Cheap flights from Dhaka to Colombo from $266 DAC → CMB
Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
The cheapest return found recently is $462 with Air India, 6 Feb 2027 – 16 Feb 2027, found 3 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $266 with Biman Bangladesh Airlines, 13 Feb 2027, found 2 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $266, found 2 days ago
- Cheapest return found recently
- $462, 6 Feb 2027 to 16 Feb 2027
- Usual return price
- $436 to $487
- Cheapest month to fly
- November 2026, return fares from $415 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- SriLankan Airlines, FitsAir
- Shortest nonstop flight found
- 3 h 25 min
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 8 departure dates is usually $436 to $487.
Cheapest return found recently
$462
6 Feb 2027 – 16 Feb 2027 · Air India
Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Leaves 3:45 p.m. · Return leaves 4:15 p.m. · 30 h 55 min of travel, both ways together
out 1 stop, back 1 stop
found 3 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$621
18 Nov – 26 Nov · FitsAir
Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Leaves 11:59 p.m. · Return leaves 10:30 p.m. · 6 h 51 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 4 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$462 6 Feb 2027 – 16 Feb 2027found 3 days agoSee prices for these dates
$415 23 Nov – 1 Decfound 7 days agoSee prices for these dates
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $411 to $480.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 8 departure dates from 16 Nov to 7 Mar 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 10-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 6 Feb 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
72 fares on 8 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Nov – 22 Nov | $457 | IndiGo | Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 18 Nov – 26 Nov | $441 | IndiGo | Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 23 Nov – 1 Dec | $415 | IndiGo | Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 12 Dec – 18 Dec | $419 | IndiGo | Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 8 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 19 Dec – 23 Dec | $477 | IndiGo | Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 28 Dec – 4 Jan 2027 | $526 | Air India | Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 6 Feb 2027 – 16 Feb 2027 | $462 | Air India | Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 7 Mar 2027 – 19 Mar 2027 | $517 | Air India | Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $415.
One-way
The cheapest one-way fare on each of 5 departure dates is usually $266 to $278.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$266
13 Feb 2027 · Biman Bangladesh Airlines
Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Leaves 11:15 a.m. · 11 h 30 min trip
1 stop · via Chennai Airport (MAA) · 7 h connection
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$428
6 Feb 2027 · SriLankan Airlines
Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Leaves 1:00 p.m. · 3 h 25 min trip
nonstop
found 3 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$266 13 Feb 2027found 2 days agoOpen this trip
$254 6 Feb 2027found 3 days agoOpen this trip
What have prices looked like?
Over 46 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $165 to $299.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Compared with the cheapest one-way fare on each of 5 departure dates from 30 Jan 2027 to 15 May 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
No. We hold one-way fares on 1 other departure date within 3 days of 13 Feb 2027, and it is not cheaper.
Every date we hold
39 fares on 5 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jan 2027 | $279 | Biman Bangladesh Airlines | Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) | 1 stop | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
| 6 Feb 2027 | $254 | Biman Bangladesh Airlines | Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) | 1 stop | found 3 days ago | Open this trip |
| 13 Feb 2027 | $266 | Biman Bangladesh Airlines | Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) | 1 stop | found 2 days ago | Open this trip |
| 16 Feb 2027 | $278 | Air India | Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) | 1 stop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
| 15 May 2027 | $270 | Air India | Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) → Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) | 1 stop | found 4 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
February 2027 is the cheapest month — from $254.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Biman Bangladesh Airlines, Air India.
Premium cabin fares from Dhaka to Colombo
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 6 Feb 2027 – 16 Feb 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 13 Feb 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Dhaka to Colombo?
Return
The cheapest fares were 30 to 59 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $464 | $444 | +3% | 28 |
| 7–13 days | $458 | $411 | +1% | 30 |
| 14–29 days | $453 | $411 | +0% | 49 |
| 30–59 days | $452 | $419 | Cheapest seen | 45 |
| 60–89 days | $497 | $444 | +10% | 41 |
| 90–179 days | $480 | $445 | +6% | 44 |
One-way
Timing didn't matter much here — prices were about the same in every range.
From the cheapest one-way each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (46 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30–59 days | $250 | $238 | Cheapest seen | 14 |
| 60–89 days | $257 | $233 | +3% | 26 |
| 90–179 days | $258 | $243 | +3% | 32 |
| 180+ days | $261 | $261 | +4% | 8 |
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 6 Feb 2027 – 16 Feb 2027. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from Dhaka to Colombo?
The cheapest return found recently is $462 with Air India, 6 Feb 2027 to 16 Feb 2027, found 3 days ago. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $415 with IndiGo, 23 Nov to 1 Dec, found 7 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 8 departure dates is usually $436 to $487.
How much is a one-way flight from Dhaka to Colombo?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $266 with Biman Bangladesh Airlines, 13 Feb 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $254 with Biman Bangladesh Airlines, 6 Feb 2027, found 3 days ago. The cheapest one-way fare on each of 5 departure dates is usually $266 to $278.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Dhaka to Colombo?
November 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $415, 23 Nov to 1 Dec, found 7 days ago. February 2027 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $254, 6 Feb 2027, found 3 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Dhaka to Colombo?
In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares were cheapest 30 to 59 days before departure. In 46 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, one-way fares cost about the same whether the flight was days or months away.
Is there a direct flight from Dhaka to Colombo?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $621 with FitsAir, 18 Nov to 26 Nov, found 4 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $428 with SriLankan Airlines, 6 Feb 2027, found 3 days ago.
How long is the flight from Dhaka to Colombo?
The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with SriLankan Airlines on 6 Feb 2027, takes 3 h 25 min from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB). The cheapest one-way found recently, with Biman Bangladesh Airlines on 13 Feb 2027, takes 11 h 30 min with 1 stop, including a 7 h connection.
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Dhaka to Colombo?
Between 16 Nov and 7 Mar 2027, IndiGo has the cheapest return on 5 of the 8 departure dates we hold, and Air India on 3. Between 30 Jan 2027 and 15 May 2027, Biman Bangladesh Airlines has the cheapest one-way on 3 of the 5 departure dates we hold, and Air India on 2.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work
