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£306+ 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 31/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— CMB
22 Jun — 29 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 23 May 2026.

Sat 6/622:05
LHR
-
CMB
1 stop31h 05m
Gulf Air
Mon 15/617:20
CMB
-
LHR
1 stop26h 30m
Gulf Air
Deal found 22/5£515
Mon 8/622:05
LHR
-
CMB
2 stops31h 05m
Gulf Air
Mon 15/617:20
CMB
-
LHR
2 stops26h 30m
Gulf Air
Deal found 21/5£516
Fri 5/610:00
LHR
-
CMB
1 stop19h 10m
Gulf Air
Thu 11/617:20
CMB
-
LHR
1 stop26h 30m
Gulf Air
Deal found 21/5£517
Thu 28/522:05
LHR
-
CMB
2 stops31h 05m
Gulf Air
Mon 8/617:20
CMB
-
LHR
2 stops26h 30m
Gulf Air
Deal found 21/5£517
Fri 12/622:05
LHR
-
CMB
1 stop31h 05m
Gulf Air
Mon 15/617:20
CMB
-
LHR
1 stop26h 30m
Gulf Air
Deal found 23/5£519
Fri 29/522:05
LHR
-
CMB
1 stop31h 05m
Gulf Air
Mon 8/617:20
CMB
-
LHR
1 stop26h 30m
Gulf Air
Deal found 21/5£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 23 May 2026.

Return from

£515

One-way from

£306

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£602

Good round-trip deal

£718 or less

Good one-way deal

£485 or less
Gulf Air
  • Gulf Air
  • 6/6-15/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 57h 35m total
  • London to Colombo
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31/5
  • 31/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 45h 10m total
  • London to Sri Lanka
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (£102 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£23 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in May 2026
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

LondonColombo

LTN - CMB

LTNCMB

London Luton

Mon 15/6

09:30-08:45

2 stops18h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 15/7

22:00-22:40

2 stops29h 10m

£576

LondonColombo

LTN - CMB

LTNCMB

London Luton

Tue 2/6

06:00-08:45

2 stops22h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 9/6

21:55-17:40

2 stops24h 15m

£601

LondonColombo

SEN - CMB

SENCMB

London Southend

Wed 10/6

16:50-16:05

2 stops18h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 16/6

21:55-19:40

2 stops26h 15m

£616

LondonColombo

LHR - CMB

LHRCMB

London Heathrow

Tue 15/9

21:45-08:35

1 stop30h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 26/9

04:10-12:45

1 stop13h 05m

£621

LondonColombo

LHR - CMB

LHRCMB

London Heathrow

Mon 16/11

20:55-02:50

1 stop24h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 29/11

04:00-14:30

1 stop16h 00m

£621

LondonColombo

LHR - CMB

LHRCMB

London Heathrow

Tue 23/6

22:10-04:50

1 stop26h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 23/7

23:40-10:15

1 stop15h 05m

£625

LondonColombo

LTN - CMB

LTNCMB

London Luton

Wed 10/6

11:15-16:05

2 stops24h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 25/6

05:00-22:35

2 stops22h 05m

£628

LondonColombo

LTN - CMB

LTNCMB

London Luton

Thu 4/6

06:00-08:45

2 stops22h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 18/6

22:00-21:50

2 stops28h 20m

£631

LondonColombo

LTN - CMB

LTNCMB

London Luton

Tue 16/6

09:30-08:45

2 stops18h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 29/6

22:00-18:50

2 stops25h 20m

£636

LondonColombo

LHR - CMB

LHRCMB

London Heathrow

Wed 3/6

10:00-09:40

2 stops19h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 22/6

17:20-06:55

2 stops18h 05m

£639

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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

How long is the flight to Sri Lanka?

On average, a flight from London to Sri Lanka takes 18 hours 25 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.

SriLankan Airlines
SriLankan Airlines
From £613
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
From £157
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From £446
British Airways
British Airways
From £485

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).

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?

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to Sri Lanka in the last few years. This data was updated on 23 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 23 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.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,730 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

7.9

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.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,730 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,730 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

7.9

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.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,442 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,730 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

7.9

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.
SriLankan Airlines
6.8
Okay
84 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,730 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

7.9

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.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,995 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,730 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

7.9

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.
Air India
5.5
Fair
2,958 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,730 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

7.9

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 £58, while return flights cost around £97.

  • How much is a return flight to Sri Lanka?

    A return flight to Sri Lanka will typically cost around £114, however they can be found for as little as £97.

  • 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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