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How to get fromDubai to Hambantotaby plane, car, shuttle, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Dubai to Hambantota by plane, car, shuttle, or taxi

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  1. Fly Dubai International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane DXB - CMB
    2. Drive from Colombo-Airport-CMB to Hambantotacar car
    10h 24m
    Rs 59,993–124,662

  2. Shuttle to Abu Dhabi, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Dubai - Ibn Battuta Mall to Abu Dhabi Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane AUH - CMB
    3. Drive from Colombo-Airport-CMB to Hambantotacar car
    12h 29m
    Rs 48,149–78,073

  3. Fly Sharjah International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)plane plane SHJ - CMB
    2. Drive from Colombo-Airport-CMB to Hambantotacar car
    11h 50m
    Rs 61,611–156,828

  4. Fly Dubai International Airport to Hatton, taxi

    1. Fly from Dubai International Airport (DXB) to Hatton (NUF)plane plane DXB - NUF
    2. Take the taxi from Hatton (NUF) to Hambantotataxi taxi
    12h 40m
    Rs 58,993–200,662

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

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration4h 58mAverage Duration
TicketRs 45,013Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,526.5 km
  • Duration: 10h 24m

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

There is no direct connection from Dubai to Hambantota. However, you can take the subway to Airport Terminal 3 Metro Station 1, walk to Dubai International Airport (DXB) airport, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), then drive to Hambantota. Alternatively, you can take the subway to City Centre Deira Metro Station 1, walk to Deira City Center Bus Station 2, take the bus to Sharjah, Al Jubail Bus Station 2, walk to Al Jubail Bus Terminal, take the line 116 bus to Sharjah Airport Bus Terminal, walk to Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) airport, fly to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), then drive to Hambantota.

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