Question 1

What’s the fastest layover option from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Muscat (MCT) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 6h 15m.

Question 2

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Accepted Answer

Abu Dhabi (AUH) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of C$ 376.

Question 3

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Accepted Answer

Abu Dhabi (AUH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of one-stop itineraries from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport on Cheapflights.

Question 4

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Abu Dhabi (AUH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 51m.

Question 5

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport round-trip?

Accepted Answer

Etihad Airways, at C$ 120, was found to be the cheapest airline from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include FitsAir and flydubai. You may be able to fly from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport for 78% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

Question 6

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Accepted Answer

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of C$ 1,322). Flying from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 1,808). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Question 7

What is the cheapest day to fly from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Accepted Answer

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Question 8

Weekly flight availability from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

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The most flights from DXB to CMB are scheduled on a Thursday (20 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (16 on average).

Question 9

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport ranges from 60.0 - 350.0 mm per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 350.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport when rainfall is around 60.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, March is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 27.0 C).

Question 11

What are the most reliable airlines from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Accepted Answer

Before booking your flight to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from Dubai, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: flydubai (77%), SriLankan Airlines (63%), Emirates( 59%).

Question 12

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Accepted Answer

The most popular airlines flying from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport are FitsAir, Air India and Emirates. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

Question 13

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Accepted Answer

Travellers have found that booking a Sunday departure is the best way to save up to 19% on the cost of booking your flights compared to booking on days of the week where this route is of high demand.

Question 14

What is the cheapest month to fly from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Accepted Answer

October is one of the best times of the year to fly to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from Dubai. Prices for October average C$ 556 per person but you can even find prices for as low as C$ 243. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of July. Opting for a October flight can save you 24% on your journey compared to booking in July

Question 15

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DXB to CMB?

Accepted Answer

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 16% on airfare.

Question 16

What airport do you fly from for flights from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl?

Accepted Answer

Dubai Intl (DXB) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl. You should not have trouble finding flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl from Dubai Intl; the airport handles an average of 18 outbound flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 6 airlines have flights from the Dubai airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl. It is only a 10.9 km journey to Dubai Intl (DXB) from Dubai’s city centre.

Question 17

Can I find deals for flights from Dubai to Colombo that include hotel bookings?

Accepted Answer

Yes. In addition to deals on Dubai to Colombo flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 18

How can I find direct flights from Dubai to Colombo?

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After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Dubai to Colombo.

Question 19

Can I find deals for business class flights from Dubai to Colombo?

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Dubai to Colombo by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

Question 20

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Dubai to Colombo?

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900+ travel sites are searched through when a user searches for a flight using Cheapflights. From the search interface, users can use filters to choose airlines, airports, flight times, cabin classes and more to their preference. Book your flight to Colombo from Dubai today with Cheapflights!

Question 21

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Dubai to Colombo?

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By finding flights from multiple airlines and providers at completely no cost, Cheapflights helps millions of users like you annually find the best flights to Colombo from Dubai.

Question 22

Can Cheapflights find flights from Dubai to Colombo with no change fees?

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Need flexible booking options for your flight to Colombo from Dubai? Don’t worry, Cheapflights have you covered. Use our search filter to only show flights with no change fees.

Question 23

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Dubai to Colombo become cheaper?

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Yes, Cheapflights offers price alerts on Dubai to Colombo flights so you can book your travel at the perfect time. Price Alerts can be enabled by clicking the bell icon next to the flight deals above and providing your email address where you want to receive the alerts.

Popular in	July
Cheapest in	October
Average price	C$ 616
Good round-trip deal	C$ 503 or less
Good one-way deal	C$ 247 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Etihad Airways	CheapestC$ 120	AverageC$ 313	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
FitsAir	CheapestC$ 339	AverageC$ 482	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search FitsAir flights
flydubai	CheapestC$ 410	AverageC$ 546	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search flydubai flights
Air India	CheapestC$ 449	AverageC$ 471	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Air India flights
SriLankan Airlines	CheapestC$ 522	AverageC$ 673	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search SriLankan Airlines flights
Emirates	CheapestC$ 541	AverageC$ 664	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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