Cheap flights from Colombo to Dubai
Flights overview
Prices shown are for one adult in Economy class flights from Zürich to New York. This includes the cheapest Business class options where available.
Prices reflect the lowest available in the next three months, though they are subject to change and availability.
Last-minute deals apply to the cheapest weekend trips available in the next seven days, with weekend trips being flights departing between Thursday and Saturday and returning on Sunday or Monday.
Flight duration shown is based on nonstop flights or those with the fewest stops available.
Prices reflect the lowest available in the next three months, though they are subject to change and availability.
Last-minute deals apply to the cheapest weekend trips available in the next seven days, with weekend trips being flights departing between Thursday and Saturday and returning on Sunday or Monday.
Flight duration shown is based on nonstop flights or those with the fewest stops available.
Useful information for finding cheap flights from Colombo to Dubai and booking your next trip
| Cheapest round-trip flights | HK$2,485 | FitsAirNonstop5 hrThu, Feb 5 — Wed, Feb 11 | The cheapest round-trip flight from Colombo to Dubai is currently HK$2,485 | |
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| Cheapest one-way flight | HK$1,214 | FitsAirNonstop5 hrMon, Dec 22 | The cheapest one-way flight from Colombo to Dubai is currently HK$1,214 | |
| Last-minute weekend getaway | HK$3,009 | flydubaiNonstop6 hrSat, Dec 27 — Sun, Dec 28 | The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Colombo to Dubai is currently HK$3,009 | |
| Cheapest business class flights | HK$7,806 | flydubaiNonstop6 hrThu, Feb 12 — Sat, Feb 21 | The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Colombo to Dubai is currently HK$7,806 |
| Fastest flight | 4 hr 30 min | The fastest nonstop flight from Colombo to Dubai takes 4 hr 30 min |
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| Nonstop flights | Every day | There are direct flights on this route every day. |
When is the cheapest time to fly?
Typical prices for the least expensive flights for 1-week trips from Colombo to Dubai per month. Insights are based on fares observed in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ.
The cheapest month to fly from Colombo to Dubai is typically October. The most expensive month to fly is typically August.
| October Cheapest | Typical prices: HK$2,000–2,650 |
|---|---|
| August Most expensive | Typical prices: HK$3,150–3,900 |
Popular airlines from Colombo to Dubai
Popularity is based on the number of weekly nonstop and connecting flights the airline operates. Connecting flights do not include interline routes.
Flight suggestions are based on an airline's cheapest round-trip fares from Colombo to Dubai in the next 3 months. Prices include required taxes + fees for one adult. Optional charges and bag fees may apply.
Typical prices are based on fares observed in the past year for one-week round trips with the same origin, destination, and airline.
- flydubaiNonstopfrom HK$2,621Typical price: HK$2,600–4,60026 weekly nonstop flightsCMB - DXBEvery day21 weekly connecting flightsCMB - DXBEvery day
- EmiratesNonstopfrom HK$3,131Typical price: HK$3,150–4,05021 weekly nonstop flightsCMB - DXBEvery day21 weekly connecting flightsCMB - DXBEvery day
- Air ArabiaNonstopfrom HK$2,630Typical price: HK$2,250–4,20020 weekly nonstop flightsCMB - SHJEvery day
- SriLankanNonstopfrom HK$2,966Typical price: HK$2,800–3,65011 weekly nonstop flightsCMB - DXBEvery day
- FitsAirNonstopfrom HK$2,485Typical price: HK$2,450–3,7507 weekly nonstop flightsCMB - DXBEvery day
- Qatar Airwaysfrom HK$3,036Typical price: HK$3,650–4,900332 weekly connecting flightsCMB - DXB, SHJEvery day
Popular airports near Colombo
Distance and driving time are relative to the city center. Airports are listed based on distance from Colombo center and popularity with travelers.
- Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)ColomboSri Lanka40 min28 km
- Koggala Air Force Base (KCT)KoggalaSri Lanka2 hr 18 min115 km
- Weerawila Airport (WRZ)WeerawilaSri Lanka3 hr 38 min169 km
- Sigiriya Airport (GIU)SigiriyaSri Lanka3 hr 41 min149 km
Popular airports near Dubai
Distance and driving time are relative to the city center. Airports are listed based on distance from Dubai center and popularity with travelers.
- Dubai International Airport (DXB)DubaiUnited Arab Emirates28 min10 km
- Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)SharjahUnited Arab Emirates35 min28 km
- Zayed International Airport (AUH)Abu DhabiUnited Arab Emirates1 hr 11 min106 km
- Fujairah International Airport (FJR)FujairahUnited Arab Emirates1 hr 19 min106 km
Frequently asked questions about flying from Colombo to Dubai
The cheapest flights from Colombo to Dubai are usually in October. Typical ticket prices in October range from HK$2,000 to HK$2,650.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Colombo to Dubai recently found on Google Flights was with FitsAir from HK$2,485. The cheapest one-way flight was with FitsAir from HK$1,214.
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
- The cheapest flydubai flight from Colombo to Dubai is HK$2,621, flying from Feb 5 to Feb 13.
- The cheapest Emirates flight from Colombo to Dubai is HK$3,131, flying from Mar 19 to Mar 25.
- The cheapest Air Arabia flight from Colombo to Dubai is HK$2,630, flying from Dec 29 to Jan 5.
- The cheapest SriLankan flight from Colombo to Dubai is HK$2,966, flying from Feb 6 to Feb 12.
- The cheapest FitsAir flight from Colombo to Dubai is HK$2,485, flying from Feb 5 to Feb 11.
