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Cheap flights from the United Arab Emirates to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from AED 419

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 29/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DXB — CMB
25 Apr — 2 May1
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 20 April 2025.

Round-trip from

AED 823

One-way from

AED 419

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

October

Average price

AED 1,477

Good round-trip deal

AED 1,148 or less

Good one-way deal

AED 474 or less
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 13/5-23/5
  • Nonstop
  • 9h 15m total
  • United Arab Emirates to Colombo
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 29/4
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 40m total
  • United Arab Emirates to Colombo
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (AED 518 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (AED 70 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 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 20 April 2025.

Tue 13/502:20AUH - CMB
Nonstop4h 40mEtihad Airways
Fri 23/516:30CMB - AUH
Nonstop4h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 18/4AED 823
Mon 5/504:30AUH - CMB
1 stop12h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 26/516:30CMB - AUH
Nonstop4h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/4AED 867
Sat 3/514:40AUH - CMB
Nonstop4h 40mAir Arabia Abu Dhabi
Mon 12/505:05CMB - AUH
Nonstop4h 35mAir Arabia Abu Dhabi
Deal found 18/4AED 959
Mon 28/422:25SHJ - CMB
Nonstop4h 30mAir Arabia
Mon 5/505:15CMB - SHJ
Nonstop4h 25mAir Arabia
Deal found 18/4AED 1,091
Wed 17/1223:00AUH - CMB
Nonstop4h 20mSriLankan Airlines
Tue 6/118:50CMB - AUH
Nonstop4h 40mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 19/4AED 1,142
Sat 3/504:30AUH - CMB
1 stop12h 30mIndiGo
Mon 12/513:50CMB - AUH
1 stop15h 10mIndiGo
Deal found 18/4AED 1,179
Sun 18/500:15DXB - CMB
1 stop14h 20mAir India
Mon 26/516:00CMB - DXB
1 stop27h 45mAir India
Deal found 19/4AED 1,205
Sat 17/519:55DXB - CMB
1 stop6h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 24/517:05CMB - DXB
2 stops27h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/4AED 1,208
Thu 1/523:15DXB - CMB
Nonstop4h 40mFitsAir
Fri 30/518:55CMB - DXB
Nonstop4h 50mFitsAir
Deal found 18/4AED 1,223
Sun 27/408:20SHJ - CMB
Nonstop4h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 29/405:05CMB - SHJ
1 stop7h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/4AED 1,249
Wed 23/412:00DXB - CMB
Nonstop4h 45mflydubai
Wed 23/402:05CMB - DXB
Nonstop4h 40mflydubai
Deal found 18/4AED 1,282
Tue 13/500:15AUH - CMB
1 stop6h 55mAir India
Thu 12/616:00CMB - AUH
1 stop8h 45mAir India
Deal found 19/4AED 1,366

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from the United Arab Emirates to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

United Arab Emirates

Fly to

Colombo

Route

Departure

Return

Price

Abu DhabiColombo

AUH - CMB

AUHCMB

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Tue 13/5

02:20-08:30

Nonstop4h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 26/5

04:05-07:05

Nonstop4h 30m

AED 823

Abu DhabiColombo

AUH - CMB

AUHCMB

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Mon 5/5

04:30-18:30

1 stop12h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 26/5

16:30-19:35

Nonstop4h 35m

AED 867

Abu DhabiColombo

AUH - CMB

AUHCMB

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 3/5

14:40-20:50

Nonstop4h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 12/5

05:05-08:10

Nonstop4h 35m

AED 959

SharjahColombo

SHJ - CMB

SHJCMB

Sharjah

Sat 10/5

21:15-03:15

Nonstop4h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 13/5

15:10-18:05

Nonstop4h 25m

AED 1,095

Abu DhabiColombo

AUH - CMB

AUHCMB

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 11/10

23:00-05:00

Nonstop4h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 18/10

18:50-22:00

Nonstop4h 40m

AED 1,157

Abu DhabiColombo

AUH - CMB

AUHCMB

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 3/5

04:30-18:30

1 stop12h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 12/5

13:50-03:30

1 stop15h 10m

AED 1,179

DubaiColombo

DXB - CMB

DXBCMB

Dubai Intl

Sun 18/5

00:15-16:05

1 stop14h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 26/5

16:00-18:15

1 stop27h 45m

AED 1,205

DubaiColombo

DXB - CMB

DXBCMB

Dubai Intl

Sat 17/5

19:55-04:05

1 stop6h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 24/5

17:05-18:55

2 stops27h 20m

AED 1,208

DubaiColombo

DXB - CMB

DXBCMB

Dubai Intl

Thu 1/5

23:15-05:25

Nonstop4h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 30/5

18:55-22:15

Nonstop4h 50m

AED 1,223

SharjahColombo

SHJ - CMB

SHJCMB

Sharjah

Mon 19/5

08:20-14:20

Nonstop4h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 26/5

14:40-21:40

1 stop8h 30m

AED 1,252

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Colombo from United Arab Emirates with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from the United Arab Emirates to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

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 20 April 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 13% 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. Saturday 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 20 April 2025.

The most flights from AE0 to CMB are scheduled on a Friday (22 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (13 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 20 April 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.

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

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 419. However, be on the lookout for offers from IndiGo and Air Arabia, 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 Air Canada (93%), ITA Airways (93%) and Air Mauritius (92%).

  • 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 538. On average you can expect to pay AED 2,650. The most popular route, (Dubai Intl - Colombo Bandaranaike Intl), can usually be booked for AED 1,014.

  • 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
IndiGoCheapestAED 396AverageAED 1,346FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestAED 400AverageAED 1,137FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Salam AirCheapestAED 587AverageAED 1,634FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air Arabia Abu DhabiCheapestAED 640AverageAED 1,332FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestAED 649AverageAED 1,803FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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طيران الجزيرة‎CheapestAED 700AverageAED 1,323FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time95%
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FlexFlightCheapestAED 749AverageAED 1,587FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air ArabiaCheapestAED 838AverageAED 1,364FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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SriLankan AirlinesCheapestAED 953AverageAED 1,623FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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FitsAirCheapestAED 1,035AverageAED 1,366FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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