Colombo (CMB) to Dubai (DXB) flights
An economy award from Colombo (CMB) to Dubai (DXB) starts at 13,000 miles one way with British Airways Club on SriLankan Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $35. Iberia Club and Qatar Airways Privilege Club charge the same. 4 airlines fly nonstop from Colombo (CMB) to Dubai (DXB): Emirates, FitsAir, flydubai and SriLankan Airlines. The two airports are 2,044 miles (3,289 km) apart. SriLankan Airlines is in oneworld. There are also 21 ways to fly it with one stop, through Kochi, Muscat and Madurai and more.
How many miles CMB to DXB costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| British Airways ClubOn SriLankan Airlines | 13,000 | $35–260 |
| Iberia ClubOn SriLankan Airlines | 13,000 | $65–360 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn SriLankan Airlines | 13,000 | $15–230 |
| Finnair PlusOn SriLankan Airlines | 15,000 | $15–60 |
| American AAdvantageOn SriLankan Airlines | 17,500 | $15–60 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn SriLankan Airlines | 17,500 | $95–280 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn Emirates | 22,800 | $40–530 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn Emirates | 23,000 | $65–280 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Emirates | 25,000 | $43–108 |
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn SriLankan Airlines | 25,000 | $35–80 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn Emirates | 25,000 | $70–1,630 |
| Etihad GuestOn SriLankan Airlines | 28,000 | $15–310 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from CMB to DXB
- EmiratesNot in an alliance · bookable with 3 programsWho books it
- 8DFitsAirNot in an alliance
- flydubaiNot in an alliance · bookable with 1 programWho books it
- SriLankan Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
Book CMB to DXB with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Emirates SkywardsBooks Emirates, flydubai
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks Emirates
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks SriLankan Airlines
- American AAdvantageBooks SriLankan Airlines
- British Airways ClubBooks SriLankan Airlines
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks SriLankan Airlines
- Finnair PlusBooks SriLankan Airlines
- Iberia ClubBooks SriLankan Airlines
- JAL Mileage BankBooks SriLankan Airlines
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks SriLankan Airlines
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks SriLankan Airlines
- United MileagePlusBooks Emirates
CMB to DXB with one stop
21 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Kochi (COK)SriLankan Airlines, then IndiGo, Emirates and 3 more
+2 - Via Muscat (MCT)Salam Air, then Emirates, flydubai and 1 moreOV
- Via Madurai (IXM)SriLankan Airlines, then SpiceJetSG
- Via Thiruvananthapuram (TRV)SriLankan Airlines, then Emirates and Air India Express
- Via Tiruchirappalli (TRZ)SriLankan Airlines, then Air India Express
- Via Bengaluru (BLR)IndiGo the whole way
- Via Mumbai (BOM)Air India and IndiGo the whole way
+2 - Via Karachi (KHI)SriLankan Airlines, then Emirates, flydubai and 1 morePA
- Via Chennai (MAA)IndiGo the whole way
- Via Hyderabad (HYD)IndiGo the whole way+1
- Via Ahmedabad (AMD)FitsAir and SriLankan Airlines, then Emirates, flydubai and 2 more8DSG+1
- Via Male (MLE)Emirates and flydubai the whole way+3
- Via Doha (DOH)Qatar Airways the whole way
- Via Dammam (DMM)SriLankan Airlines, then Emirates, flydubai and 1 more
- Via Delhi (DEL)Air India and IndiGo the whole way+2
CMB to DXB: common questions
How many miles does CMB to DXB cost?
In economy it starts at 13,000 miles one way with British Airways Club on SriLankan Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $35. Next cheapest: Iberia Club (13,000), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (13,000) and Finnair Plus (15,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from CMB to DXB?
Emirates, FitsAir, flydubai and SriLankan Airlines (oneworld) fly nonstop from Colombo (CMB) to Dubai (DXB).
How far is Colombo from Dubai by plane?
Colombo (CMB) and Dubai (DXB) are 2,044 miles (3,289 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book CMB to DXB award flights?
12 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Emirates Skywards, Air Canada Aeroplan, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus, Iberia Club and 4 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Colombo and Dubai?
The most direct connections are through Kochi (COK), Muscat (MCT), Madurai (IXM), Thiruvananthapuram (TRV) and Tiruchirappalli (TRZ). On 8 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example IndiGo through Bengaluru.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.