Question 1

How long does it take to travel from Dubai to Colombo?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Dubai and Colombo takes around 4.6 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Dubai and Colombo?

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The flight distance between Dubai and Colombo is 3291 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Dubai and Colombo?

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Several carriers operate flights between Dubai and Colombo. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Air Arabia, Fly Dubai, Hahn Air Technologies, Emirates, SriLankan Airlines, A.P.G. Distribution System.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Dubai?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Dubai and London, Manila, Mumbai, Bangkok, New Delhi, Manchester, Doha, Istanbul, Dublin, Kuwait City, Riyadh, Muscat, Perth, Birmingham, Sydney, Kuala Lumpur, Islamabad, Amritsar, Bengaluru, Kochi.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Colombo?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Colombo and London, Taipei, Singapore, Sydney, Bangkok, Melbourne, Hong Kong, Manila, Perth, Chennai, Goa, Mumbai, Gold Coast, Hanoi, Brisbane, New Delhi, Kaohsiung, Toronto, Bengaluru, Ho Chi Minh City.

Question 6

Which airports are there in Dubai?

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Dubai is mainly served by Dubai International. But there are other airports nearby, including Sharjah International, Al Maktoum International, Dubai Bus Station, Al Minhad Air Base, Dubai Jebel Ali SPB, Dubai Creek SPB.

Question 7

What airports are near Dubai?

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The main airport in Dubai is Dubai International. It is also served by Zayed International Airport, Ras Al Khaimah International, Al Ain International, Khasab, Sohar.

Question 8

What airports are near Colombo?

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The main airport in Colombo is Bandaranaike International. It is also served by Hatton Castlereigh Resrvr SPB, Koggala, Sigiriya, Kotte Diyawanna Oya SPB.

Question 9

Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Dubai and Colombo?

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between Dubai and Colombo thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between Dubai and Colombo can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

Question 10

What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

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Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 11

Which airlines fly between Dubai and Colombo?

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Currently, you can fly between Dubai and Colombo with IndiGo Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Emirates, Air Arabia, Fly Dubai.

Question 12

When's the best time to travel between Dubai and Colombo?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Dubai and Colombo, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 13

What flights operate between Dubai and Colombo?

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Traveling between Dubai and Colombo, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What's more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 14

How many airports are there near Dubai?

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There are a number of airports in and around Dubai. The main one is Dubai International and other nearby airports include Zayed International Airport, Ras Al Khaimah International, Al Ain International, Khasab, Sohar

Question 15

How many airports are there near Colombo?

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There are a number of airports in and around Colombo. The main one is Bandaranaike International and other nearby airports include Hatton Castlereigh Resrvr SPB, Koggala, Sigiriya, Kotte Diyawanna Oya SPB.

Question 16

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Dubai and Colombo depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Dubai, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 17

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Dubai and Colombo arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Colombo, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 18

What time do flights between Dubai and Colombo depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Dubai, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 19

What time do flights between Dubai and Colombo arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Colombo, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£143
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£184
Cheapest round-trip	£287
Nonstop flights in June	£184 – £701
Most popular airline	IndiGo Airlines

Airline	Mon 27.05	Tue 28.05	Wed 29.05	Thu 30.05	Fri 31.05	Sat 01.06	Sun 02.06
Fly Dubai	3	3	3	3	1	2	3
Air Arabia	1	2	1	2	1	2	2
SriLankan Airlines	2	2	2	1	---	---	1
Emirates	---	1	1	1	---	---	---
Hahn Air Technologies	---	---	1	---	---	1	1
A.P.G. Distribution System	---	---	---	1	---	1	1

Airline	Mon 03.06	Tue 04.06	Wed 05.06	Thu 06.06	Fri 07.06	Sat 08.06	Sun 09.06
Fly Dubai	2	3	3	3	3	3	3
Air Arabia	2	2	2	2	2	2	2
SriLankan Airlines	1	1	1	1	1	1	1
Emirates	---	---	---	---	1	1	2
Hahn Air Technologies	1	1	1	1	---	1	1
A.P.G. Distribution System	---	---	---	1	---	1	1

Airline	Mon 10.06	Tue 11.06	Wed 12.06	Thu 13.06	Fri 14.06	Sat 15.06	Sun 16.06
Fly Dubai	---	4	2	1	---	---	2
Air Arabia	2	2	2	2	---	---	1
SriLankan Airlines	1	2	1	1	---	---	1
Emirates	1	1	---	---	---	---	1
Hahn Air Technologies	---	---	1	---	---	---	1
A.P.G. Distribution System	---	---	---	---	---	---	1

Airline	Mon 17.06	Tue 18.06	Wed 19.06	Thu 20.06	Fri 21.06	Sat 22.06	Sun 23.06
Fly Dubai	4	4	3	4	3	4	3
Air Arabia	2	2	1	2	2	1	1
SriLankan Airlines	2	1	2	2	2	2	2
Emirates	1	1	2	1	1	2	1
Hahn Air Technologies	1	---	1	1	---	---	2
A.P.G. Distribution System	---	---	---	1	---	---	1

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Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking	Online check-in available
IndiGo Airlines	IGO	6E	Yes	0 0
SriLankan Airlines	ALK	UL	Yes	Opens 48 days before flight Closes 2 hours before flight
Emirates	UAE	EK	No	Opens 48 days before flight Closes 2 hours before flight
Air Arabia	ABY	G9	No	Opens 23 days before flight Closes 4 hours before flight
Fly Dubai	FDB	FZ	Yes	No

Month	Average monthly max temperature	Average monthly min temperature
January	30°C	23°C
February	31°C	23°C
March	31°C	25°C
April	31°C	26°C
May	30°C	26°C
June	29°C	25°C
July	29°C	25°C
August	28°C	25°C
September	29°C	25°C
October	29°C	25°C
November	29°C	24°C
December	29°C	24°C