What is the cheapest month to fly to Sri Lanka?

May is currently the cheapest month to fly to Sri Lanka . At this moment in time December is the most expensive month. These prices are determined by multiple factors and booking in advance can help keep costs down if your schedule is not as flexible.

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 £42, while return flights cost around £94.

How much is a return flight to Sri Lanka?

A return flight to Sri Lanka will typically cost around £317, however they can be found for as little as £128.

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 20 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. Green Star Residence is the closest property to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (0.0 mi away from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl).

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Flights to Sri Lanka in 2025

Return from	£550
One-way from	£297
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	May
Average price	£624
Good round-trip deal	£638 or less
Good one-way deal	£515 or less

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London to Colombo

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Mon 13/1014:45LHR - CMB

1 stop25h 20mEtihad Airways

Wed 19/1104:10CMB - LHR

1 stop15h 50mEtihad Airways

Deal found 10/6£550

Thu 17/706:10STN - CMB

3 stops22h 05mMultiple Airlines

Wed 23/703:50CMB - STN

2 stops31h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/6£551

Tue 29/706:30LTN - CMB

3 stops31h 30mMultiple Airlines

Tue 5/805:15CMB - LTN

2 stops22h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/6£551

Tue 2/921:50LGW - CMB

2 stops18h 30mMultiple Airlines

Thu 18/915:10CMB - LGW

2 stops32h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/6£552

Mon 13/1022:05LHR - CMB

2 stops30h 55mGulf Air

Thu 20/1117:25CMB - LHR

2 stops26h 50mGulf Air

Deal found 12/6£553

Thu 12/620:35LHR - CMB

1 stop15h 00mAir India

Sun 22/616:00CMB - LHR

1 stop22h 45mAir India

Deal found 12/6£554

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Mon 13/1014:45LHR - CMB

1 stop25h 20mEtihad Airways

Wed 19/1104:10CMB - LHR

1 stop15h 50mEtihad Airways

Deal found 10/6£550

Thu 17/706:10STN - CMB

3 stops22h 05mMultiple Airlines

Wed 23/703:50CMB - STN

2 stops31h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/6£551

Mon 13/1022:05LHR - CMB

2 stops30h 55mGulf Air

Thu 20/1117:25CMB - LHR

2 stops26h 50mGulf Air

Deal found 12/6£553

Mon 23/609:45LHR - CMB

1 stop25h 50mAir India

Wed 6/809:40CMB - LHR

1 stop30h 20mAir India

Deal found 12/6£555

Mon 10/1118:40LGW - CMB

1 stop32h 15mSWISS

Wed 19/1109:55CMB - LGW

1 stop13h 25mSWISS

Deal found 11/6£564

Tue 11/1108:05LHR - CMB

1 stop13h 10mQatar Airways

Fri 12/1210:45CMB - LHR

1 stop16h 45mQatar Airways

Deal found 10/6£575

Tue 2/905:30LGW - CMB

1 stop19h 15mTurkish Airlines

Tue 30/906:45CMB - LGW

1 stop14h 00mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 12/6£582

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Thu 12/614:45LHR - CMB

1 stop31h 35mEtihad Airways

Thu 19/621:45CMB - LHR

1 stop22h 00mEtihad Airways

Deal found 11/6£552

Fri 13/611:25LGW - CMB

1 stop17h 35mGulf Air

Tue 17/617:25CMB - LGW

1 stop18h 00mGulf Air

Deal found 11/6£568

Sat 14/613:50LGW - CMB

1 stop34h 55mTurkish Airlines

Sat 21/606:45CMB - LGW

1 stop14h 00mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 11/6£601

Sun 15/622:05LHR - CMB

2 stops30h 55mGulf Air

Wed 16/717:25CMB - LHR

2 stops26h 25mGulf Air

Deal found 10/6£553

Mon 16/613:35LGW - CMB

2 stops20h 15mMultiple Airlines

Wed 18/621:30CMB - LGW

3 stops43h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/6£554

Mon 16/614:55LGW - CMB

1 stop21h 25mQatar Airways

Sun 22/603:35CMB - LGW

1 stop14h 20mQatar Airways

Deal found 11/6£579

Tue 17/622:15LHR - CMB

2 stops17h 55mMultiple Airlines

Fri 27/604:05CMB - LHR

1 stop15h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/6£559

Tue 17/611:35LGW - CMB

1 stop26h 55mChina Eastern

Fri 20/620:30CMB - LGW

1 stop23h 00mChina Eastern

Deal found 11/6£613

Wed 18/615:35LHR - CMB

1 stop20h 45mQatar Airways

Wed 9/703:35CMB - LHR

1 stop15h 05mQatar Airways

Deal found 11/6£575

Tue 1/709:45LHR - CMB

1 stop28h 00mAir India

Mon 14/716:00CMB - LHR

1 stop22h 45mAir India

Deal found 11/6£551

Thu 17/706:10STN - CMB

3 stops22h 05mMultiple Airlines

Wed 23/703:50CMB - STN

2 stops31h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/6£551

Tue 29/706:30LTN - CMB

3 stops31h 30mMultiple Airlines

Tue 5/805:15CMB - LTN

2 stops22h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/6£551

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London Stansted

Thu 17/7

06:10-08:45

3 stops22h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 23/7

03:50-06:50

2 stops31h 30m

£551

LondonColombo

LHR - CMB

LHRCMB

