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There are 4 ways to get from Dubai to Maththala by plane, car, shuttle, or taxi

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  1. Fly Dubai International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane DXB - CMB
    2. Drive from Colombo-Airport-CMB to Maththalacar car
    10h 12m
    Rs 59,493–104,662

  2. Shuttle to Abu Dhabi, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Dubai - Ibn Battuta Mall to Abu Dhabi Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane AUH - CMB
    3. Drive from Colombo-Airport-CMB to Maththalacar car
    12h 17m
    Rs 47,648–78,072

  3. Fly Sharjah International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane SHJ - CMB
    2. Drive from Colombo-Airport-CMB to Maththalacar car
    11h 39m
    Rs 60,110–156,828

  4. Fly Dubai International Airport to Hatton, taxi

    1. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Hatton (NUF)plane plane DXB - NUF
    2. Take the taxi from Hatton (NUF) to Maththalataxi taxi
    12h 28m
    Rs 77,493–191,662

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

Calendar47Weekly Planes
Duration5h 3mAverage Duration
TicketRs 50,719Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,512.4 km
  • Duration: 10h 12m

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

There is no direct connection from Dubai to Maththala. 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 drive to Maththala. 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 drive to Maththala.

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