What is the cheapest way to get from Colombo to Dubai?

The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Dubai is to fly and shuttle which costs AED 700 - AED 1100 and takes 7h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Colombo to Dubai?

The fastest way to get from Colombo to Dubai is to fly which takes 5h 13m and costs AED 600 - AED 1500.

How far is it from Colombo to Dubai?

The distance between Colombo and Dubai is 3336 km.

How long does it take to get from Colombo to Dubai?

It takes approximately 5h 13m to get from Colombo to Dubai, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Colombo and Dubai?

Dubai is 1h 30m behind Colombo. It is currently 4:21 PM in Colombo and 2:51 PM in Dubai.

Where can I stay near Dubai?

There are 8522+ hotels available in Dubai.

Colombo to Dubai - 3 ways to travel via plane, and shuttle

There are 3 ways to get from Colombo to Dubai by plane or shuttle

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Fly to Dubai International Airport
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1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Dubai International Airport (DXB)plane CMB - DXB
5h 13m
AED 600–1,421
Fly to Sharjah International Airport
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)plane CMB - SHJ
6h 37m
AED 1,518–3,645
Fly to Abu Dhabi, shuttle
1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Abu Dhabi (AUH)plane CMB - AUH
2. Take a shuttle bus from Abu Dhabi Airport to Dubai - Ibn Battuta Mallshuttle
7h 30m
AED 736–1,009

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Dubai International Airport (DXB) flights

58Weekly Planes

5h 12mAverage Duration

AED 545Cheapest Price

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Distance: 3,336.1 km
Duration: 5h 13m

What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Dubai, United Arab Emirates?

Flydubai, Emirates, and three other airlines fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Dubai International Airport (DXB) every 4 hours.

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