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Cheap flights from Manchester to Sri Lanka from £335

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 7/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAN — CMB
1 Jul — 8 Jul1
1 adult

Cheap 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 26 June 2025.

Round-trip from

£629

One-way from

£335

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£658
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 10/9-29/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 33h 15m total
  • Manchester to Sri Lanka
7/8
  • 7/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 35m total
  • Manchester to Sri Lanka
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (£14 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£14 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025

Find flight deals from Manchester to Sri Lanka

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 26 June 2025.

Wed 10/913:55MAN - CMB
2 stops19h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 29/910:05CMB - MAN
1 stop13h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/6£629
Thu 11/920:40MAN - CMB
1 stop14h 15mEtihad Airways
Sun 28/916:30CMB - MAN
1 stop30h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 24/6£635
Fri 19/910:55MAN - CMB
2 stops18h 05mGulf Air
Sat 4/1017:25CMB - MAN
2 stops18h 20mGulf Air
Deal found 24/6£638
Fri 28/1123:30MAN - CMB
1 stop25h 10mTurkish Airlines
Wed 10/1207:40CMB - MAN
1 stop20h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 24/6£649
Sun 14/909:30MAN - CMB
1 stop13h 05mQatar Airways
Wed 24/903:35CMB - MAN
1 stop32h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 25/6£686
Sat 30/808:15MAN - CMB
1 stop14h 20mBritish Airways
Tue 16/920:20CMB - MAN
1 stop16h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 25/6£708
Thu 11/911:25MAN - CMB
2 stops24h 10mAir India
Mon 22/917:05CMB - MAN
2 stops34h 10mAir India
Deal found 24/6£734

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Manchester to Sri Lanka that are best for you.

Fly from

Manchester

Fly to

Sri Lanka

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ManchesterColombo

MAN - CMB

MANCMB

Manchester

Wed 10/9

13:55-14:20

2 stops19h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 29/9

10:05-18:55

1 stop13h 20m

£629

ManchesterColombo

MAN - CMB

MANCMB

Manchester

Sat 13/9

20:40-08:30

1 stop31h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 11/10

21:50-18:55

1 stop25h 35m

£631

ManchesterColombo

MAN - CMB

MANCMB

Manchester

Fri 19/9

10:55-09:30

2 stops18h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 4/10

17:25-07:15

2 stops18h 20m

£638

ManchesterColombo

MAN - CMB

MANCMB

Manchester

Fri 28/11

23:30-06:10

1 stop25h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 10/12

07:40-22:35

1 stop20h 25m

£649

ManchesterColombo

MAN - CMB

MANCMB

Manchester

Sun 14/9

09:30-03:05

1 stop13h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 24/9

03:35-08:00

1 stop32h 55m

£686

ManchesterColombo

MAN - CMB

MANCMB

Manchester

Sat 30/8

08:15-03:05

1 stop14h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 16/9

20:20-08:00

1 stop16h 10m

£708

ManchesterColombo

MAN - CMB

MANCMB

Manchester

Thu 11/9

11:25-16:05

2 stops24h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 22/9

17:05-22:45

2 stops34h 10m

£734

ManchesterColombo

MAN - CMB

MANCMB

Manchester

Sun 7/9

21:15-16:50

1 stop15h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 17/9

02:55-12:00

1 stop13h 35m

£773

ManchesterColombo

MAN - CMB

MANCMB

Manchester

Thu 7/8

18:25-03:30

2 stops28h 35m

£335

ManchesterColombo

MAN - CMB

MANCMB

Manchester

Sun 31/8

20:40-08:30

1 stop31h 20m

£372

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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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manchester to Sri Lanka (average of £819). Flying from Manchester to Sri Lanka in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,280). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MAN to LK?

Find hourly flight availability from Manchester to Sri Lanka. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 26 June 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Manchester to Sri Lanka as you normally would.

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 26 June 2025.
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.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

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.

  • 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 £372 on Etihad Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Gulf Air from £377 and IndiGo from £458 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manchester to Sri Lanka (average of £819). Flying from Manchester to Sri Lanka in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,280). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IndiGoCheapest£492Average£823FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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SWISSCheapest£505Average£606FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Gulf AirCheapest£537Average£604FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£582Average£685FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£586Average£706FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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EmiratesCheapest£601Average£832FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£629Average£789FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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British AirwaysCheapest£630Average£775FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Air IndiaCheapest£648Average£776FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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SriLankan AirlinesCheapest£669Average£918FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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