Flights from Dubai to Colombo
Nonstop flights from Dubai (DXB) to Colombo (CMB) take about 4h 37m. Flydubai flies it. Lowest fare seen: $187 one-way, nonstop (8 Oct 2026).
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Dubai → Colombo flights
Fares seen from $187 one-way (8 Oct 2026). Live prices for your dates on the booking site.
Route snapshot: Dubai to Colombo
Dubai (DXB) to Colombo (CMB) is 3,287 km, about 4h 37m flying nonstop. Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on this route include Flydubai. The lowest one-way fare seen recently was $187 with Flydubai (nonstop), departing 30 Oct 2026 — as of 8 Oct 2026.
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Fares seen
The lowest one-way fare seen was $187 with Flydubai (nonstop), departing 30 Oct 2026. Checked 8 Oct 2026 — fares move daily.
Seasonality
Colombo demand usually strengthens around December – March (west), June – September (east), which can push fares higher on this corridor.
Who flies it
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares here include Flydubai. More carriers may sell it with a connection.
Airlines flying Dubai to Colombo
Carriers on DXB–CMB according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 8 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.
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.
Direct & Connecting Flights
Nonstop flights link Dubai (DXB) and Colombo (CMB), taking about 4h 37m. Connecting itineraries can be cheaper but take longer.
Fares & Price Guide
The lowest one-way fare seen on DXB–CMB was $187 USD (nonstop) as of 8 Oct 2026. Set a fare alert to be told when it drops.
About Colombo, Sri Lanka
Flights arrive at Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB). Best visited during December – March (west), June – September (east). See the destination guide for hotels, visa requirements and travel tips.
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Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 8 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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