Flights from Colombo to Dubai
Nonstop flights from Colombo (CMB) to Dubai (DXB) take about 4h 37m (3,287 km). SriLankan Airlines and FitsAir fly it. Lowest fare seen: $172 one-way, nonstop (12 Oct 2026).
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When you land in Dubai
The airport transfer and the few things worth sorting before you fly.
Airport transfer
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Airlines flying Colombo to Dubai
Carriers on CMB–DXB according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 12 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.
Colombo to Dubai fares by month
Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Nov 2026, from $153 one-way. With stops: Oct 2026, from $151. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.
| Departing | Nonstop from | Cheaper with stops |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | $17327 Oct 2026 · SriLankan Airlines | $151 · 1 stop28 Oct 2026 |
| Nov 2026 | $15318 Nov 2026 · FitsAir | — |
| Dec 2026 | $15321 Dec 2026 · FitsAir | — |
| Jan 2027 | $19527 Jan 2027 · FitsAir | — |
| Feb 2027 | $17315 Feb 2027 · FitsAir | $158 · 1 stop15 Feb 2027 |
| Mar 2027 | $17216 Mar 2027 · SriLankan Airlines | $159 · 1 stop1 Mar 2027 |
| Apr 2027 | $17327 Apr 2027 · SriLankan Airlines | — |
| May 2027 | $1769 May 2027 · SriLankan Airlines | — |
When to go for the lowest fare
Fares were close across the months we saw: $151 for October 2026, $153 at best after that.
Nonstop or with a stop
A connection undercut nonstop in 3 of 3 months with both fares.
From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Colombo to Dubai, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.
Best time to fly to Dubai
Based on weather and travel conditions in UAE
Winter (October–April) is perfect with temperatures around 24°C and clear skies. Peak summer (June–September) sees temperatures above 40°C but indoor malls and beaches remain popular.
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Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 12 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.
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