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Dubai DXB Terminal Guide 2026: Airlines by Terminal and Connections
Dubai DXB terminal guide: which airlines use T1, T2 and T3 as of October 2026, how the terminals connect, shuttle times and layover length.
Dubai (DXB) to Colombo (CMB) flights
Nonstop from Dubai International to Bandaranaike International: distance, flying time, which airlines fly it and how often.
Distance
3,287km
2,042 mi, great circle
Flying time
4h 35m
typical, gate to gate
Flights a day
7
average, November 2026
Airlines
3
passenger airlines
Airlines flying DXB to CMB
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Terminals
Dubai International
Dubai International Airport has three terminals. Terminal 1 has one concourse (Concourse D), Terminal 2 is set apart from the other two main buildings and Terminal 3 is divided into Concourse A, B, and C. The cargo terminal is capable of handling 3 million tonnes of cargo annually and a general aviation terminal (GAT) is close by.
From Wikipedia, retrieved 2026-10-26. Terminal assignments change: check with your airline and the airport's website.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the flight from Dubai to Colombo?
About 4h 35m gate to gate for the 3,287 km (2,042 mile) trip, estimated from distance. Schedules vary by airline and season, and winds can add or save time.
Which airlines fly nonstop from DXB to CMB?
Emirates, flydubai and SriLankan Airlines, with about 7 flights a day between them in our data (AeroDataBox, November 2026).