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

The cheapest way to get from Dubai to Colombo is to fly which costs Rs. 55000 - Rs. 150000 and takes 8h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dubai to Colombo is to fly which takes 7h 23m and costs Rs. 55000 - Rs. 140000.

How far is it from Dubai to Colombo?

The distance between Dubai and Colombo is 3336 km.

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

It takes approximately 7h 23m to get from Dubai to Colombo, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Dubai and Colombo?

Colombo is 1h 30m ahead of Dubai. It is currently 4:00 AM in Dubai and 5:30 AM in Colombo.

Where can I stay near Colombo?

There are 1446+ hotels available in Colombo.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Dubai International Airport
best
1. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane DXB - CMB
7h 23m
Rs 55,968–131,628
Fly from Sharjah International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane SHJ - CMB
8h 49m
Rs 55,569–143,751
Shuttle to Abu Dhabi, fly
1. Take a shuttle bus from Dubai - Ibn Battuta Mall to Abu Dhabi Airportshuttle
2. Fly from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane AUH - CMB
9h 23m
Rs 60,020–109,938

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

49Weekly Planes

4h 38mAverage Duration

Rs 39,954Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 3,336.2 km
Duration: 7h 23m

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

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

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