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Currency and price comparison

TrainLocal, one-way ticket
90%Trains in Colombo are 90% cheaper than in Dubai.
Dubai$2.60
Colombo$0.27
MealMid-priced restaurant
69%A meal in Colombo is 69% cheaper than a meal in Dubai.
Dubai$17.36
Colombo$5.39
TaxiStandard daytime start rate
88%A taxi fare in Colombo is 88% cheaper than in Dubai.
Dubai$5.21
Colombo$0.65
CoffeeRegular cappuccino
51%Coffee in Colombo is 51% cheaper than in Dubai.
Dubai$9.13
Colombo$4.46
Exchange rate
1 AUD = 187.46 LKR
1 LKR = 0.01 AUD
Last checked on Sun, 30/03
Distance: 3305 kms
Dubai airports
Dubai International Airport (DXB)How far from city centre: 19 kms
Etihad Bus Station (XNB)How far from city centre: 6 kms
Colombo airports
Katunayake International (CMB)How far from city centre: 27 kms

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When do you want to depart from Dubai? Adjust your travel dates and explore a wide range of options to Colombo. With Opodo, you can find the perfect flight from our extensive selection, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable trip. Compare prices, flight durations, and amenities to choose the best option that suits your needs.


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But wait, there's more! Enhance your travel experience by booking a hotel and renting a car along with your flight. It's easier and often cheaper to book everything together. Choose the best offer from Dubai to Colombo and get ready for an incredible journey. Enjoy your holiday, and remember to fasten your seatbelt. We’re ready for takeoff!

Frequently asked questions about flights from Dubai to Colombo

How long does the flight take to go from Dubai to Colombo?
The total flight time between Dubai and Colombo is of around 04:50 hours on average, considering an average distance of 3,342 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How can I find cheap flights from Dubai to Colombo at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from Dubai to Colombo is $174. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
Is Colombo expensive to visit compared to Dubai?

If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Colombo costs an average of 0.65 AUD, 88% cheaper than Dubai, with a fare of 5.21 AUD,

while train tickets costs 90% less in Colombo: 0.27 AUD against 2.60 AUD in Dubai.

If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 5.39 AUD in Colombo, 69% less than the 17.36 AUD in Dubai.

The price of the coffee is around 51% cheaper in Colombo, with an average of 4.46 AUD, while in Dubai the coffee costs 9.13 AUD.

Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from Dubai to Colombo?
At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions Sri Lanka may apply when travelling from Dubai. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!

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