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There are 4 ways to get from Dubai to Matara by plane, taxi, train, or bus

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  1. Fly Dubai International Airport to Hatton, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Hatton (NUF)plane plane DXB - NUF
    2. Take the taxi from Hatton (NUF) to Matarataxi taxi
    13h 4m
    Rs 70,493–183,662

  2. Fly Sharjah International Airport to Hatton, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) to Hatton (NUF)plane plane SHJ - NUF
    2. Take the taxi from Hatton (NUF) to Matarataxi taxi
    18h 20m
    Rs 62,110–175,828

  3. Fly Dubai International Airport to Kandy, train, bus

    1. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Kandy (KDW)plane plane DXB - KDW
    2. Take the train from Kandy to Fort Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Fort Station to Matara Bus Stationbus bus
    16h 20m
    Rs 63,723–176,152

  4. Fly Dubai International Airport to Sigiriya Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Sigiriya Airport (GIU)plane plane DXB - GIU
    2. Take the bus from Dambulla to Kadawathabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kadawatha to Matarabus bus
    16h 30m
    Rs 62,773–173,552

Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Hatton (NUF) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration8h 11mAverage Duration
TicketRs 56,989Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,570 km
  • Duration: 13h 4m

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 Hatton (NUF), 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 Hatton (NUF), then take the taxi to Matara.

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