Travelling from Colombo to Dubai Airport (DXB): What you need to know
Planning your trip begins with working out where you'll leave from in Colombo. Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for reserving a flight from Colombo to Dubai Airport (DXB) out of here.
The timezone in Dubai is UTC+4, which is one hour 30 minutes behind Colombo. Dubai Airport is located in Dubai.
Leave enough time to make your flight from Colombo to DXB. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
In high season, allow for longer queues and arrive earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Colombo
Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML)
The journey from central Colombo to RML takes about 1 hour 15 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 16 kilometres in 40 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from Colombo to Dubai Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by staying at one of these hotels near Colombo Ratmalana Airport:
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
You can book a direct Colombo to Dubai Airport (DXB) flight ticket with departures from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB). See if flying from CMB works better for your plans.
You can take your pick of airlines that have direct flights from Colombo to DXB departing from CMB. Set off with any of these carriers and skip the connections:
On the CMB to DXB route, flydubai is the top airline in terms of bookings.
Flights between Bandaranaike International Airport and Dubai Airport are more likely to stay on schedule with flydubai compared to other carriers.
Check a new destination off your list or just take a moment to stretch your legs with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Colombo to Dubai Airport, check out these options when departing from Bandaranaike International Airport:
Chennai Airport (MAA)
Muscat International Airport (MCT)
Cochin International Airport (COK)
You can get to CMB from central Colombo in approximately 40 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The ride by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to cover the 32 kilometres or so.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your Colombo to DXB flight? Kick back in a hotel near Bandaranaike International Airport before your holiday officially begins. These stays are calling your name:
Bandaranaike International Airport has an on-time performance of 75.71%. This figure provides insight into how frequently flights that leave from this airport reach their destination on time.
About Dubai Airport (DXB)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Colombo to Dubai Airport, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these hotels near DXB:
Grab a Dubai Airport rental car and explore Dubai and beyond with your own set of wheels. AMEX, Autostrad Rent A Car and Quicklease Car Hire are top outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride around three weeks before your Colombo to Dubai Airport flight.
Getting from Dubai Airport (DXB) to central Dubai
Dubai Airport to the centre of Dubai is roughly 10 kilometres. If you're getting a cab or renting a car, do some research to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times vary based on traffic and the time of day.
It typically takes 50 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Colombo to Dubai Airport (DXB)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Colombo to Dubai Airport is Rs43,628. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs74,331. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To snap up cheap flights from Colombo to DXB, book your ticket one month ahead of your planned departure.
Organise your trip for June. That's the best month for scoring a great bargain on Colombo to Dubai Airport tickets. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a lower fare pops up on flight tickets from Colombo to DXB.
Save on your flight from Colombo to Dubai Airport by using the search filters. Select your ideal times, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Colombo to Dubai Airport (DXB)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Colombo to Dubai Airport (DXB). July is when most people travel to Dubai. If you like things a bit more low-key, head there in April.
Book a Colombo to DXB flight ticket departing in July if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Dubai to range from 30ºC to 42ºC.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Colombo to Dubai Airport in January when temperatures are between 14ºC and 25ºC.
More about Dubai
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Dubai right here. Check out these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Colombo to Dubai Airport:
All great journeys should include some sightseeing. Palace Hotel and Burj Khalifa, Burj Khalifa and At the top Burj Khalifa are attractions you won't want to skip in Dubai.
Explore more of the United Arab Emirates
Abu Dhabi is just one of the many cities in the United Arab Emirates waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Dubai. Around 129 kilometres away to the south-west, well-known attractions include Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Mosque, Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and Emirates Palace, Dubai.
Khawr Fakkān is another sought-after destination in the United Arab Emirates and is around 105 kilometres east of Dubai. No trip is complete without seeing Hisn Khorfakkan, Khorfakkan Public Beach and Khor Fakkan Beach.
