Dhaka (DAC) to Colombo (CMB) flights

An economy award from Dhaka (DAC) to Colombo (CMB) starts at 7,500 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on SriLankan Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $35. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Dhaka (DAC) to Colombo (CMB): FitsAir and SriLankan Airlines. The two airports are 1,347 miles (2,167 km) apart. SriLankan Airlines is in oneworld. There are also 7 ways to fly it with one stop, through Chennai, Hyderabad and Kathmandu and more.
How many miles DAC to CMB 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn SriLankan Airlines | 7,500 | $35β80 |
| British Airways ClubOn SriLankan Airlines | 11,000 | $35β260 |
| Iberia ClubOn SriLankan Airlines | 11,000 | $65β360 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn SriLankan Airlines | 11,000 | $15β230 |
| Etihad GuestOn SriLankan Airlines | 15,000 | $15β310 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn SriLankan Airlines | 15,000 | $15β60 |
| American AAdvantageOn SriLankan Airlines | 17,500 | $15β60 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn SriLankan Airlines | 17,500 | $30β150 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn SriLankan Airlines | 23,000 | $35β210 |
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 DAC to CMB
- 8DFitsAirNot in an alliance
- SriLankan Airlinesoneworld Β· bookable with 9 programsWho books it

Book DAC to CMB with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- 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
DAC to CMB with one stop
7 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Chennai (MAA)IndiGo the whole way
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- Via Hyderabad (HYD)IndiGo the whole way



- Via Kathmandu (KTM)Biman Bangladesh Airlines and Himalaya Airlines, then SriLankan AirlinesBGH9

- Via Mumbai (BOM)IndiGo and Air India the whole way





- Via Male (MLE)US-Bangla Airlines and Maldivian, then Emirates, flydubai and 5 moreBSQ2

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- Via Delhi (DEL)IndiGo and Air India the whole wayBG





- Via Bangkok (BKK)Thai Airways International the whole wayBGBS



DAC to CMB: common questions
How many miles does DAC to CMB cost?
In economy it starts at 7,500 miles one way with Alaska Atmos Rewards on SriLankan Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $35. Next cheapest: British Airways Club (11,000), Iberia Club (11,000) and Qatar Airways Privilege Club (11,000). 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 DAC to CMB?
FitsAir and SriLankan Airlines (oneworld) fly nonstop from Dhaka (DAC) to Colombo (CMB).
How far is Dhaka from Colombo by plane?
Dhaka (DAC) and Colombo (CMB) are 1,347 miles (2,167 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book DAC to CMB award flights?
9 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus, Iberia Club, JAL Mileage Bank, Qantas Frequent Flyer and 1 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Dhaka and Colombo?
The most direct connections are through Chennai (MAA), Hyderabad (HYD), Kathmandu (KTM), Mumbai (BOM) and Male (MLE). On 5 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example IndiGo through Chennai.
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.







