Dubai (DXB) to Colombo (CMB) flights
An economy award from Dubai (DXB) to Colombo (CMB) starts at 13,000 miles one way with British Airways Club on SriLankan Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $55.40. Iberia Club and Qatar Airways Privilege Club charge the same. 4 airlines fly nonstop from Dubai (DXB) to Colombo (CMB): 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 DXB 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 |
|---|---|---|
| British Airways ClubOn SriLankan Airlines | 13,000 | $55.40–245 |
| Iberia ClubOn SriLankan Airlines | 13,000 | $85.40–345 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn SriLankan Airlines | 13,000 | $35.40–215 |
| Finnair PlusOn SriLankan Airlines | 15,000 | $35.40–45 |
| American AAdvantageOn SriLankan Airlines | 17,500 | $35.40–45 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn SriLankan Airlines | 17,500 | $115.40–265 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn Emirates | 22,800 | $60.40–515 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn Emirates | 23,000 | $85.40–265 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Emirates | 25,000 | $63.40–93 |
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn SriLankan Airlines | 25,000 | $55.40–65 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn Emirates | 25,000 | $90.40–1,615 |
| Etihad GuestOn SriLankan Airlines | 28,000 | $35.40–295 |
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 DXB to CMB
- 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 DXB to CMB 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
DXB to CMB with one stop
21 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Kochi (COK)IndiGo, Emirates and 3 more, then SriLankan Airlines
+2 - Via Muscat (MCT)Emirates, flydubai and 1 more, then Salam Air
OV - Via Madurai (IXM)SpiceJet, then SriLankan AirlinesSG
- Via Thiruvananthapuram (TRV)Emirates and Air India Express, then SriLankan Airlines
- Via Tiruchirappalli (TRZ)Air India Express, then SriLankan Airlines
- Via Bengaluru (BLR)IndiGo the whole way
- Via Mumbai (BOM)IndiGo and Air India the whole way
+2 - Via Karachi (KHI)Emirates, flydubai and 1 more, then SriLankan AirlinesPA
- Via Chennai (MAA)IndiGo the whole way
- Via Hyderabad (HYD)IndiGo the whole way+1
- Via Ahmedabad (AMD)Emirates, flydubai and 2 more, then FitsAir and SriLankan AirlinesSG+18D
- Via Male (MLE)Emirates and flydubai the whole way+4
- Via Doha (DOH)Qatar Airways the whole way
- Via Dammam (DMM)Emirates, flydubai and 1 more, then SriLankan Airlines
- Via Delhi (DEL)IndiGo and Air India the whole way+2
DXB to CMB: common questions
How many miles does DXB to CMB cost?
In economy it starts at 13,000 miles one way with British Airways Club on SriLankan Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $55.40. 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 DXB to CMB?
Emirates, FitsAir, flydubai and SriLankan Airlines (oneworld) fly nonstop from Dubai (DXB) to Colombo (CMB).
How far is Dubai from Colombo by plane?
Dubai (DXB) and Colombo (CMB) 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 DXB to CMB 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 Dubai and Colombo?
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.