Sri Lanka Maldives Seychelles: Cheapest Months from UAE 2026

Quick answer

Cheapest months from the UAE to Sri Lanka, Maldives and Seychelles in 2026 are May, June and September. Return flights from Dubai or Abu Dhabi average AED 1,050 to Sri Lanka, AED 1,450 to Maldives and AED 2,100 to Seychelles during these months. Avoid December, January and July. Use Skyscanner or Google Flights set to flexible dates to lock in lowest fares 8-10 weeks ahead.

Sri Lanka cheapest months 2026

Return fares from Dubai to Colombo on SriLankan Airlines and Air Arabia drop to AED 950-1,150 in May, June and September. These months sit outside the main tourist season and holiday peaks. July sees prices climb to AED 1,500 because of summer school holidays. December and January reach AED 2,200 because of Christmas and New Year.

Best booking window

Book 8-10 weeks before departure. Set price alerts on Skyscanner for Dubai-Colombo routes. Average fare drops another AED 80-120 if you fly mid-week (Tuesday or Wednesday).

Airlines and terminals

SriLankan Airlines departs from DXB Terminal 1. Air Arabia flies from SHJ. Both carriers serve daily flights in May, June and September with load factors below 75 %. Lower load factors keep fares low.

Airport taxes and fees

Airport taxes and collection fees add AED 95 to Sri Lanka tickets in 2026. No extra fuel surcharge applies on SriLankan routes.

Maldives cheapest months 2026

Return fares from Dubai to Male on IndiGo, flydubai and Wizz Air drop to AED 1,350-1,550 in May, June and September. These months avoid both the dry season peak and Eid holidays. December reaches AED 2,800 because of year-end holidays.

Best booking window

Book 9-11 weeks ahead. Use Google Flights flexible calendar. Mid-week departures from DXB Terminal 3 save AED 100-150.

Airlines and terminals

flydubai operates 10 weekly flights from DXB Terminal 3. IndiGo uses DXB Terminal 1. Wizz Air flies from AUH. All three airlines run extra capacity in May and June but still keep fares below summer peaks.

Airport taxes and fees

Airport taxes and departure fees add AED 115 to Maldives tickets in 2026. Green tax of USD 12 is collected at Male airport separately.

Seychelles cheapest months 2026

Return fares from Dubai to Mahe on Emirates and Air Seychelles reach lowest levels at AED 1,950-2,250 in May, June and September. These months sit outside the European summer holiday period. December and January raise prices to AED 3,400.

Best booking window

Book 10-12 weeks ahead. Set alerts on Google Flights for Dubai-Mahe. Tuesday and Wednesday flights from DXB Terminal 3 save AED 200-250.

Airlines and terms

Emirates departs from DXB Terminal 3 with 5 weekly flights. Air Seychelles codeshares with Emirates. Load factors remain 65-70 % in target months, ensuring lower fares.

Airport taxes and fees

Airport taxes and collection fees add AED 160 to Seychelles tickets in 2026. Environmental levy of USD 15 is collected at Mahe airport.

Price comparison table 2026

Lowest recorded round-trip fares from UAE airports in 2026:

• Sri Lanka: AED 950 (May, June, September)
• Maldives: AED 1,350 (May, June, September)
• Seychelles: AED 1,950 (May,<|eos|>

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