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£303+ Cheap flights to Sri Lanka

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21 Sep — 28 Sep1
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Flights to Sri Lanka in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Sri Lanka

Tue 22/907:45 -
2 stops16h 15m
Fri 9/1021:30 -
2 stops22h 40m
Deal found 20/8£581
Thu 27/822:05 -
2 stops31h 05m
Mon 14/917:20 -
2 stops26h 30m
Deal found 20/8£581
Mon 2/1117:30 -
Nonstop10h 00m
Tue 24/1119:30 -
1 stop15h 55m
Deal found 22/8£581
Fri 18/915:15 -
2 stops19h 10m
Thu 1/1021:50 -
2 stops21h 15m
Deal found 20/8£582
Wed 26/822:05 -
2 stops31h 05m
Fri 25/917:20 -
2 stops18h 05m
Deal found 21/8£582
Wed 2/910:40 -
2 stops18h 30m
Fri 18/905:20 -
1 stop17h 45m
Deal found 22/8£582

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Return from

£581

One-way from

£303

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

£821

Good round-trip deal

£573 or less

Good one-way deal

£424 or less
22/9-9/10
  • 22/9-9/10
  • 4 total stops
  • 38h 55m total
  • London to Colombo
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Gulf Air
  • Gulf Air
  • 17/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 10m total
  • London to Sri Lanka
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LondonColombo

LTN London Luton - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

LTNCMB

London Luton

Fri 6/11

14:40-14:50

2 stops18h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 11/11

21:25-14:00

3 stops22h 05m

£584

LondonColombo

LGW London Gatwick - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

LGWCMB

London Gatwick

Sun 6/9

10:40-09:40

2 stops18h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 1/10

17:20-06:55

2 stops18h 05m

£585
Fastest return journey

LondonColombo

LGW London Gatwick - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

LGWCMB

London Gatwick

Sat 14/11

08:40-02:45

1 stop12h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 24/11

11:00-17:00

Nonstop11h 30m

£586

LondonColombo

SEN London Southend - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

SENCMB

London Southend

Thu 12/11

17:20-14:50

2 stops16h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 26/11

09:55-22:20

2 stops17h 55m

£590

LondonColombo

LTN London Luton - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

LTNCMB

London Luton

Mon 1/2

08:30-08:10

2 stops18h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 27/2

02:40-21:05

2 stops23h 55m

£591

LondonColombo

SEN London Southend - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

SENCMB

London Southend

Mon 21/9

11:10-08:35

2 stops16h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 27/9

16:20-10:30

2 stops22h 40m

£594

LondonColombo

LHR London Heathrow - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

LHRCMB

London Heathrow

Mon 7/9

22:05-09:40

2 stops31h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 22/9

17:20-06:55

2 stops18h 05m

£599

LondonColombo

LGW London Gatwick - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

LGWCMB

London Gatwick

Wed 25/11

17:30-09:00

Nonstop10h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 20/12

19:30-05:55

1 stop15h 55m

£599

LondonColombo

LHR London Heathrow - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

LHRCMB

London Heathrow

Tue 1/12

09:30-09:45

2 stops18h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 20/12

17:00-14:45

2 stops27h 15m

£599

LondonColombo

LGW London Gatwick - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

LGWCMB

London Gatwick

Mon 30/11

17:30-09:00

Nonstop10h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 25/12

19:30-05:55

1 stop15h 55m

£600

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight to Sri Lanka

How long is the flight to Sri Lanka?

On average, a flight from London to Sri Lanka takes 17 hours 23 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 most popular airlines that fly to Sri Lanka?

The most popular airlines flying from London to Sri Lanka are SriLankan Airlines, Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways.

Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
From £155
SriLankan Airlines
SriLankan Airlines
From £586
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From £504
British Airways
British Airways
From £480

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

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

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).

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 54 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.

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

The most popular places in Sri Lanka to fly to are Colombo and Jaffna.

Reviews of airlines servicing Sri Lanka

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.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,735 reviews
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Crew

7.9

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Sept 2023

DOH - HYD

There could be a better options given to customers. In providing the connecting flights in cases of delays and more patience in treating the customers.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,735 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,735 reviews
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Crew

7.9

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Sept 2023

DOH - HYD

There could be a better options given to customers. In providing the connecting flights in cases of delays and more patience in treating the customers.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,509 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,735 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Sept 2023

DOH - HYD

There could be a better options given to customers. In providing the connecting flights in cases of delays and more patience in treating the customers.
SriLankan Airlines
6.8
Okay
87 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,735 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Sept 2023

DOH - HYD

There could be a better options given to customers. In providing the connecting flights in cases of delays and more patience in treating the customers.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
8,184 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,735 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Sept 2023

DOH - HYD

There could be a better options given to customers. In providing the connecting flights in cases of delays and more patience in treating the customers.
Air India
5.5
Fair
2,943 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,735 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Sept 2023

DOH - HYD

There could be a better options given to customers. In providing the connecting flights in cases of delays and more patience in treating the customers.

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 £63, while return flights cost around £76.

  • How much is a return flight to Sri Lanka?

    A return flight to Sri Lanka will typically cost around £218, however they can be found for as little as £76.

  • 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. Bleu Pearl in Katunayake Srilanka is the closest property to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (0.0 mi away from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl).

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