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There are 3 ways to get from Dubai to Matara by plane, taxi, or shuttle

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  1. Fly from Dubai International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)planeDXB - CMB
    2. Take the taxi from Colombo-Airport-CMB to Matarataxi
    8h 51m
    Rs 70,459–119,617

  2. Shuttle to Abu Dhabi, fly, taxi

    cheapest
    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)planeAUH - CMB
    3. Take the taxi from Colombo-Airport-CMB to Matarataxi
    11h 6m
    Rs 59,411–137,826

  3. Fly from Sharjah International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)planeSHJ - CMB
    2. Take the taxi from Colombo-Airport-CMB to Matarataxi
    10h 28m
    Rs 64,051–121,642

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

Calendar67Weekly Planes
Duration4h 25mAverage Duration
TicketRs 34,836Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Dubai to Matara. However, you can take the subway to Airport Terminal 3 Metro Station 1, walk to Dubai International Airport (DXB) airport, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), then take the taxi to Matara. Alternatively, you can take the subway to City Centre Deira Metro Station 1, walk to Deira City Center Bus Station 2, take the bus to Sharjah, Al Jubail Bus Station 2, walk to Al Jubail Bus Terminal, take the line 116 bus to Sharjah Airport Bus Terminal, walk to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) airport, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), then take the taxi to Matara.

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