Cheap flights from Manchester to Sri Lanka from £259

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 23/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAN — CMB
13 Apr — 20 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Manchester to Sri Lanka

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Cheapest flights from Manchester to Sri Lanka
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Manchester to Sri Lanka. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 14 March 2026.

Fri 8/512:05
MAN
-
CMB
1 stop14h 10m
IndiGo
Sat 16/512:30
CMB
-
MAN
2 stops25h 40m
IndiGo
Deal found 10/3£591
Fri 1/512:05
MAN
-
CMB
1 stop14h 10m
IndiGo
Sat 9/521:15
CMB
-
MAN
2 stops41h 55m
IndiGo
Deal found 12/3£596
Mon 20/412:40
MAN
-
CMB
1 stop13h 35m
IndiGo
Mon 4/517:15
CMB
-
MAN
2 stops21h 55m
IndiGo
Deal found 13/3£597
Thu 16/409:20
MAN
-
CMB
1 stop13h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 1/522:00
CMB
-
MAN
1 stop17h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/3£598
Thu 9/414:30
MAN
-
CMB
1 stop32h 00m
Etihad Airways
Wed 22/410:00
CMB
-
MAN
1 stop25h 25m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 11/3£599
Tue 5/514:30
MAN
-
CMB
1 stop13h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 15/522:00
CMB
-
MAN
1 stop17h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/3£603
Tue 14/419:55
MAN
-
CMB
2 stops42h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 27/422:00
CMB
-
MAN
1 stop17h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/3£604
Wed 15/412:05
MAN
-
CMB
1 stop14h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 2/504:10
CMB
-
MAN
1 stop13h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/3£607
Thu 16/412:00
MAN
-
CMB
2 stops21h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 2/507:45
CMB
-
MAN
3 stops28h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/3£611
Tue 17/320:40
MAN
-
CMB
1 stop16h 35m
Emirates
Sat 13/610:05
CMB
-
MAN
1 stop13h 40m
Emirates
Deal found 10/3£612

Find flight deals from Manchester to Sri Lanka

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Manchester to Sri Lanka flight deals. Data was last updated 14 March 2026.

Round-trip from

£591

One-way from

£259

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£782
IndiGo
  • IndiGo
  • 8/5-16/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 39h 50m total
  • Manchester to Sri Lanka
23/4
  • 23/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 32h 50m total
  • Manchester to Sri Lanka
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price (£99 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£21 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

ManchesterColombo

MAN - CMB

MANCMB

Manchester

Fri 24/4

20:45-20:35

1 stop19h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 4/5

16:20-13:00

1 stop25h 10m

£678

ManchesterColombo

MAN - CMB

MANCMB

Manchester

Fri 8/5

20:45-20:35

1 stop19h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 12/5

16:20-06:55

1 stop19h 05m

£681
Fastest return journey

ManchesterColombo

MAN - CMB

MANCMB

Manchester

Tue 14/4

08:15-01:45

1 stop13h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 8/5

03:15-17:20

2 stops18h 35m

£746

ManchesterColombo

MAN - CMB

MANCMB

Manchester

Thu 9/4

21:45-16:50

1 stop14h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 23/4

12:30-08:50

2 stops24h 50m

£768

ManchesterColombo

MAN - CMB

MANCMB

Manchester

Fri 8/5

14:55-17:45

1 stop22h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 12/5

19:15-19:00

2 stops28h 15m

£849

ManchesterColombo

MAN - CMB

MANCMB

Manchester

Fri 24/4

21:20-18:30

2 stops16h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 4/5

20:35-07:45

2 stops15h 40m

£869

ManchesterColombo

MAN - CMB

MANCMB

Manchester

Fri 8/5

21:20-18:30

2 stops16h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 12/5

20:35-12:00

2 stops19h 55m

£870
Cheapest one-way

ManchesterColombo

MAN - CMB

MANCMB

Manchester

Fri 24/4

06:30-06:45

2 stops19h 45m

£273

ManchesterColombo

MAN - CMB

MANCMB

Manchester

Wed 13/5

18:50-06:45

2 stops31h 25m

£285

ManchesterColombo

MAN - CMB

MANCMB

Manchester

Sat 16/5

16:20-02:20

2 stops29h 30m

£298

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Best time to book a flight from Manchester to Sri Lanka

