CMBDXB
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Sat 5/23
11:15 am-4:40 pm
1 stop6h 55m
Dubai Intl
Fri 5/29
1:55 am-10:15 am
1 stop6h 50m
$379
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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Colombo to Dubai in January.
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| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*1 star |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport-Dubai flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport-Dubai flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport-Dubai flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport-Dubai flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport-Dubai flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Best time to book a flight from Colombo to Dubai
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Dubai?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Colombo to Dubai. Price data was last updated on January 23, 2026.
The price you pay for your flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Dubai may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 87 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Dubai?
Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Dubai (average of $82). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Dubai in August is currently the most expensive (average of $280). 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 CMB to DXB?
Find hourly flight availability from Colombo to Dubai. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 29, 2026.
It’s optimal to fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Dubai at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 64% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.
What is the cheapest day to fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Dubai?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Colombo to Dubai. Price data was last updated on January 24, 2026.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Dubai flight should consider departing on Wednesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
How often are flights from Colombo to Dubai delayed?
About 15% of weekly flights between Colombo and Dubai have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 112 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Colombo to Dubai flights?
Historically, flights departing at night 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?
Monday 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 Colombo to Dubai flights?
Over the last year, FitsAir have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 13% of flights being delayed.
What’s the top layover airport for flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Dubai?
Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Dubai chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.
Mumbai (BOM) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 40% of 1-stop itineraries from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Dubai on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Dubai?
Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Dubai, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.
Muscat (MCT) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $191.
What’s the fastest layover option from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Dubai?
Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Dubai, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.
Flights via Abu Dhabi (AUH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 7h 50m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Dubai?
Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Dubai, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Abu Dhabi (AUH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 35m.
Reviews of airlines servicing Dubai
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Dubai. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Dubai. Reviews last updated January 29, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, Etihad Airways, and SriLankan Airlines from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Dubai. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
8.2
Comfort
8.0
Food
7.9
Crew
8.3
Overall
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentNamakajjo,Dec 2025
EBB - DXB
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
8.2
Comfort
8.0
Food
7.9
Crew
8.3
Overall
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentNamakajjo,Dec 2025
EBB - DXB
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
8.2
Comfort
8.0
Food
7.9
Crew
8.3
Overall
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentNamakajjo,Dec 2025
EBB - DXB
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
8.2
Comfort
8.0
Food
7.9
Crew
8.3
Overall
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentNamakajjo,Dec 2025
EBB - DXB
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
8.2
Comfort
8.0
Food
7.9
Crew
8.3
Overall
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentNamakajjo,Dec 2025
EBB - DXB
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Top 8 airlines flying from Colombo to Dubai
Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Colombo to Dubai. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 29, 2026.
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$81 | Average$228 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
| Cheapest$112 | Average$186 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$127 | Average$175 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time79% | |
| Cheapest$192 | Average$336 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$224 | Average$389 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$290 | Average$371 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$349 | Average$409 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time68% | |
| Cheapest$365 | Average$408 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% |