Colombo to Dubai (CMB–DXB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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CMB–DXB is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. Emirates, flydubai and SriLankan Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,043 miles in approximately 4h 40m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EK Emirates Also: AZ, DE, MK | 42 | 359, 73H, 77W, 7M8 | 4h20-4h40 | – | – | AZ, DE, MK |
| FZ flydubai | 21 | 7M8 | 4h40-5h10 | – | – | – |
| UL SriLankan Airlines Also: AY, ET, WY | 12 | 332, 333 | 4h40 | – | Oneworld | AY, ET, WY |
| 8D FitsAir | 6 | 320 | 4h50 | – | – | – |
| W2 Flexflight | 5 | 320 | 4h50 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
CMB: +0530 · DXB: +04
When it's 6:00 PM in Colombo, it's 4.5:00 PM in Dubai.
Metro Red Line from T1 (Airport Terminal 1 station) or T3 (Airport Terminal 3 station) to central Dubai. BurJuman: 20 min; Dubai Mall/Burj Khalifa: 23 min. Fare is AED 6.50–10. Metro runs from 5:30am; early morning arrivals may need to wait. T2 is not served by metro; RTA buses run to Al Ghubaiba (Bus 402) for AED 3.Taxis from DXB to Downtown Dubai cost AED 35–55 (airport taxi surcharge applies). Careem and Uber operate from designated zones. Ride-hails must be booked via app; street hailing is not permitted in terminal areas.
Desert climate, hot, dry, and sunny virtually year-round. Summers (June–September) are extreme: 38–48°C with high humidity near the coast. Heat stress slows ground operations but rarely causes weather cancellations. Winter (December–February) is DXB's peak season at 18–28°C with minimal rain and near-constant sunshine.
Occasional sandstorms (haboob) reduce visibility sharply and can ground flights for hours, most likely in spring (April–May) and summer. Light rain falls in winter and can cause road flooding on Dubai's drainage-limited road network. A light jacket is sufficient for winter evenings.
CMB–DXB Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CMB to DXB
Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) and Dubai International Airport (DXB) are connected by nonstop service from Emirates, flydubai, SriLankan Airlines, FitsAir and Flexflight. With 132 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
CMB to DXB Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CMB to DXB is about 4 hours 40 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,043 miles (3,287 km). There are approximately 132 weekly flights outbound and 109 return, totaling 241 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Muscat, Chennai and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.