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Cheap flights from the United Arab Emirates to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from AED 441

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DXB — CMB
27 Feb — 6 Mar1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from United Arab Emirates to Colombo

Keep the following information in mind while searching for United Arab Emirates to Colombo flight deals. Data was last updated 22 February 2025.

Round-trip from

AED 962

One-way from

AED 441

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

October

Average price

AED 1,539

Good round-trip deal

AED 1,145 or less

Good one-way deal

AED 478 or less
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 13/3-22/3
  • Nonstop
  • 9h 20m total
  • United Arab Emirates to Colombo
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 11/3
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 30m total
  • United Arab Emirates to Colombo
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (AED 488 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (AED 63 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from United Arab Emirates to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from United Arab Emirates to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl.

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Cheapest flights from United Arab Emirates to Colombo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from United Arab Emirates to Colombo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 22 February 2025.

Thu 13/314:35AUH - CMB
Nonstop4h 30mEtihad Airways
Sat 22/304:20CMB - AUH
Nonstop4h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 21/2AED 962
Fri 3/1022:15AUH - CMB
Nonstop4h 40mAir Arabia Abu Dhabi
Thu 9/1005:05CMB - AUH
Nonstop4h 35mAir Arabia Abu Dhabi
Deal found 21/2AED 999
Wed 10/922:15AUH - CMB
Nonstop4h 40mMultiple Airlines
Fri 19/911:45CMB - AUH
1 stop21h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/2AED 1,010
Sun 6/421:15SHJ - CMB
Nonstop4h 30mAir Arabia
Wed 30/405:15CMB - SHJ
Nonstop4h 25mAir Arabia
Deal found 20/2AED 1,120
Tue 19/811:20SHJ - CMB
1 stop14h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/1114:45CMB - SHJ
Nonstop4h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2AED 1,175
Sun 23/318:55DXB - CMB
1 stop18h 35mAir India
Thu 27/308:10CMB - DXB
1 stop12h 20mAir India
Deal found 21/2AED 1,197
Fri 16/511:10DXB - CMB
1 stop15h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 17/518:55CMB - DXB
Nonstop4h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/2AED 1,208
Mon 3/318:00DXB - CMB
Nonstop4h 40mFitsAir
Tue 11/313:45CMB - DXB
Nonstop4h 30mFitsAir
Deal found 21/2AED 1,238
Tue 11/302:35AUH - CMB
1 stop8h 45mIndiGo
Wed 19/313:50CMB - AUH
1 stop14h 15mIndiGo
Deal found 20/2AED 1,245
Tue 4/320:05DXB - CMB
1 stop6h 15mSalam Air
Sat 22/304:50CMB - DXB
1 stop15h 45mSalam Air
Deal found 21/2AED 1,267
Sun 2/319:45DXB - CMB
1 stop28h 45mIndiGo
Sat 8/303:00CMB - DXB
1 stop7h 45mIndiGo
Deal found 21/2AED 1,359
Mon 24/307:45DXB - CMB
2 stops24h 20mGulf Air
Fri 28/317:00CMB - DXB
2 stops20h 40mGulf Air
Deal found 22/2AED 1,476

