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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 02:15 and lands at 06:41
• Latest: departs at 23:10 and lands at 03:36.

The flight takes about 4h 26m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.

A direct flight from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport takes 4h 26m, covering 5,288 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport range from ₹ 36,500 to ₹ 49,876, with an average of ₹ 42,716 over the past 12 months. Anything below ₹ 36,500 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 3% above the ₹ 42,716 route average. Book 15 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average ₹ 32,888 return via Kuwait City (KWI), compared with ₹ 42,913 for direct.

flydubai is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Emirates has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights are:

• flydubai: 79% on time
• Emirates: 74% on time
• FitsAir: 72% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 73% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge ₹ 437–₹ 9,492 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by flydubai and Emirates. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

Night is the busiest departure period on Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights, with 37% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 26%, Evening flights for 25%, and Afternoon flights for 12%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about ₹ 31,803 to ₹ 209,240. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights:

• flydubai
• Emirates

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty programme, while others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about ₹ 22,794, which is 6% above the typical average for this route.

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (CMB) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around ₹ 1,999 for economy cars. Top options include:

• GREEN MOTION
• Xdrive Mobility
• Ace
• AcaRent
• SR RENT A CAR

Flights from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport usually depart from Dubai Intl (DXB) and arrive at Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (CMB).

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport route, 27% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 10m.

One-stop flights from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport most commonly connect through:

• New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL) – 34% of one-stop connections
• Kuwait City (KWI) – 28% of one-stop connections
• Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl (BOM) – 22% of one-stop connections
• Male (MLE) – 10% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 5% on flights from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at ₹ 41,581 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at ₹ 43,575, a difference of ₹ 1,994.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

4 airlines operate flights between Dubai and Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• flydubai
• Emirates
• SriLankan Airlines
• FitsAir

Flying via Male (MLE) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 6h 56m, compared to 9h 56m via Muscat Seeb (MCT) and 10h 42m via Kuwait City (KWI).

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is 1 hour ahead of Dubai (India Time vs Gulf Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport are Colombo World Trade Center, Dutch Hospital, and Pettah Market. These are among the most viewed places in Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights:

• flydubai: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Emirates: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• flydubai: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• SriLankan Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• FitsAir: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.