Award flights from Colombo (CMB) to Dubai (DXB)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 2 programs for CMB→DXB. Lowest economy: 15,000 miles + $125.51 (Emirates Skywards). Lowest business: 50,000 miles + $318.75 (Emirates Skywards). Lowest premium economy: 45,000 miles + $125.51 (Emirates Skywards).
Data as of
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CMB to DXB at a glance
- From
- Bandaranaike International Apt Colombo Airport, Colombo, Sri Lanka (CMB)
- To
- Dubai International, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (DXB)
- Programs with award space seen
- 2 of 2 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, premium economy and business, via Alaska Atmos Rewards and Emirates Skywards
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Emirates (EK), Qatar Airways (QR), SriLankan Airlines (UL)
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Sep 2027
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Dubai (DXB)
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emirates SkywardsLowest observed | 15,000 pts + $125.51 | Nonstop | Emirates (EK) | 3 | 324 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 25,000 pts + $141.40 | Nonstop | Qatar Airways (QR), SriLankan Airlines (UL) | 5 | 324 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emirates Skywards | 45,000 pts + $125.51 | Nonstop | Emirates (EK) | 4 | 189 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: Alaska Atmos Rewards.
Business
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emirates SkywardsLowest observed | 50,000 pts + $318.75 | Nonstop | Emirates (EK) | 5 | 328 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 50,000 pts + $141.40 | Nonstop | Qatar Airways (QR), SriLankan Airlines (UL) | 2 | 279 | See dates |
First: not seen in the last 30 days.
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats. Dates seen counts departure dates with an open award in that cabin at any price; newest observation is the latest time AwardTool saw one of them. Seats is the count the program reported when we observed it; some programs report at most 9.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | Emirates Skywards | 15,000 pts + $125.51 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | Emirates Skywards | 45,000 pts + $125.51 | 6 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 50,000 pts + $141.40 | 2 | Nonstop | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them at the time shown. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop from 15,000 miles via Emirates Skywards, which showed nonstop space on 321 dates (2 programs had nonstop space).
- Premium Economy: nonstop from 45,000 miles via Emirates Skywards, which showed nonstop space on 189 dates.
- Business: nonstop from 50,000 miles via Emirates Skywards, which showed nonstop space on 328 dates (2 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly CMB to DXB on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15,000 · Skywards (16 dates) | 45,000 · Skywards (16 dates) | 50,000 · Atmos (16 dates) | |
| 15,000 · Skywards (30 dates) | 45,000 · Skywards (30 dates) | 50,000 · Atmos (30 dates) | |
| 15,000 · Skywards (31 dates) | 45,000 · Skywards (13 dates) | 50,000 · Skywards (31 dates) | |
| 15,000 · Skywards (27 dates) | 45,000 · Skywards (14 dates) | 50,000 · Skywards (31 dates) | |
| 15,000 · Skywards (27 dates) | 45,000 · Skywards (4 dates) | 50,000 · Skywards (27 dates) | |
| 15,000 · Skywards (31 dates) | 45,000 · Skywards (11 dates) | 50,000 · Skywards (31 dates) | |
| 15,000 · Skywards (30 dates) | 45,000 · Skywards (18 dates) | 50,000 · Skywards (30 dates) | |
| 15,000 · Skywards (31 dates) | 45,000 · Skywards (24 dates) | 50,000 · Skywards (31 dates) | |
| 15,000 · Skywards (30 dates) | 45,000 · Skywards (30 dates) | 50,000 · Atmos (30 dates) | |
| 15,000 · Skywards (31 dates) | 45,000 · Skywards (29 dates) | 50,000 · Skywards (31 dates) | |
| 15,000 · Skywards (31 dates) | — | 50,000 · Skywards (31 dates) | |
| 25,000 · Skywards (9 dates) | — | 85,000 · Skywards (9 dates) |
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | — | — | — |
| Emirates Skywards | 5:4 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:0.75 · Instant | — | 1:0.8 · Instant | — |
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What's the lowest Colombo to Dubai award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 15,000 miles + $125.51 with Emirates Skywards. Emirates Skywards showed economy award space on 324 departure dates (newest observation Oct 14, 2026, 22:53 UTC). In business, 50,000 miles + $318.75 with Emirates Skywards. Emirates Skywards showed business award space on 328 departure dates (newest observation Oct 14, 2026, 22:53 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space on CMB→DXB?
2 programs in the last 30 days: Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 324 dates, business 279 dates); Emirates Skywards (economy 324 dates, premium economy 189 dates, business 328 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from CMB to DXB?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, premium economy and business, bookable via Alaska Atmos Rewards and Emirates Skywards. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 15,000 miles with Emirates Skywards.
Which credit card points transfer to these programs?
American Express Membership Rewards: Emirates Skywards (5:4). Bilt Rewards: Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Emirates Skywards (1:1). Capital One Miles: Emirates Skywards (1:0.75). Citi ThankYou Points: Emirates Skywards (1:0.8). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest CMB→DXB award prices?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers: in economy, the lowest award was for Dec 2026 departures, 15,000 miles with Skywards (31 dates); in business, the lowest award was for Dec 2026 departures, 50,000 miles with Skywards (31 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.