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How to get fromColombo to Dubaiby plane or shuttle

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There are 3 ways to get from Colombo to Dubai by plane or shuttle

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  1. Fly to Dubai International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Dubai International Airport (DXB)plane plane CMB - DXB
    5h 23m
    AED 654–1,525

  2. Fly to Abu Dhabi, shuttle

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Abu Dhabi (AUH)plane plane CMB - AUH
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Abu Dhabi Airport to Dubai - Ibn Battuta Mallshuttle bus
    7h 40m
    AED 530–963

  3. Fly to Sharjah International Airport

    1. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)plane plane CMB - SHJ
    6h 57m
    AED 1,022–2,549

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Dubai International Airport (DXB) flights

Calendar50Weekly Planes
Duration5h 2mAverage Duration
TicketAED 596Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,336.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 23m

What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Dubai, United Arab Emirates?

Flydubai, SriLankan Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Dubai International Airport (DXB) every 4 hours.

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