£311+ Cheap flights to Sri Lanka

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— CMB
3 Jun — 10 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Sri Lanka in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Sri Lanka
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Sri Lanka. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 4 May 2026.

Mon 1/614:45
LHR
-
CMB
1 stop13h 20m
Etihad Airways
Tue 16/604:10
CMB
-
LHR
1 stop13h 05m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 1/5£518
Fri 29/514:45
LHR
-
CMB
1 stop13h 20m
Etihad Airways
Thu 11/610:00
CMB
-
LHR
1 stop13h 15m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 30/4£518
Wed 3/607:05
LGW
-
CMB
1 stop17h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 18/606:50
CMB
-
LGW
1 stop14h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/5£518
Fri 8/514:45
LHR
-
CMB
1 stop13h 20m
Etihad Airways
Tue 19/504:10
CMB
-
LHR
1 stop15h 25m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 29/4£519
Tue 26/521:45
STN
-
CMB
3 stops30h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 8/722:00
CMB
-
STN
2 stops28h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4£520
Fri 5/614:45
LHR
-
CMB
1 stop13h 20m
Etihad Airways
Fri 19/604:10
CMB
-
LHR
1 stop15h 25m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 30/4£520

Find flight deals to Sri Lanka

Find the latest flights to Sri Lanka in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 858,174 searches and data was last updated on 4 May 2026.

Return from

£518

One-way from

£311

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£602

Good round-trip deal

£737 or less

Good one-way deal

£529 or less
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 1/6-13/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 26h 25m total
  • London to Colombo
9/5
  • 9/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 47h 40m total
  • London to Sri Lanka
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (£103 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£23 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in May 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from London to Sri Lanka.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from London to Sri Lanka.

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

LondonColombo

LHR - CMB

LHRCMB

London Heathrow

Sun 31/5

14:45-20:35

1 stop25h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 8/7

10:00-12:45

1 stop31h 15m

£533

LondonColombo

LHR - CMB

LHRCMB

London Heathrow

Wed 3/6

12:30-15:00

1 stop22h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 22/6

17:05-11:30

1 stop22h 55m

£534

LondonColombo

LHR - CMB

LHRCMB

London Heathrow

Tue 9/6

14:45-08:35

1 stop13h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 11/6

04:10-18:45

1 stop19h 05m

£535

LondonColombo

LHR - CMB

LHRCMB

London Heathrow

Tue 2/6

14:45-08:35

1 stop13h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 17/6

04:10-12:45

1 stop13h 05m

£535

LondonColombo

LHR - CMB

LHRCMB

London Heathrow

Tue 26/5

14:45-08:35

1 stop13h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 4/6

04:10-12:45

1 stop13h 05m

£536

LondonColombo

LTN - CMB

LTNCMB

London Luton

Tue 26/5

20:55-08:45

3 stops31h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 2/6

23:05-17:55

2 stops23h 20m

£554

LondonColombo

LHR - CMB

LHRCMB

London Heathrow

Wed 3/6

22:05-09:40

2 stops31h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 22/6

17:20-15:20

2 stops26h 30m

£574

LondonColombo

LHR - CMB

LHRCMB

London Heathrow

Sat 10/10

14:45-03:00

1 stop31h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 19/10

04:10-12:45

1 stop13h 05m

£595

LondonColombo

LGW - CMB

LGWCMB

London Gatwick

Wed 17/6

10:40-09:40

2 stops18h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 4/7

17:20-06:55

2 stops18h 05m

£601

LondonColombo

LGW - CMB

LGWCMB

London Gatwick

Sun 28/6

09:00-02:05

1 stop12h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 13/7

20:20-06:40

1 stop14h 50m

£602

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Best time to book a flight to Sri Lanka

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Sri Lanka

When is the best time to book a flight to Sri Lanka?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Sri Lanka, you should look to book at least 53 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

How long is the flight to Sri Lanka?

On average, a flight from London to Sri Lanka takes 18 hours 5 minutes. Flights to Sri Lanka from other popular cities in United Kingdom will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

Weekly flight availability to Sri Lanka

The most flights from London to Sri Lanka are scheduled on a Monday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Sri Lanka?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to Sri Lanka are Etihad Airways, Kuwait Airways and SAUDIA.

Rainfall in Sri Lanka by month

Plan your trip to Sri Lanka by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Sri Lanka ranges from 60.0 - 350.0 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 350.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Sri Lanka when rainfall is around 60.0 mm.

Temperature in Sri Lanka by month

Plan your trip to Sri Lanka by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Sri Lanka, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, March is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 27.0 C).

What are the most popular places to fly to in Sri Lanka?

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to Sri Lanka in the last few years. This data was updated on 4 May 2026.
The most popular places in Sri Lanka to fly to are Colombo and Jaffna.

Reviews of airlines servicing Sri Lanka

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sri Lanka. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Sri Lanka. Reviews last updated 4 May 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Qatar Airways,Etihad Airways, andSriLankan Airlines to Sri Lanka. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Janak,Oct 2023

DOH - AMD

Disaster boarding process. No gates. No annoncement for boarding process. Waiting area seats were full no seats available. 787 dream liner step up to entrance door. Not acceptable for physically poor but normal people.

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Janak,Oct 2023

DOH - AMD

Disaster boarding process. No gates. No annoncement for boarding process. Waiting area seats were full no seats available. 787 dream liner step up to entrance door. Not acceptable for physically poor but normal people.

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Janak,Oct 2023

DOH - AMD

Disaster boarding process. No gates. No annoncement for boarding process. Waiting area seats were full no seats available. 787 dream liner step up to entrance door. Not acceptable for physically poor but normal people.

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Janak,Oct 2023

DOH - AMD

Disaster boarding process. No gates. No annoncement for boarding process. Waiting area seats were full no seats available. 787 dream liner step up to entrance door. Not acceptable for physically poor but normal people.

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Janak,Oct 2023

DOH - AMD

Disaster boarding process. No gates. No annoncement for boarding process. Waiting area seats were full no seats available. 787 dream liner step up to entrance door. Not acceptable for physically poor but normal people.

Crew

7.9

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Janak,Oct 2023

DOH - AMD

Disaster boarding process. No gates. No annoncement for boarding process. Waiting area seats were full no seats available. 787 dream liner step up to entrance door. Not acceptable for physically poor but normal people.

FAQs about flying to Sri Lanka

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Sri Lanka if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Sri Lanka on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Sri Lanka?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Etihad Airways is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Sri Lanka.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Sri Lanka?

    Colombo Bandaranaike Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Sri Lanka. One-way flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl typically cost £61, while return flights cost around £96.

  • How much is a return flight to Sri Lanka?

    A return flight to Sri Lanka will typically cost around £192, however they can be found for as little as £96.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Sri Lanka depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Sri Lanka, London offers the quickest one-way flight (10 hours 0 minutes).

  • Does Colombo Bandaranaike Intl have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Colombo Bandaranaike Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl?

    Yes. Colombo Bandaranaike Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. As Tours is the closest property to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (0.0 mi away from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl).

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