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£299+ 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 16/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— CMB
6 Sep — 13 Sep1
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Flights to Sri Lanka in 2025

Find the latest flights to Sri Lanka in 2025, 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 1 September 2025.

Return from

£538

One-way from

£299

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£611

Good round-trip deal

£666 or less

Good one-way deal

£387 or less
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 3/10-10/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 52h 40m total
  • London to Colombo
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16/11
  • 16/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 26h 15m total
  • London to Sri Lanka
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (£77 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£19 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in September 2025
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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 1 September 2025.

Wed 3/913:50STN - CMB
3 stops22h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/921:55CMB - STN
3 stops30h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 31/8£538
Fri 3/1020:55LHR - CMB
1 stop25h 25mEtihad Airways
Fri 10/1016:30CMB - LHR
1 stop27h 15mEtihad Airways
Deal found 31/8£538
Thu 2/1021:50LGW - CMB
2 stops18h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 15/1006:45CMB - LGW
1 stop14h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 31/8£538
Wed 10/906:00STN - CMB
3 stops30h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 15/913:50CMB - STN
3 stops32h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/8£539
Thu 30/1019:20LHR - CMB
1 stop19h 30mEtihad Airways
Thu 13/1104:00CMB - LHR
1 stop16h 00mEtihad Airways
Deal found 30/8£539
Thu 18/921:50LGW - CMB
2 stops30h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/1020:20CMB - LGW
1 stop14h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/8£539

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Locate flights to Sri Lanka that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 858,174 searches and data was last updated on 1 September 2025.
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Depart

Return

Price

LondonColombo

LGW - CMB

LGWCMB

London Gatwick

Wed 5/11

10:35-09:45

2 stops17h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 13/11

16:55-06:20

2 stops18h 55m

£543

LondonColombo

LHR - CMB

LHRCMB

London Heathrow

Wed 17/9

20:55-02:50

1 stop25h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 20/10

04:05-15:15

1 stop15h 40m

£545

LondonColombo

LHR - CMB

LHRCMB

London Heathrow

Sun 16/11

19:20-20:20

1 stop19h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 25/11

16:40-14:30

1 stop27h 20m

£545

LondonColombo

LHR - CMB

LHRCMB

London Heathrow

Sun 16/11

19:20-20:20

1 stop19h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 27/11

09:50-14:30

1 stop34h 10m

£545

LondonColombo

LHR - CMB

LHRCMB

London Heathrow

Mon 17/11

19:20-20:20

1 stop19h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 1/12

16:40-14:30

1 stop27h 20m

£545

LondonColombo

LHR - CMB

LHRCMB

London Heathrow

Mon 17/11

19:20-02:50

1 stop26h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 25/11

16:40-14:30

1 stop27h 20m

£545

LondonColombo

LHR - CMB

LHRCMB

London Heathrow

Sun 23/11

19:20-20:20

1 stop19h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 24/12

21:35-14:30

1 stop22h 25m

£545

LondonColombo

LGW - CMB

LGWCMB

London Gatwick

Wed 25/2

10:35-09:45

1 stop17h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 6/6

17:25-06:55

2 stops18h 00m

£546

LondonColombo

LGW - CMB

LGWCMB

London Gatwick

Wed 11/2

10:35-09:45

2 stops17h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 5/3

15:55-06:20

2 stops19h 55m

£548

LondonColombo

LGW - CMB

LGWCMB

London Gatwick

Wed 11/2

10:35-09:45

2 stops17h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 12/3

15:55-06:20

2 stops19h 55m

£548

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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 17 hours 47 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?

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.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Sri Lanka should consider flying on Saturday 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.

SriLankan Airlines
SriLankan Airlines
From £805
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From £704
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
From £399
Emirates
Emirates
From £849

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

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).

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 1 September 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, 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.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,318 reviews
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Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,318 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,318 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,615 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,318 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,241 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,318 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
SriLankan Airlines
6.8
Okay
75 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,318 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Air India
5.5
Fair
2,930 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,318 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

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 £41, while return flights cost around £66.

  • How much is a return flight to Sri Lanka?

    A return flight to Sri Lanka will typically cost around £239, however they can be found for as little as £89.

  • 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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