Emirates Flight 653 Deals & Information (2026/2027)

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Emirates Flight 653 Route Deals From $478

The cheapest prices found with in the last 7 days for return flights were $696 and $478 for one-way flights to Dubai Intl. for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Sat, Apr 11 - Sat, Apr 18
MLE
Velana Intl.
DXB
Dubai Intl.
$696 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$696
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Emirates flight, departing Sat, Apr 11 from Velana Intl. to Dubai Intl., returning Sat, Apr 18, priced at $696 found 3 days ago
Wed, May 13 - Tue, Jun 2
MLE
Velana Intl.
DXB
Dubai Intl.
$714 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$714
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Emirates flight, departing Wed, May 13 from Velana Intl. to Dubai Intl., returning Tue, Jun 2, priced at $714 found 1 day ago
Thu, Oct 8 - Sun, Oct 11
MLE
Velana Intl.
DXB
Dubai Intl.
$716 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$716
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Emirates flight, departing Thu, Oct 8 from Velana Intl. to Dubai Intl., returning Sun, Oct 11, priced at $716 found 4 days ago
Thu, Apr 16 - Wed, Apr 22
MLE
Velana Intl.
DXB
Dubai Intl.
$724 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$724
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Emirates flight, departing Thu, Apr 16 from Velana Intl. to Dubai Intl., returning Wed, Apr 22, priced at $724 found 1 day ago
Thu, Apr 16 - Wed, Apr 22
MLE
Velana Intl.
DXB
Dubai Intl.
$776 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$776
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Emirates flight, departing Thu, Apr 16 from Velana Intl. to Dubai Intl., returning Wed, Apr 22, priced at $776 found 1 day ago
Thu, Apr 16 - Wed, Apr 22
MLE
Velana Intl.
DXB
Dubai Intl.
$828 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$828
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Emirates flight, departing Thu, Apr 16 from Velana Intl. to Dubai Intl., returning Wed, Apr 22, priced at $828 found 1 day ago
Thu, Apr 16 - Wed, Apr 22
MLE
Velana Intl.
DXB
Dubai Intl.
$873 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$873
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Emirates flight, departing Thu, Apr 16 from Velana Intl. to Dubai Intl., returning Wed, Apr 22, priced at $873 found 1 day ago

Frequently asked questions

What route does flight number EK653 take?
EK653 is used on multiple routes. Typically, EK653 flies direct from Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) to Velana Intl. Airport (MLE). If that's your flight path, you'll be flying for about 1 hour and 30 minutes.
How often is EK653 on time?
Not a fan of hanging around at the airport? If you're taking to the skies with Emirates flight number EK653 from Colombo International Airport to MLE, this service runs as scheduled 100% of the time. On the odd occasion it is delayed, the average wait time is just 7 minutes. Just one of the numerous reasons that this journey has a 3.55-star rating.
What kind of plane is on flight number EK653?
It's likely you'll be aboard the Boeing 777-300ER if you're traveling from Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) to Velana Intl. Airport (MLE), one route used for flight number EK653.
If I am not able to travel due to COVID-19, can I change my flight to a later date?
For more info about changing your EK653 flight with Travelocity, please visit our Customer Service Portal.