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

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manchester to Sri Lanka (average of £510). Flying from Manchester to Sri Lanka in July is currently the most expensive (average of £657). 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 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 14 March 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates,Qatar Airways, andEtihad Airways from Manchester to Sri Lanka to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

CEB - CRK

On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

CEB - CRK

On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

CEB - CRK

On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

CEB - CRK

On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

CEB - CRK

On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

CEB - CRK

On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.

Related info for your journey

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

    Manchester has one airport from which all flights from Sri Lanka will arrive at. This airport is Manchester Airport (MAN.) Whereas, Sri Lanka is gifted with lots of airports that your flight could possibly depart from. Just some of these popular airports include Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI), Jaffna International Airport (JAF), Colombo International Airport (RML), and more. Both of these airports are well located and offer a large number of taxis available or good transportation routes. Flights between the two locations can be done so via a selection of popular airlines. The most common flights between the two locations are flights that require stopovers. These flights can differ in duration, depending on a variety of factors like your airline, choice of location, as well as when you choose to travel.

  • Which airlines fly directly from Sri Lanka to Manchester?

    Unfortunately, there are no direct to Manchester from Sri Lanka. Although there are no direct flights, you will be able to find a large number of flights from Sri Lanka to Manchester. However, these flights will require a connecting flight of either one or two locations. Popular airlines flying this route include Qatar Airways, British Airways, Turkish Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Emirates, Etihad Airways, and more. Your chosen airline could also influence the cost of your flight.

  • What are the stopover options between Sri Lanka to Manchester?

    Passengers aboard flights to Manchester will be happy to know that there are many stopover options to choose from between the two locations. Just some of the popular locations include Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH), Istanbul Airport (IST), Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH), Dubai International Airport (DXB), as well as many others. Flights that require stopovers or connecting flights are the most common option of flight from Sri Lanka to Manchester. You will have the option of either one or two stopovers. All stopovers are dependent on a variety of factors, like your chosen airline, your arrival airport, and when you chose to travel. Stopovers can also highly influence your flight time duration, depending on the location itself.

  • Do I need a passport or visa to fly from Sri Lanka to Manchester?

    Those that are flying from Sri Lanka to Manchester will need a valid passport. UK citizens will have had to make sure that their passport was valid throughout the duration of their trip to Sri Lanka and must have also held an additional six months on validity from the date that they entered Sri Lanka. Passengers must also have obtained permission to travel from the Sri Lanka Tourist Authority. Once permission was obtained, passengers will have had to apply for an online Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA).

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Manchester to Sri Lanka?

    Manchester (MAN) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Manchester to Sri Lanka. It is only a 8.9 mi journey to Manchester (MAN) from Manchester’s city center.

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

    Etihad Airways can get you from Manchester to Sri Lanka in just under 19h 20m. Your travel time can differ by up to . The distance between Manchester and Sri Lanka is about 5494 mi.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as £252 on IndiGo. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Gulf Air from £303 and Etihad Airways from £339 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Manchester to Sri Lanka 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 Manchester to Sri Lanka?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manchester to Sri Lanka (average of £510). Flying from Manchester to Sri Lanka in July is currently the most expensive (average of £657). 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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Top 9 airlines flying from Manchester to Sri Lanka

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Manchester to Sri Lanka. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 14 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IndiGoCheapest£305Average£627FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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SWISSCheapest£546Average£618FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Gulf AirCheapest£558Average£670FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£571Average£698FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£577Average£717FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£604Average£717FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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British AirwaysCheapest£650Average£828FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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SriLankan AirlinesCheapest£655Average£898FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest£680Average£997FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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