When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 18 days in advance, which can save you up to 2% on flights from London to Sri Lanka compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 18 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at £530. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from £550.
When flying from London to Sri Lanka, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.
Flights from London to Sri Lanka lean towards being more expensive in December. Prices are generally better when you fly from London to Sri Lanka in September, with the cheapest ticket starting at £432.
Due to the rapidly changing circumstances due to COVID-19, airlines like SriLankan Airlines, Qatar Airways, and Emirates flying from London to Sri Lanka have implemented new flexible cancellation policies.
Yes, there are multiple flights from London to Sri Lanka for under £500. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Multiple Airlines for just £426, but on average you can expect to pay £516.
Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from London to Sri Lanka under £700. A good price for a nonstop flight from London to Sri Lanka is less than £692.
There are currently 20+ open flights from London to Sri Lanka within the next 7 days for less than £600.
The cheapest flight price from London to Sri Lanka is £318. On average you can expect to pay £1,581. The most popular route, (London Heathrow - Colombo Bandaranaike Intl), can usually be booked for £507.
Jet Airways, Air France and Air India are the most popular airlines when flying from London to Sri Lanka.
The most popular route from London to Sri Lanka is London Heathrow - Colombo Bandaranaike Intl. You may also consider London Gatwick - Colombo Bandaranaike Intl or London Stansted - Colombo Bandaranaike Intl.
Information is based on travel restrictions from London to Sri Lanka
Most visitors from London need to provide a negative COVID-19 test result and/or quarantine to enter Sri Lanka.
COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from London must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 72 hours for RT-PCR (NAAT) and 48 hours for Antigen (quick-test) before departing to Sri Lanka.
Quarantine requirements
Visitors from London are not required to quarantine after entering Sri Lanka.
Documents
Health Insurance - Travelers must pay for COVID-19 local travel insurance at USD $12 with coverage of USD $75,000 for up to 1 month.
Electronic Travel Authorization - The Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) is required for visa-exempt visitors entering Sri Lanka. It is an online application. If approved, you'll receive your eTA confirmation electronically. When you arrive in Sri Lanka, border crossing will ask for your passport and check their electronic records to ensure you have the proper visas. eTA is electronically linked to your passport and valid for up to 30 days. When you receive a new passport, you must apply for a new eTA.
Returning to London from Sri Lanka
COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Sri Lanka are not required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test or antigen result upon entering London.
Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Sri Lanka are not required to quarantine after entering London.
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£300 | £398 | No cancel fee | 81% |
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£311 | £381 | No cancel fee | N/A |
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£401 | £415 | No cancel fee | 76% |
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£401 | £670 | No cancel fee | 61% |
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£421 | £506 | No cancel fee | 64% |
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£426 | £709 | No cancel fee | N/A |
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£444 | £573 | No cancel fee | 74% |
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£462 | £581 | No cancel fee | 81% |
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£463 | £621 | No cancel fee | 76% |
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£478 | £578 | No cancel fee | 79% |
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