Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Dubai and Colombo takes around 5.1 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between Dubai and Colombo?

Accepted Answer

The flight distance between Dubai and Colombo is 3283 km.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Several carriers operate flights between Dubai and Colombo. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Air Arabia, SriLankan Airlines, Fly Dubai, Emirates.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from Dubai?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Dubai and London, Manila, Manchester, Jeddah, Muscat, Riyadh, Birmingham, New Delhi, Medina, Istanbul, Mumbai, Bangkok, Davao, Amman, Tel Aviv, Cairo, Doha, Bali, Chișinău, Denpasar.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Colombo?

Accepted Answer

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Colombo and London, Manchester, Singapore, Bangkok, Birmingham, Tel Aviv, Perth, Abu Dhabi, New Delhi, Bali, Malé, Kuala Lumpur, Bristol, Edinburgh, Denpasar, Vienna, Chennai, Bucharest, Istanbul, Budapest.

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.

Question 7

What airports are near Dubai?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

Which airlines fly between Dubai and Colombo?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 9

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 10

What flights operate between Dubai and Colombo?

Accepted Answer

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 11

How many airports are there near Dubai?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 12

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 13

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 14

What time do flights between Dubai and Colombo depart?

Accepted Answer

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 15

What time do flights between Dubai and Colombo arrive?

Accepted Answer

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	£129
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£252
Cheapest round-trip	£240
Average round-trip	£245
Nonstop flights in October	£129 – £452

Transport Option	Typical Time	Typical Cost	Frequency	Best For
Airport Taxi (pre-paid counter)	45-90 min	Rs 3,500 – Rs 4,500; fixed rate to Colombo Fort area (~$11–14 USD)	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	convenience and fixed pricing
PickMe (ride-hailing)	45-90 min	Rs 2,500 – Rs 4,000; app-based pricing, varies with demand (~$8–12 USD)	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	budget-conscious travelers
Airport Express Bus (Route 187)	60-120 min	Rs 150 – Rs 200; to Colombo Fort (~$0.50 USD)	every 30–60 min (traffic dependent)	lowest cost option
Airport Shuttle Bus	50-90 min	Rs 500 – Rs 800; air-conditioned service (~$1.50–2.50 USD)	every 30–45 min (traffic dependent)	comfort on a budget
Private Transfer (pre-booked)	45-90 min	Rs 5,000 – Rs 8,000; sedan; higher for larger vehicles (~$15–25 USD)	pre-booked (traffic dependent)	groups and families
Uber (ride-hailing)	45-90 min	Rs 2,800 – Rs 4,500; app-based pricing (~$9–14 USD)	on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)	familiar app experience

Airline	Mon 28.09	Tue 29.09	Wed 30.09	Thu 01.10	Fri 02.10	Sat 03.10	Sun 04.10
Fly Dubai	---	---	---	---	---	1	3
Air Arabia	---	---	---	---	---	---	2
SriLankan Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	2	2
Emirates	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Weekly flights: 10 total	Daily flights: 1.43 average	Most flights: Sunday 3 flights

Airline	Mon 05.10	Tue 06.10	Wed 07.10	Thu 08.10	Fri 09.10	Sat 10.10	Sun 11.10
Fly Dubai	2	3	3	3	3	3	1
Air Arabia	3	3	2	2	3	3	2
SriLankan Airlines	2	2	2	2	1	2	2
Emirates	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Weekly flights: 49 total	Daily flights: 7 average	Most flights: Tuesday 3 flights

Airline	Mon 12.10	Tue 13.10	Wed 14.10	Thu 15.10	Fri 16.10	Sat 17.10	Sun 18.10
Fly Dubai	2	3	3	3	2	2	2
Air Arabia	3	3	2	2	3	3	2
SriLankan Airlines	2	2	1	2	1	1	2
Emirates	---	---	---	---	---	---	---
Weekly flights: 46 total	Daily flights: 6.57 average	Most flights: Tuesday 3 flights

Name	Carrier code	IATA Code	Passport needed during booking
IndiGo Airlines	IGO	6E	No
SriLankan Airlines	ALK	UL	Yes
Air Arabia	ABY	G9	No
Air India Limited	AIC	AI	Yes
Fly Dubai	FDB	FZ	Yes

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	28°C	25°C
October	29°C	25°C
November	29°C	24°C
December	29°C	23°C

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