Dubai to Colombo (DXB–CMB) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
DXB–CMB is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Emirates, flydubai and Ethiopian Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,043 miles in approximately 4h 33m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EK Emirates Also: AC, AZ, DE, MK | 42 | 359, 73H, 77W, 7M8 | 4h30-4h55 | – | – | AC, AZ, DE, MK |
| FZ flydubai | 21 | 73H, 7M8 | 4h55-5h04 | – | – | – |
| ET Ethiopian Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Colombo from Dubai
| Metric | DXB→CMB | SHJ→CMB | AUH→CMB |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DXB | – | 11 mi | 72 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 1 | 5 |
| Weekly flights | 109 | 20 | 94 |
| Flight time | 4h 33m | 3h 8m | 4h 25m |
Travel Essentials
DXB: +04 · CMB: +0530
When it's 6:00 PM in Dubai, it's 7.5:00 PM in Colombo.
UAE passport holders must obtain an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) before arrival in Sri Lanka. The ETA costs $50 and allows stays up to 30 days, extendable to 90 days. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry.
Dubai Metro Red Line connects Union and BurJuman stations to T1 and T3 (Airport: Terminal 1 and Terminal 3 stations). T1 is 20 minutes from Union, T3 is 22 minutes (AED 6.50–10 depending on zones and Gold/Silver class). Trains run 5:30am–midnight Saturday–Wednesday, until 1am Thursday–Friday. T2 (low-cost) is not on the metro; taxi or bus required.Taxis from Dubai Marina cost AED 70–90; from Downtown Dubai (Burj Khalifa area) AED 35–50. Ride-hail via Careem is widely available and comparable to taxis. Traffic on Sheikh Zayed Road is heavy during morning and evening rush.
DXB–CMB Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DXB to CMB
Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) are connected by nonstop service from Emirates, flydubai and Ethiopian Airlines. With 109 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
DXB to CMB Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DXB to CMB is about 4 hours 33 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,043 miles (3,287 km). There are approximately 109 weekly flights outbound and 126 return, totaling 235 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chennai, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and Velana. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Sharjah (SHJ) and Abu Dhabi (AUH).