Flights from Dubai to Colombo
Nonstop flights from Dubai (DXB) to Colombo (CMB) take about 4h 37m (3,287 km). Flydubai and FitsAir fly it. Lowest fare seen: $168 one-way, nonstop (12 Oct 2026).
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When you land in Colombo
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Airlines flying Dubai to Colombo
Carriers on DXB–CMB according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 12 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.
Dubai to Colombo fares by month
Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Nov 2026, from $179 one-way. With stops: Apr 2027, from $164. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.
| Departing | Nonstop from | Cheaper with stops |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | $19824 Oct 2026 · Flydubai | $178 · 2 stops26 Oct 2026 |
| Nov 2026 | $17925 Nov 2026 · FitsAir | $177 · 1 stop9 Nov 2026 |
| Dec 2026 | $2074 Dec 2026 · FitsAir | — |
| Jan 2027 | $21227 Jan 2027 · FitsAir | $168 · 1 stop26 Jan 2027 |
| Feb 2027 | $2014 Feb 2027 · FitsAir | $167 · 1 stop28 Feb 2027 |
| Mar 2027 | $21424 Mar 2027 · FitsAir | $174 · 1 stop1 Mar 2027 |
| Apr 2027 | $21527 Apr 2027 · FitsAir | $164 · 1 stop12 Apr 2027 |
| May 2027 | $2807 May 2027 · Flydubai | $170 · 1 stop9 May 2027 |
When to go for the lowest fare
Fares were close across the months we saw: $177 for November 2026, $164 at best after that.
Nonstop or with a stop
A connection undercut nonstop in 7 of 7 months with both fares.
From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Dubai to Colombo, 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 Colombo
Based on weather and travel conditions in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka has two coasts with opposite monsoon patterns. West coast (Colombo, Galle) is best Dec–March; east coast (Trincomalee, Arugam Bay) is best June–September.
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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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