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Cheapest one-way

$ 199
IndiGo Wed, Sep 23

59% below next 30d avg. ($485)

Cheapest round-trip

$ 363
IndiGo Tue, Sep 22

47% below next 30d avg. ($686)

When to travel

September Cheapest month
July Peak month

Fastest flight

3h 25m Avg: 3h 22m

Recommended airlines

With a lowest one-way fare of $199 , travelers can expect an average price of $485 for upcoming trips, while round-trip tickets start at $363 . Flights typically take around 3h 22m , but the fastest nonstop option completes the journey in just 3h 25m minutes. There are 12 flights weekly on this route. You can arrive at any of the following airports in Colombo: Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) . Flights from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport (DAC-CMB) are by far the most popular option for this route. To secure the best rates, booking 40 days in advance is recommended, and the cheapest travel days are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday .

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Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Dhaka to Colombo over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from $199 and round-trip from $363. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

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Flights from Dhaka to Colombo operate an average of 5 times per day over the past 7 days, with a 18.8% on-time departure rate and a 93.8% on-time arrival rate.

Which airlines are the most popular for Dhaka to Colombo flights?

The most popular airlines flying from Dhaka to Colombo are IndiGo, SriLankan Airlines, and FitsAir, among 4 carriers on this route. IndiGo offers the lowest fares. Based on Trip.com's flight booking data from the previous 12 months.
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SriLankan Airlines logo SriLankan Airlines
FitsAir logo FitsAir
Air India logo Air India
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Dhaka to Colombo according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Flight Info | Dhaka to Colombo

The distance between Dhaka and Colombo is approximately 2,191.48 km. It takes around 3 hours 22 minutes on average to fly from Dhaka to Colombo. Based on Trip.com's data travel demand peaks in July. The off-season for travel is September.

Cheapest one-way flight price $199
Cheapest round-trip ticket price $363
Off-season for travel September
Peak season for travel July
Flight distance 2,191.48 km
Average flight time 3 hours 22 minutes
Popular airline IndiGo
Frequency ~8/week
Flight statistics for the Dhaka–Colombo route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com price insights on flights from Dhaka to Colombo

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Dhaka to Colombo?

The average price of one-way flights from Dhaka to Colombo purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Dhaka to Colombo is March, with an average price of $234; while the month with the highest flight price is usually October, with an average price of up to $367.

$367
$301
$234
$168
    Cheapest
  • $352
    Sep
  • $367
    Oct
  • $342
    Nov
  • $317
    Dec
  • $306
    Jan
  • $305
    Feb
  • $234
    Mar
  • $289
    Apr
  • $305
    May
  • $284
    Jun
  • $303
    Jul
  • $353
    Aug

What is the cheapest month for round-trip flights from Dhaka to Colombo?

Average price of round-trip flights from Dhaka to Colombo purchased by Trip.com users by month over the past 12 months

According to historical data from Trip.com, the lowest prices for flights from Dhaka to Colombo are found during January, with an average price of $488. Conversely, the highest prices are found during October, with an average price of up to $611.

$611
$550
$488
$427
    Cheapest
  • $551
    Sep
  • $611
    Oct
  • $563
    Nov
  • $547
    Dec
  • $488
    Jan
  • $543
    Feb
  • $554
    Mar
  • $604
    Apr
  • $558
    May
  • $576
    Jun
  • $524
    Jul
  • $563
    Aug

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Dhaka to Colombo (DAC-CMB)?

    Based on Trip.com data, IndiGo offers one-way fares as low as $199 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. DAC to CMB on Wed, Sep 23), while IndiGo offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $363 departing on Tue, Sep 22 and returning on Sun, Sep 27.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Dhaka to Colombo with the following airlines, including: SriLankan Airlines FitsAir Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes around 3 hours 22 minutes to fly from Dhaka (DAC) to Colombo (CMB).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Dhaka to Colombo is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 12 flight per week flying from Dhaka to Colombo. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: SriLankan Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- UL190 (13:37)
  • To find best deals on flights from Dhaka to Colombo, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Wed, Sep 23, with one-way flights priced at just $199.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is FitsAir.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Colombo travel is around July.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Dhaka to Colombo is September, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our September flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Dhaka to Colombo on September 11, 2026 with IndiGo, with prices starting at $361.
  • You can arrive at any of the following airports in Colombo: Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB). Flights from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport (DAC-CMB) are by far the most popular option for this route.
  • The time difference between Colombo and Dhaka is 0m.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Dhaka to Colombo is $485. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Based on Trip.com data for travel in the next 30 days, the average round-trip fare from Dhaka to Colombo is $686. The final price depends on the outbound and return dates, airline and fare conditions.
  • Enter Dhaka and Colombo, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveler details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.
  • IndiGo and FitsAirare the most popular budget airlines flying from Dhaka to Colombo. Check baggage, seat and payment fees before comparing the final price.

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To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy.
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If the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.