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£309+ Cheap flights to Sri Lanka

— CMB
29 Nov — 6 Dec1
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1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Sri Lanka in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Sri Lanka

Tue 3/1108:45 -
1 stop14h 15m
Sun 15/1114:35 -
1 stop30h 30m
Deal found 25/10£520
Mon 9/1108:45 -
1 stop23h 30m
Tue 24/1105:20 -
1 stop31h 55m
Deal found 25/10£521
Wed 18/1109:30 -
1 stop18h 45m
Mon 7/1217:00 -
1 stop27h 15m
Deal found 25/10£522
Mon 9/1121:40 -
2 stops30h 35m
Tue 24/1105:10 -
1 stop20h 50m
Deal found 25/10£522
Tue 17/1120:15 -
1 stop17h 00m
Mon 30/1102:40 -
1 stop14h 55m
Deal found 26/10£524
Sun 15/1109:30 -
1 stop18h 45m
Sat 15/517:20 -
1 stop18h 05m
Deal found 25/10£524

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Return from

£521

One-way from

£309

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

£664

Good round-trip deal

£533 or less

Good one-way deal

£411 or less
Air Arabia
  • Air Arabia
  • 9/11-24/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 55h 25m total
  • London to Colombo
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16/11-31/12
  • 16/11-31/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 20h 35m total
  • London to Sri Lanka
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LondonColombo

LTN London Luton - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

LTNCMB

London Luton

Thu 5/11

15:05-20:15

2 stops23h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-19:30

Nonstop0h 00m

£310

LondonJaffna

LHR London Heathrow - JAF Jaffna Kankesanturai

LHRJAF

London Heathrow

Fri 13/11

22:15-11:45

3 stops32h 00m

Jaffna Kankesanturai

Wed 31/12

00:00-19:30

Nonstop0h 00m

£395

LondonColombo

LTN London Luton - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

LTNCMB

London Luton

Sat 9/1

08:25-13:45

2 stops23h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 30/1

21:25-17:35

3 stops25h 40m

£542

LondonColombo

LTN London Luton - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

LTNCMB

London Luton

Sun 17/1

21:45-13:45

2 stops34h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 2/2

05:20-08:30

2 stops32h 40m

£543

LondonColombo

LTN London Luton - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

LTNCMB

London Luton

Wed 25/11

07:00-20:15

2 stops31h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 2/12

09:55-22:00

2 stops17h 35m

£549

LondonColombo

LTN London Luton - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

LTNCMB

London Luton

Thu 19/11

17:45-20:15

2 stops21h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 8/12

02:40-21:05

2 stops23h 55m

£549

LondonColombo

LGW London Gatwick - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

LGWCMB

London Gatwick

Wed 11/11

16:40-08:35

Nonstop10h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 3/12

19:30-05:55

1 stop15h 55m

£558

LondonColombo

SEN London Southend - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

SENCMB

London Southend

Thu 19/11

15:40-20:15

2 stops23h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 25/11

04:00-18:35

2 stops20h 05m

£559

LondonColombo

LTN London Luton - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

LTNCMB

London Luton

Thu 10/12

09:10-01:50

2 stops35h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 16/12

02:40-08:30

2 stops35h 20m

£561

LondonColombo

LGW London Gatwick - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

LGWCMB

London Gatwick

Mon 9/11

08:45-13:45

1 stop23h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 19/12

02:40-15:35

1 stop18h 25m

£563

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Best time to book a flight to Sri Lanka

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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 12 hours 30 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 Wednesday (3 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 £390
SriLankan Airlines
SriLankan Airlines
From £599
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From £517
British Airways
British Airways
From £495

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Sri Lanka?

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

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 Air Arabia,Qatar Airways, andEtihad Airways to Sri Lanka. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air Arabia
7.6
Good
55 reviews
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Overall

7.6

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

5.5

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.0

Reviews

1 / 1
2.0
Mediocre

معلومة نص,Mar 2023

There was a delay about 30 minutes The WiFi movies were not working There is no Free Food
Air Arabia
7.6
Good
55 reviews
Air Arabia
7.6
Good
55 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.6

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

5.5

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.0

Reviews

1 / 1
2.0
Mediocre

معلومة نص,Mar 2023

There was a delay about 30 minutes The WiFi movies were not working There is no Free Food
Qatar Airways
7.3
Good
3,712 reviews
Air Arabia
7.6
Good
55 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.6

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

5.5

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.0

Reviews

1 / 1
2.0
Mediocre

معلومة نص,Mar 2023

There was a delay about 30 minutes The WiFi movies were not working There is no Free Food
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,550 reviews
Air Arabia
7.6
Good
55 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.6

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

5.5

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.0

Reviews

1 / 1
2.0
Mediocre

معلومة نص,Mar 2023

There was a delay about 30 minutes The WiFi movies were not working There is no Free Food
SriLankan Airlines
6.8
Okay
90 reviews
Air Arabia
7.6
Good
55 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.6

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

5.5

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.0

Reviews

1 / 1
2.0
Mediocre

معلومة نص,Mar 2023

There was a delay about 30 minutes The WiFi movies were not working There is no Free Food
British Airways
6.7
Okay
8,275 reviews
Air Arabia
7.6
Good
55 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.6

Food

6.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

5.5

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.0

Reviews

1 / 1
2.0
Mediocre

معلومة نص,Mar 2023

There was a delay about 30 minutes The WiFi movies were not working There is no Free Food

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, Air Arabia 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 £66, while return flights cost around £93.

  • How much is a return flight to Sri Lanka?

    A return flight to Sri Lanka will typically cost around £230, however they can be found for as little as £93.

  • 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 25 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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