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✈️ Cheap flights from Dubai to Colombo
Compare Dubai – Colombo fares from hundreds of airlines and travel sites. The trip is about 3,288 km and takes around 4 h 40 min nonstop.
📏 Distance3,288 km (2,043 miles)
⏱️ Flight timeabout 4 h 40 min nonstop
🕒 Time differenceColombo is 1.5 hours ahead of Dubai
🛫 AirportsDXB → CMB
💸 Cheapest monthJan 2027 – from $317
📅 Cheapest months to fly Dubai → Colombo
- $322Dec 26
- $317Jan 27
- $320Feb 27
- $353Mar 27
- $379Apr 27
- $358May 27
Lowest fares our Fare agent saw for each month. Prices change daily.
🌞 Best time to visit Sri Lanka
Best: December to March – dry and sunny on the west and south coasts and in the hill country, ideal for beaches and sightseeing.
Shoulder season: April and September to November – warmer or more changeable weather but fewer crowds; the east coast is at its best from May to September.
Weather by month in Colombo
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- 31°Feb⛅
- 32°Mar⛅
- 32°Apr🌧
- 31°May🌧
- 30°Jun🌧
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- 30°Sep🌧
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- 30°Nov🌧
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Average daytime highs (°C) and how rainy each month is.
📍 Things to do when you land
- Climb Sigiriya – Scale the giant rock fortress past ancient frescoes and lion's paws to a summit palace with sweeping jungle views.
- Ride the hill-country train – Hang out of the open door as the train winds past waterfalls and tea estates between Kandy and Ella.
- Safari in Yala – Scan the scrubland for leopards, sloth bears, elephants and crocodiles in Sri Lanka's most famous park.
- Walk Galle Fort – Stroll the ramparts of a Dutch-era fort town at sunset, past boutiques, churches and a lighthouse.
💡 Tips for a cheaper ticket
Flights hackSearch one-way tickets on two airlines
Two one-way fares on different airlines are often cheaper than one return – and give you more freedom to change plans.
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Dubai to Colombo flights: questions
How long is the flight from Dubai to Colombo?
A nonstop flight from Dubai to Colombo takes about 4 h 40 min for the 3,288 km (2,043 miles) trip. Flights with a connection take longer – usually 2 to 5 hours more.
How far is Colombo from Dubai?
Colombo is about 3,288 km (2,043 miles) from Dubai as the plane flies.
What is the time difference between Dubai and Colombo?
Right now Colombo is 1.5 hours ahead of Dubai. Daylight saving changes can shift this by an hour during the year.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Dubai to Colombo?
Recently the lowest fares were in Jan 2027, from about $317. Prices change daily.
Which airports serve Dubai and Colombo?
From Dubai: Dubai Intl (DXB). In Colombo: Bandaranaike International Colombo (CMB).
Do I need a visa for Sri Lanka?
It depends on your passport – see our Sri Lanka visa & entry guide.
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