- The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Colombo to Dubai is HK$3,036, flying from Mar 5 to Mar 11.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Colombo to Dubai starts at HK$2,485 from Thu, Feb 5 to Wed, Feb 11. The cheapest one-way flight starts at HK$1,214 and departs on Mon, Dec 22.
4 hr 30 min is the shortest flight time from Colombo to Dubai.
Most visitors arrive Oct–Apr when the weather is warm and dry. With a desert climate, temperatures soar in the summer (Jun–Sep). Major events include the Dubai Shopping Festival (Jan–Feb); Dubai International Jazz Festival and Dubai Tennis Championships (both Feb–Mar); the Dubai World Cup horse race (Mar–Apr); and the Dubai International Film Festival (Nov–Dec). The major religious holidays are Ramadan, Eid Al Fitr and Eid Al Adha (all dates vary) when some restaurants may close temporarily.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Colombo to Dubai.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.
You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.
You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Colombo to Dubai really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Colombo to Dubai.
In terms of nonstop flights, flydubai is the most popular. flydubai offers 26 nonstop flights and 21 connecting flights per week. flydubai flies from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Dubai International Airport (DXB).
In terms of flights, Qatar Airways is the most popular. Qatar Airways offers 332 connecting flights per week. Qatar Airways flies from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Dubai International Airport (DXB), Sharjah International Airport (SHJ).
Other popular airlines flying from Colombo to Dubai are:
In terms of nonstop flights, flydubai is the most popular. flydubai offers 26 nonstop flights and 21 connecting flights per week. flydubai flies from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Dubai International Airport (DXB).
In terms of flights, Qatar Airways is the most popular. Qatar Airways offers 332 connecting flights per week. Qatar Airways flies from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Dubai International Airport (DXB), Sharjah International Airport (SHJ).
Other popular airlines flying from Colombo to Dubai are:
- Emirates offers 21 nonstop flights and 21 connecting flights per week. Emirates flies from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Dubai International Airport (DXB).
- Air Arabia offers 20 nonstop flights per week. Air Arabia flies from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ).
- SriLankan offers 11 nonstop flights per week. SriLankan flies from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Dubai International Airport (DXB).
- FitsAir offers 7 nonstop flights per week. FitsAir flies from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Dubai International Airport (DXB).
The cheapest round-trip flight from Colombo to Dubai recently found on Google Flights was with FitsAir from HK$2,485. The cheapest one-way flight was with FitsAir from HK$1,214.
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
- The cheapest flydubai flight from Colombo to Dubai is HK$2,621, flying from Feb 5 to Feb 13.
- The cheapest Emirates flight from Colombo to Dubai is HK$3,131, flying from Mar 19 to Mar 25.
- The cheapest Air Arabia flight from Colombo to Dubai is HK$2,630, flying from Dec 29 to Jan 5.
- The cheapest SriLankan flight from Colombo to Dubai is HK$2,966, flying from Feb 6 to Feb 12.
- The cheapest FitsAir flight from Colombo to Dubai is HK$2,485, flying from Feb 5 to Feb 11.
- The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Colombo to Dubai is HK$3,036, flying from Mar 5 to Mar 11.
Emirates, flydubai, SriLankan, FitsAir and Air Arabia fly direct from Colombo to Dubai.
- There are 26 flydubai direct flights from Colombo to Dubai per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 21 Emirates direct flights from Colombo to Dubai per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 20 Air Arabia direct flights from Colombo to Dubai per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 11 SriLankan direct flights from Colombo to Dubai per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 7 FitsAir direct flights from Colombo to Dubai per week. Flights are available every day.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Colombo and Dubai at price HK$3,009 is offered by flydubai from Sat, Dec 27 to Sun, Dec 28.
Emirates, flydubai, SriLankan, FitsAir and Air Arabia fly direct from Colombo to Dubai.
- There are 26 flydubai direct flights from Colombo to Dubai per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 21 Emirates direct flights from Colombo to Dubai per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 20 Air Arabia direct flights from Colombo to Dubai per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 11 SriLankan direct flights from Colombo to Dubai per week. Flights are available every day.
- There are 7 FitsAir direct flights from Colombo to Dubai per week. Flights are available every day.
There are direct flights from Colombo to Dubai on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Colombo and Dubai start at HK$2,485 from Thu, Feb 5 to Wed, Feb 11 with FitsAir.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Colombo to Dubai, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Colombo and Dubai start at HK$7,806 from Thu, Feb 12 to Sat, Feb 21 with flydubai.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Colombo and Dubai start at HK$2,485 from Thu, Feb 5 to Wed, Feb 11.
To book business class trips from Colombo to Dubai, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.
You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Colombo and Dubai starts at HK$3,009 from Sat, Dec 27 to Sun, Dec 28 with flydubai.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Colombo and Dubai at price HK$3,009 is offered by flydubai from Sat, Dec 27 to Sun, Dec 28.
To find last-minute flight deals from Colombo to Dubai, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.
You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.
You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.
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Popular trips from Colombo
These suggestions are based on the cheapest fares to popular destinations in the next six months.
Prices include required taxes + fees for 1 adult. Optional charges and bag fees may apply.
- SingaporeHK$2,983Jan 12 — Jan 211 stop25 hr 45 minIndiGo
- SydneyHK$4,577Mar 7 — Mar 161 stop16 hr 15 minAirAsia, AirAsia X
- DubaiHK$2,642May 11 — May 17Nonstop4 hr 25 minAir Arabia
- LondonHK$5,263Apr 20 — Apr 271 stop17 hr 50 minAir Arabia
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