Cheap flights from Sri Lanka to Manchester from £291

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 25/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMB — MAN
5 Apr — 12 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Sri Lanka to Manchester

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Cheapest flights from Sri Lanka to Manchester
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sri Lanka to Manchester. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 6 March 2026.

Fri 8/522:00
CMB
-
MAN
1 stop17h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 4/1005:50
MAN
-
CMB
2 stops18h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/3£541
Mon 27/422:00
CMB
-
MAN
1 stop17h 10m
IndiGo
Mon 4/512:40
MAN
-
CMB
1 stop13h 35m
IndiGo
Deal found 2/3£542
Mon 27/416:20
CMB
-
MAN
2 stops23h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/513:55
MAN
-
CMB
2 stops26h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/3£546
Thu 19/304:45
CMB
-
MAN
2 stops32h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 23/317:10
MAN
-
CMB
2 stops27h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/3£559
Mon 20/416:20
CMB
-
MAN
2 stops23h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 27/413:55
MAN
-
CMB
2 stops26h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/3£574
Thu 12/304:45
CMB
-
MAN
2 stops32h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 2/611:55
MAN
-
CMB
3 stops25h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/3£587
Fri 27/309:50
CMB
-
MAN
1 stop31h 55m
Etihad Airways
Wed 15/420:45
MAN
-
CMB
1 stop31h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 5/3£591
Tue 31/311:30
CMB
-
MAN
3 stops27h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 7/415:05
MAN
-
CMB
2 stops30h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/3£592
Sat 28/322:15
CMB
-
MAN
1 stop16h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 15/407:20
MAN
-
CMB
2 stops44h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/3£596

Find flight deals from Sri Lanka to Manchester

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Sri Lanka to Manchester flight deals. Data was last updated 6 March 2026.

Round-trip from

£541

One-way from

£291

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

June

Average price

£704
8/5-4/10
  • 8/5-4/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 35h 20m total
  • Sri Lanka to Manchester
25/3
  • 25/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 00m total
  • Sri Lanka to Manchester
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (£47 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£16 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Sri Lanka to Manchester that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 6 March 2026.
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

ColomboManchester

CMB - MAN

CMBMAN

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 20/4

16:20-11:05

2 stops23h 15m

Manchester

Mon 27/4

13:55-20:35

2 stops26h 10m

£574

ColomboManchester

CMB - MAN

CMBMAN

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 16/4

05:20-00:25

2 stops23h 35m

Manchester

Thu 23/4

11:55-02:20

3 stops33h 55m

£602

ColomboManchester

CMB - MAN

CMBMAN

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 26/3

03:25-12:20

1 stop14h 25m

Manchester

Wed 15/4

14:55-17:45

1 stop22h 20m

£612

ColomboManchester

CMB - MAN

CMBMAN

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 31/3

10:30-13:10

1 stop31h 10m

Manchester

Tue 5/5

08:15-01:45

1 stop13h 00m

£671

ColomboManchester

CMB - MAN

CMBMAN

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 4/4

04:10-13:00

1 stop13h 20m

Manchester

Sat 11/4

14:30-20:35

1 stop25h 35m

£701

ColomboManchester

CMB - MAN

CMBMAN

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 28/4

17:20-07:15

2 stops18h 25m

Manchester

Thu 28/5

09:55-09:40

2 stops19h 15m

£714

ColomboManchester

CMB - MAN

CMBMAN

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 27/4

12:30-06:25

1 stop22h 25m

Manchester

Mon 4/5

16:55-17:45

2 stops20h 20m

£731
Fastest return journey

ColomboManchester

CMB - MAN

CMBMAN

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 21/3

10:15-19:40

1 stop14h 55m

Manchester

Wed 25/3

07:45-09:45

1 stop20h 30m

£734

ColomboManchester

CMB - MAN

CMBMAN

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 20/4

12:30-06:25

1 stop22h 25m

Manchester

Mon 27/4

08:15-11:00

1 stop22h 15m

£740
Cheapest one-way

ColomboManchester

CMB - MAN

CMBMAN

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 25/6

20:20-06:20

1 stop14h 30m

£303

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Best time to book a flight from Sri Lanka to Manchester

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Sri Lanka to Manchester

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sri Lanka to Manchester?

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sri Lanka to Manchester (average of £557). Flying from Sri Lanka to Manchester in January is currently the most expensive (average of £667). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Reviews of airlines servicing Manchester

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Manchester. 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 Manchester. Reviews last updated 6 March 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Qatar Airways, andEtihad Airways from Sri Lanka to Manchester. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Feb 2026

EBB - DXB

Emirates is the best airline in the world Big up Emirates airlines

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Feb 2026

EBB - DXB

Emirates is the best airline in the world Big up Emirates airlines

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Feb 2026

EBB - DXB

Emirates is the best airline in the world Big up Emirates airlines

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Feb 2026

EBB - DXB

Emirates is the best airline in the world Big up Emirates airlines

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Feb 2026

EBB - DXB

Emirates is the best airline in the world Big up Emirates airlines

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.4

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Feb 2026

EBB - DXB

Emirates is the best airline in the world Big up Emirates airlines

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Sri Lanka to Manchester. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Manchester from Sri Lanka?

    If you book a flight to Manchester from Sri Lanka, you will be flying to Manchester, which is the city’s only airport. Manchester (MAN) is located 8.9 mi from the center of Manchester.

  • How long is the flight from Sri Lanka to Manchester?

    Airlines like IndiGo fly from Sri Lanka to Manchester in about 17h 10m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . There are 5494 mi between Sri Lanka and Manchester.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Sri Lanka to Manchester one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Sri Lanka to Manchester are IndiGo (£195), Gulf Air (£244), and Etihad Airways (£286).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Sri Lanka to Manchester that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Sri Lanka to Manchester flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Sri Lanka to Manchester?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sri Lanka to Manchester.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Sri Lanka to Manchester?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sri Lanka to Manchester by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sri Lanka to Manchester?

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sri Lanka to Manchester (average of £557). Flying from Sri Lanka to Manchester in January is currently the most expensive (average of £667). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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