Emirates is the Dubai-based international airline of the United Arab Emirates and one of the busiest foreign airlines at Colombo. Its flights via Dubai connect Sri Lanka with Europe, Africa, the Americas and the rest of the Middle East, and some Colombo services continue to Malé in the Maldives.
Emirates at a Glance
| Airline | Emirates |
|---|---|
| IATA code | EK |
| Country | United Arab Emirates |
| Main base | Dubai (DXB) |
| Type | Full-service airline |
| Airports in Sri Lanka | Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) |
| Website | emirates.com |
Emirates Flights to and from Sri Lanka
| To / from | Sri Lanka airport | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Dubai (DXB) | Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) | Year-round |
| Malé (MLE) | Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) | Year-round |
Routes are as published in October 2026. Airlines change frequencies and seasonal routes often, so check the current timetable with Emirates or a travel agent before booking.
Emirates Offices in Sri Lanka
Emirates Airport desk
- Address: Bandaranaike International Airport, Katunayake
- Phone: +94 11 226 4444 (airport switchboard)
- Opening hours: Monday to Saturday, 9:30 am to 6:00 pm; closed Sunday
- Email: email Emirates
Office details are from public airline office listings, checked in October 2026. Sales offices and their hours change, and some are run by a general sales agent, so call ahead before you visit.
Arriving in Sri Lanka
Most international visitors to Sri Lanka land at Bandaranaike International Airport in Katunayake, about 35 km north of Colombo. The beach town of Negombo is only 15 to 20 minutes away, which makes it an easy first or last night, and the expressways run on to Colombo and the south coast. Most nationalities need an Electronic Travel Authorization before departure; see our Sri Lanka visa guide.
Lakpura arranges airport transfers from every Sri Lankan airport, with a driver waiting in arrivals and the pick-up time adjusted to your actual landing.
Other Airlines Flying to Sri Lanka
Also worth comparing: flydubai, Etihad Airways, Air Arabia, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, FitsAir and Chongqing Airlines. See the full list of airlines flying to Sri Lanka, with every route and the Colombo offices of each airline.
