Cheap flights from Dubai to Colombo

One-way fares from $163 · DXB → CMB · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

Compare all dates Colombo → Dubai
Cheapest fare
$163

SalamAir · Mon, 16 Nov

Cheapest month
November

from $163

Direct flights
Yes

FitsAir, SriLankan Airlines and Air Arabia

Flight time
4h 20m

3,310 km

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Cheapest month to fly from Dubai to Colombo

Lowest one-way fare per person in each month. Choose a month to see every date.

  1. November 2026 Cheapest $163
  2. December 2026 $221
  3. January 2027 $207
  4. February 2027 $193
  5. March 2027 $193
  6. April 2027 $229
  7. May 2027 $248
  8. June 2027 $246

Cheapest dates in November 2026

The lowest fares we've seen for each day, cheapest first.

SalamAir
Depart19:30 Mon, 16 NovSHJ → CMB 5h 15m · 1 stop
$163one way, per person
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SalamAir
Depart11:15 Thu, 19 NovSHJ → CMB 5h 15m · 1 stop
$164one way, per person
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SalamAir
Depart12:00 Tue, 10 NovSHJ → CMB 5h 15m · 1 stop
$167one way, per person
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SalamAir
Depart11:15 Thu, 12 NovSHJ → CMB 5h 15m · 1 stop
$167one way, per person
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SalamAir
Depart19:50 Fri, 13 NovSHJ → CMB 5h 15m · 1 stop
$167one way, per person
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SalamAir
Depart19:50 Sat, 14 NovSHJ → CMB 5h 15m · 1 stop
$167one way, per person
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SalamAir
Depart19:30 Fri, 20 NovSHJ → CMB 5h 15m · 1 stop
$167one way, per person
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SalamAir
Depart19:30 Sat, 21 NovSHJ → CMB 5h 15m · 1 stop
$167one way, per person
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About flights from Dubai to Colombo

Dubai (DXB) and Colombo (CMB) are about 3,310 km apart. Direct flights take around 4h 20m, and recent direct fares were with FitsAir, SriLankan Airlines and Air Arabia. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from $163, and November 2026 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Dubai to Colombo?

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is $163 with SalamAir, departing Monday, 16 November 2026. Over the coming months, the lowest fare in each month ranges from $163 to $248.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Dubai to Colombo?

November 2026 currently has the lowest fares, from $163 one way.

Are there direct flights from Dubai to Colombo?

Yes. Recent direct fares were with FitsAir, SriLankan Airlines and Air Arabia.

How long is the flight from Dubai to Colombo?

A direct flight takes about 4h 20m. Dubai and Colombo are around 3,310 km apart.

Which airlines fly from Dubai to Colombo?

Recent fares on this route were with SalamAir, FitsAir, Gulf Air, Jazeera Airways, SriLankan Airlines and Air Arabia.

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