Airline

Emirates (3U)

Experience world-class luxury and seamless global connectivity with Emirates. Enjoy multiple daily widebody flights from Colombo to Dubai, unlocking fast onward connections to over 130 destinations across Europe, the Americas, and beyond.

Why travelers choose Emirates

•Award-winning inflight entertainment (ice) and premium service on widebody Boeing 777 and Airbus A380 aircraft.
•Seamless global connectivity with multiple daily flights from Colombo (CMB) to Dubai (DXB).
•Robust disruption handling, including complimentary hotel accommodation on eligible layover tickets (Dubai Connect).

Fare families

Economy Saver

Excellent value combining affordability with standard baggage and essential comforts.

•Up to 25kg checked baggage allowance
•Paid advanced seat selection before check-in
•Ticket changes permitted for a fee plus fare difference

Economy Saver

Excellent value combining affordability with standard baggage and essential comforts.

•Up to 25kg checked baggage allowance
•Paid advanced seat selection before check-in
•Ticket changes permitted for a fee plus fare difference

Key policies

Baggage allowance

Generous weight concept on most routes: Economy ranges from 20kg (Special) to 35kg (Flex Plus); Business enjoys 40kg; First class 50kg. For flights to the Americas and Africa, a piece concept applies (e.g., 2 pieces of 23kg in Economy).

Change policy

Flex and Flex Plus fares offer waived or reduced change fees, while Saver and Special fares incur fees plus any fare difference. Most tickets allow 24-hour risk-free corrections when bought directly in eligible markets.

Check-in

Online check-in opens 48 hours and closes 90 minutes before departure (24 hours for US routes). Download digital boarding passes via the Emirates App. Airport counters generally close strictly 60 minutes before departure.

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Colombo (CMB) network

Emirates operating flights touching CMB

Sample operating pattern; confirm exact days and times during booking.

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From Colombo (CMB)

CMB → DXB

Flight 3U 203 • Daily

4h 15m

08:55 → 12:10 Nonstop, morning departure

CMB → SIN

Flight 3U 468 • Daily

4h 30m

10:45 → 17:45 Nonstop, widebody

CMB → LHR

Flight 3U 503 • Mon / Wed / Fri

11h 15m

13:10 → 20:25 1 stop via hub

To Colombo (CMB)

DXB → CMB

Flight 3U 204 • Daily

4h 15m

14:20 → 20:35 Nonstop, evening arrival

SIN → CMB

Flight 3U 469 • Daily

3h 40m

19:20 → 21:00 Nonstop, premium-heavy

LHR → CMB

Flight 3U 504 • Tue / Thu / Sat

10h 45m

21:55 → 12:40+1 1 stop via hub