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You can fly direct with SriLankan Airlines and FitsAir. Average duration is 3h 20m
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Cheapest • Avg £249 (return)
Shortest trip • 7h 35m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Dhaka to Colombo (DAC-CMB)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Dhaka to Colombo that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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KAYAK’s insights & trends for Dhaka to Colombo flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Dhaka to Colombo to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Dhaka to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Dhaka to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Dhaka to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is April, where tickets cost £243 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and February, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £362 and £355 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Dhaka to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop stopover the cheapest option at £346 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Dhaka to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Dhaka to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Dhaka to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 15% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 9 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Dhaka to Colombo

 
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Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler

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Daniel Scheffler is a travel writer, podcaster, and producer. Born in Africa, bred in Europe and now living in America he has traveled to 140 countries (and all 50 U.S. states). Plus he has stayed at over 2500 hotels across the globe. His original shows Everywhere and Without Maps (available on Spotify) showcase his beliefs, travel is about humanity and sharing that beauty. And thus it reminds you that you shouldn’t believe everything you think.

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Ramsey Qubein

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An avid traveller and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg, among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Dhaka to Colombo

Low season

July
Best time to beat the crowds (9% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 9% lower on average.

When to book flights from Dhaka to Colombo

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Dhaka to Colombo based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Dhaka to Colombo flights

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Dhaka to Colombo?

    Only flydubai offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Dhaka to Colombo flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Dhaka to Colombo?

    The Airbus A320-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Dhaka to Colombo flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Dhaka to Colombo?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Dhaka and Colombo.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Dhaka to Colombo?

    There are direct flights from Dhaka to Colombo on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Dhaka to Colombo, IndiGo or SriLankan Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Dhaka to Colombo are IndiGo and SriLankan Airlines. With an average price for the route of £258 and an overall rating of 6.8, IndiGo is the most popular choice. SriLankan Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £414 and an overall rating of 6.8.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Dhaka to Colombo?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Dhaka to Colombo.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Dhaka to Colombo?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Colombo from Dhaka is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Dhaka to Colombo?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Colombo with an airline and back to Dhaka with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Dhaka to Colombo?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Colombo from Dhaka up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Dhaka to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Colombo to Dhaka? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £246 or less one-way and £327 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Dhaka to Colombo?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl.
Find which airlines fly direct from Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Monday

SriLankan Airlines

SriLankan Airlines

Tuesday

FitsAir,SriLankan Airlines

FitsAir,SriLankan Airlines

Wednesday

FitsAir,SriLankan Airlines

FitsAir,SriLankan Airlines

Thursday

FitsAir,SriLankan Airlines

FitsAir,SriLankan Airlines

Friday

FitsAir,SriLankan Airlines

FitsAir,SriLankan Airlines

Saturday

FitsAir,SriLankan Airlines

FitsAir,SriLankan Airlines

Sunday

FitsAir,SriLankan Airlines

FitsAir,SriLankan Airlines

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Direct returns

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Dhaka Hazrat Shahjalal Intl

Monday

FitsAir,SriLankan Airlines

FitsAir,SriLankan Airlines

Tuesday

FitsAir,SriLankan Airlines

FitsAir,SriLankan Airlines

Wednesday

FitsAir,SriLankan Airlines

FitsAir,SriLankan Airlines

Thursday

FitsAir,SriLankan Airlines

FitsAir,SriLankan Airlines

Friday

FitsAir,SriLankan Airlines

FitsAir,SriLankan Airlines

Saturday

FitsAir,SriLankan Airlines

FitsAir,SriLankan Airlines

Sunday

SriLankan Airlines

SriLankan Airlines

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Reviews of the top airlines flying from Dhaka to Colombo

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Dhaka to Colombo. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Dhaka to Colombo? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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SriLankan AirlinesOverall score based on 86 reviews
6.2Entertainment
6.7Boarding
7.6Crew
7.0Food
6.8Comfort
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Too many carryon bags with size of checking bags. Because of that space was not there to put carry on backpacks.

4.0 OkayAhmed, Jul 2026
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Too many carryon bags with size of checking bags. Because of that space was not there to put carry on backpacks.

Nice crew.flight delay fromBKK for some ground prep issue I guess, crew serve well to guest, and respect to guest as well. As usual AC is old,and nt much comert in compare to other rehional airliners.other than that.all good

Flight was on time.food is as usual good.Aircraft is old.old A320, seats aithout any display.crew serve well

When flying from Indian Sector, should be more prepared with Indian food

KAYAK Real time status update is not accurate.the flight inbound rejected and go around.and came back and land. Delay abt 30 min.still shows ontime.track ur self if u wana real time.and cabin crew s are nicer. Aircraft is jst ok.old airplane.and in midflight ,seems have some compressor issue.airconditioning was nt work properly either.I could litarary see guests were cheking if AC is working.bt on landing it start to gv cool.which probably some one intentionaly kept .which was so bad.even breathing was bit difficult.otjer than that.for me all ok.

This leg of the trip was smoother than compared to the initial trip. Sri Lankan Airlines still have much work to do to improve the overall travel experience.

Very good crew, very efficient. Unfortunately not all items listed in duty free catalog were available.

Very professional and well managed. On time, great staff and comfortable.

Kayak company fake total I m not travel my payment reverse plzzz my credit card

Terrible experience. Unexpected wait due to staff delay was not taken proper care. Food inflight could be better where as flight attendees on flight hospitality was 100%

Paid for the seat 17D. I found that that seat has no lean back facilities

Flight was delayed 110 mins.. Crew on Ground or in Air had no regrets.. No apologies... Very poor boarding process... Awful food and beverage choice.

The flight was delayed by 3 hours, causing me to miss my connecting international flight. I then had to wait in the airport 18 hours for the next flight. The reason for the delay was a computer issue, not something outside of their control like weather. To add insult to injury, instead of trying to expedite the flight to make up for lost time, they ran a carry-on baggage check to verify every bag onboard belonged to someone on the plane, which took another 20 minutes.

It took a lot of time to declare that the flight gonna be cancelled ☹️ very disappointed.

The seats are horrible and pathetic. The flight was delayed by over an hour as they did not have the crew

Boarding is becoming a hassle with Indigo nowadays, particularly if you are placed towards the front. The overhead luggage trays are either packed with flight equipments or already loaded by other passengers. So, if you are on front rows, your luggage may eventually end up towards middle. Food quality is going down by day. The only good element of being on time is also shaky nowadays.

Worst checkin experience. Lot of delays. Checkin agents rude. Flight delayed. No regrets by the airline.

Flight was delayed and also lots of mosquitoes on the flight

Try to Fly on time without keeping commercial passengers stranded

Check in is a mess. Be ready for a traumatic experience from the unsupportive and rude check in staffs and duty managers at Calicut airport. It’s a chaos and the lines are mostly first in last out, as they don’t care of the passenger well being or the waiting time. They are just concerned of checking in before the boarding call. Personal experience is of standing 2 hours straight just for check in. Flight is ok, food preordered are all the instant ones with hot water mix, which tastes pathetic. Overall, will never take another indigo flight to fly out of india.

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