London Heathrow

Thu 30/10

13:55-08:30

1 stop13h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 13/11

04:10-14:30

1 stop15h 50m

£551

LondonColombo

LTN - CMB

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London Luton

Tue 29/7

06:30-18:30

3 stops31h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 5/8

05:15-22:45

2 stops22h 00m

£551

LondonColombo

LGW - CMB

LGWCMB

London Gatwick

Tue 2/9

21:50-20:50

2 stops18h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 18/9

15:10-19:00

2 stops32h 20m

£552

LondonColombo

LHR - CMB

LHRCMB

London Heathrow

Mon 23/6

09:45-16:05

1 stop25h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 14/7

16:00-19:30

1 stop32h 00m

£553

LondonColombo

LHR - CMB

LHRCMB

London Heathrow

Wed 25/6

06:30-11:50

3 stops24h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 15/7

09:45-14:25

3 stops33h 10m

£553

LondonColombo

LHR - CMB

LHRCMB

London Heathrow

Sun 22/6

22:05-09:30

2 stops30h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 27/6

17:25-15:20

2 stops26h 25m

£559

LondonColombo

LGW - CMB

LGWCMB

London Gatwick

Mon 10/11

18:40-08:25

1 stop32h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 19/11

09:55-17:50

1 stop13h 25m

£564

LondonColombo

LGW - CMB

LGWCMB

London Gatwick

Sun 14/9

11:25-09:30

1 stop17h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 27/9

17:25-06:55

1 stop18h 00m

£564

LondonColombo

LHR - CMB

LHRCMB

London Heathrow

Mon 3/11

20:05-08:25

1 stop30h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 12/11

09:55-08:05

1 stop27h 40m

£567

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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 7 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.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Sri Lanka?

Users looking for the lowest fares to Sri Lanka should consider flying on Sunday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Sunday evenings, when prices are usually at their highest.

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, Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Sri Lanka?

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

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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Sri Lanka

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, KLM and Thai Airways to Sri Lanka by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,265 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,265 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,265 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

KLM

7.8

Good

1,358 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,265 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Thai Airways

7.7

Good

335 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,265 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

SWISS

7.5

Good

1,624 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,265 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,584 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,265 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

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 £42, while return flights cost around £94.
How much is a return flight to Sri Lanka?
A return flight to Sri Lanka will typically cost around £317, however they can be found for as little as £128.
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 20 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. Green Star Residence is the closest property to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (0.0 mi away from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl).

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When is the cheapest time to fly to Sri Lanka?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from London to Sri Lanka. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Weekly flight availability to Sri Lanka

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Sri Lanka?

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Rainfall in Sri Lanka by month

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

Temperature in Sri Lanka by month

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Sri Lanka

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, KLM and Thai Airways to Sri Lanka by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

FAQs about flying to Sri Lanka

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

What is the best airline to fly to Sri Lanka?

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

How much is a return flight to Sri Lanka?

Where does the fastest flight to Sri Lanka depart from?

Does Colombo Bandaranaike Intl have car hire?

Are there hotels close to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl?

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