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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 02:15 and lands at 06:41
• Latest: departs at 23:10 and lands at 03:36.

The flight takes about 4h 26m.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.

A nonstop flight from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport takes 4h 26m, covering 5,288 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport range from ₪1,197 to ₪1,635, with an average of ₪1,401 over the past 12 months. Anything below ₪1,197 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 3% above the ₪1,401 route average. Book 15 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average ₪1,078 round-trip via Kuwait City (KWI), compared to ₪1,407 for direct flights.

flydubai is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Emirates has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights are:

• flydubai: 79% on time
• Emirates: 74% on time
• FitsAir: 72% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 73% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge ₪14–₪311 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by flydubai and Emirates. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320-100/200 variants.

Night is the busiest departure period on Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights, with 37% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 26%, evening flights for 25%, and afternoon flights for 12%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about ₪1,105 to ₪9,646. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights:

• flydubai
• Emirates

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about ₪714.

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (CMB) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging ₪136 for economy cars. Top options include:

• GREEN MOTION
• Xdrive Mobility
• Ace
• AcaRent
• SR RENT A CAR

Flights from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport usually depart from Dubai Intl (DXB) and arrive at Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (CMB).

Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport route, 27% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 10m.

One-stop flights from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport most commonly connect through:

• New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl (DEL) - 34% of one-stop connections
• Kuwait City (KWI) - 28% of one-stop connections
• Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl (BOM) - 22% of one-stop connections
• Male (MLE) - 10% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 5% on flights from Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at ₪1,363 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at ₪1,429, a difference of ₪65.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

4 airlines operate flights between Dubai and Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• flydubai
• Emirates
• SriLankan Airlines
• FitsAir

Flying via Male (MLE) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 56m, compared with 9h 56m via Muscat Seeb (MCT) and 10h 42m via Kuwait City (KWI).

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is 1 hour ahead of Dubai (India Time vs Gulf Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Among airlines operating Dubai to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights:

• flydubai: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Emirates: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• flydubai: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• SriLankan Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• FitsAir: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.