Find flights from United Arab Emirates to Colombo within your budget

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Fly from

United Arab Emirates

Fly to

Colombo

Route

Departure

Return

Price

Abu DhabiColombo

AUH - CMB

AUHCMB

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Thu 13/3

14:35-20:35

Nonstop4h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 22/3

04:20-07:40

Nonstop4h 50m

AED 962

Abu DhabiColombo

AUH - CMB

AUHCMB

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 9/3

02:40-11:45

1 stop7h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 17/3

04:20-07:40

Nonstop4h 50m

AED 1,043

SharjahColombo

SHJ - CMB

SHJCMB

Sharjah

Sun 6/4

21:15-03:15

Nonstop4h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 21/4

05:15-08:10

Nonstop4h 25m

AED 1,124

Abu DhabiColombo

AUH - CMB

AUHCMB

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 5/3

01:00-21:45

1 stop19h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 12/3

03:00-02:35

1 stop25h 05m

AED 1,164

SharjahColombo

SHJ - CMB

SHJCMB

Sharjah

Tue 19/8

21:25-09:40

1 stop10h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 2/11

03:25-06:35

Nonstop4h 40m

AED 1,175

DubaiColombo

DXB - CMB

DXBCMB

Dubai Intl

Sun 23/3

18:55-15:00

1 stop18h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 27/3

08:10-19:00

1 stop12h 20m

AED 1,197

Abu DhabiColombo

AUH - CMB

AUHCMB

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Thu 6/3

15:10-21:05

Nonstop4h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 13/3

21:45-01:05

Nonstop4h 50m

AED 1,197

DubaiColombo

DXB - CMB

DXBCMB

Dubai Intl

Fri 16/5

11:10-04:05

1 stop15h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 17/5

18:55-22:15

Nonstop4h 50m

AED 1,208

DubaiColombo

DXB - CMB

DXBCMB

Dubai Intl

Wed 5/3

18:00-00:10

Nonstop4h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 15/3

13:45-16:45

Nonstop4h 30m

AED 1,238

DubaiColombo

DXB - CMB

DXBCMB

Dubai Intl

Tue 4/3

20:05-03:50

1 stop6h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 22/3

04:50-19:05

1 stop15h 45m

AED 1,267

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Best time to book a flight from United Arab Emirates to Colombo

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Travel insights for flights from United Arab Emirates to Colombo

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from United Arab Emirates to Colombo including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from United Arab Emirates to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from United Arab Emirates to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of AED 280). Flying from United Arab Emirates to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of AED 452). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from AE to CMB?

Find hourly flight availability from United Arab Emirates to Colombo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 22 February 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from United Arab Emirates to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport at midday. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 18% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from United Arab Emirates to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from United Arab Emirates to Colombo. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their United Arab Emirates to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight should consider departing on Sunday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from United Arab Emirates to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from United Arab Emirates to Colombo. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 22 February 2025.

The most flights from AE0 to CMB are scheduled on a Thursday (20 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (17 on average).

Rainfall in Colombo by month

Plan your trip to Colombo by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport ranges from 60.0 - 350.0 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 350.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport when rainfall is around 60.0 mm.

Temperature in Colombo by month

Plan your trip to Colombo by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, March is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 27.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Colombo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Colombo. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Colombo. Reviews last updated 22 February 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, Air Arabia and Qatar Airways from United Arab Emirates to Colombo. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from United Arab Emirates to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Etihad Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as AED 441. However, be on the lookout for offers from Air Arabia and Salam Air, as they are both options that can get you from United Arab Emirates to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from United Arab Emirates to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from United Arab Emirates to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from United Arab Emirates to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport are ITA Airways (89%), SriLankan Airlines (84%) and Air Canada (82%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from United Arab Emirates to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    The cheapest flight price from United Arab Emirates to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is AED 496. On average you can expect to pay AED 2,287. The most popular route, (Dubai Intl - Colombo Bandaranaike Intl), can usually be booked for AED 1,161.

  • Can I find deals for flights from United Arab Emirates to Colombo that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on United Arab Emirates to Colombo flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from United Arab Emirates to Colombo?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from United Arab Emirates to Colombo.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from United Arab Emirates to Colombo?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from United Arab Emirates to Colombo by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from United Arab Emirates to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from United Arab Emirates to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of AED 280). Flying from United Arab Emirates to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of AED 452). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapestAED 390AverageAED 1,161FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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IndiGoCheapestAED 396AverageAED 1,359FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Salam AirCheapestAED 585AverageAED 1,638FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestAED 649AverageAED 1,803FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Air Arabia Abu DhabiCheapestAED 651AverageAED 1,368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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FlexFlightCheapestAED 725AverageAED 1,716FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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SriLankan AirlinesCheapestAED 873AverageAED 1,637FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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طيران الجزيرة‎CheapestAED 928AverageAED 1,356FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time95%
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Air ArabiaCheapestAED 1,015AverageAED 1,440FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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FitsAirCheapestAED 1,016AverageAED 1,425FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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