How long is the flight from United Kingdom to Sri Lanka?

A quick flight from United Kingdom to Sri Lanka can take about 18h 45m. Gulf Air provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £555. The distance between United Kingdom and Sri Lanka is about 5412 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from United Kingdom to Sri Lanka one-way?

To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Turkish Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £236. IndiGo flights start at £251 while deals on Gulf Air start at £256 one-way.

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.

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).

Can I find deals for flights from United Kingdom to Sri Lanka that include hotel bookings?

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

How can I find direct flights from United Kingdom to Sri Lanka?

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

Can I find deals for business class flights from United Kingdom to Sri Lanka?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from United Kingdom 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.

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Cheapest flights from United Kingdom to Sri Lanka
Explore the most affordable flight options available from United Kingdom to Sri Lanka. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 5 December 2025.

Wed 10/1205:55STN - CMB

3 stops27h 35mMultiple Airlines

Tue 16/1204:45CMB - STN

2 stops23h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/12£549

Thu 4/1215:50STN - CMB

3 stops36h 25mMultiple Airlines

Tue 9/1216:55CMB - STN

3 stops27h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 2/12£550

Sun 7/1209:00LTN - CMB

2 stops23h 25mMultiple Airlines

Sun 21/1222:15CMB - LTN

2 stops30h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/12£550

Tue 9/1212:45STN - CMB

2 stops31h 45mMultiple Airlines

Mon 15/1204:45CMB - STN

3 stops41h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 2/12£552

Wed 10/1205:55STN - CMB

3 stops33h 40mMultiple Airlines

Sun 14/1209:50CMB - STN

2 stops27h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/12£554

Fri 5/1221:50LHR - CMB

2 stops30h 25mGulf Air

Sat 13/1216:55CMB - LHR

2 stops19h 10mGulf Air

Deal found 3/12£555

Fri 5/1212:00STN - CMB

3 stops34h 20mMultiple Airlines

Tue 9/1222:15CMB - STN

3 stops28h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/12£555

Wed 3/1208:25LTN - CMB

3 stops37h 55mMultiple Airlines

Thu 11/1222:15CMB - LTN

2 stops30h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 2/12£555

Wed 10/1205:55STN - CMB

3 stops33h 40mMultiple Airlines

Thu 18/1213:20CMB - STN

2 stops23h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/12£557

Wed 3/1221:50LHR - CMB

2 stops30h 25mGulf Air

Sat 20/1216:55CMB - LHR

2 stops19h 10mGulf Air

Deal found 3/12£558

Fri 5/1212:00STN - CMB

3 stops34h 20mMultiple Airlines

Fri 12/1204:45CMB - STN

2 stops23h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/12£558

Thu 4/1214:00LTN - CMB

3 stops38h 15mMultiple Airlines

Tue 9/1216:55CMB - LTN

3 stops35h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 2/12£558

Best flights from United Kingdom to Sri Lanka
Discover carefully curated flight deals from United Kingdom to Sri Lanka that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 5 December 2025.

Thu 8/112:05EDI - CMB

3 stops32h 25mMultiple Airlines

Thu 22/121:55CMB - EDI

3 stops27h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/12£492

Thu 12/309:30LHR - CMB

2 stops18h 45mGulf Air

Tue 31/316:55CMB - LHR

2 stops26h 55mGulf Air

Deal found 3/12£555

Sun 15/319:20LHR - CMB

1 stop19h 30mEtihad Airways

Fri 27/304:00CMB - LHR

1 stop13h 35mEtihad Airways

Deal found 3/12£574

Wed 13/517:45STN - CMB

1 stop31h 05mTurkish Airlines

Tue 19/506:50CMB - STN

1 stop19h 50mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 4/12£579

Tue 21/409:00LGW - CMB

1 stop13h 35mQatar Airways

Tue 5/519:45CMB - LGW

1 stop15h 25mQatar Airways

Deal found 4/12£625

Thu 5/317:00LGW - CMB

1 stop20h 30mChina Eastern

Sat 14/301:05CMB - LGW

3 stops42h 25mChina Eastern

Deal found 4/12£629

Sat 24/120:30BHX - CMB

1 stop14h 05mAir India

Fri 6/208:20CMB - BHX

1 stop16h 00mAir India

Deal found 3/12£660

Thu 19/221:30MAN - CMB

1 stop22h 55mBritish Airways

Wed 25/310:15CMB - MAN

1 stop31h 35mBritish Airways

Deal found 3/12£716

Mon 16/320:15STN - CMB

1 stop20h 10mEmirates

Sat 21/302:40CMB - STN

1 stop14h 55mEmirates

Deal found 5/12£755

Mon 19/107:45LCY - CMB

2 stops22h 15mKLM

Thu 29/120:55CMB - LCY

2 stops18h 05mKLM

Deal found 3/12£776

Tue 13/106:25LTN - CMB

2 stops20h 15mMultiple Airlines

Sat 31/121:55CMB - LTN

2 stops26h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/12£549

Wed 25/210:35LGW - CMB

2 stops17h 40mGulf Air

Sat 6/616:55CMB - LGW

1 stop18h 30mGulf Air

Deal found 4/12£560

Sun 15/319:20LHR - CMB

1 stop19h 30mEtihad Airways

Thu 26/316:30CMB - LHR

1 stop27h 30mEtihad Airways

Deal found 3/12£574

Tue 6/106:40LTN - CMB

3 stops20h 30mMultiple Airlines

Tue 13/104:45CMB - LTN

2 stops35h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/12£552

Wed 21/110:35LGW - CMB

2 stops17h 40mGulf Air

Sat 21/316:55CMB - LGW

2 stops18h 55mGulf Air

Deal found 4/12£570

Sun 15/308:40LGW - CMB

1 stop12h 35mQatar Airways

Fri 27/311:15CMB - LGW

1 stop24h 10mQatar Airways

Deal found 3/12£630

Mon 2/319:20LHR - CMB

1 stop19h 30mEtihad Airways

Mon 16/304:00CMB - LHR

1 stop16h 00mEtihad Airways

Deal found 4/12£578

Wed 21/106:30LTN - CMB

2 stops20h 10mMultiple Airlines

Thu 5/204:45CMB - LTN

2 stops23h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/12£557

Thu 12/309:30LHR - CMB

2 stops19h 10mGulf Air

Sat 28/315:55CMB - LHR

2 stops27h 55mGulf Air

Deal found 3/12£575

Wed 7/108:50LHR - CMB

1 stop30h 00mEtihad Airways

Thu 29/104:00CMB - LHR

1 stop13h 35mEtihad Airways

Deal found 3/12£582

Thu 8/120:30BHX - CMB

1 stop14h 05mAir India

Fri 23/108:20CMB - BHX

1 stop16h 00mAir India

Deal found 3/12£706

Mon 26/115:25GLA - CMB

2 stops19h 35mBritish Airways

Sun 1/204:15CMB - GLA

2 stops21h 40mBritish Airways

Deal found 3/12£718

Mon 2/207:30STN - CMB

3 stops38h 30mMultiple Airlines

Sun 22/214:45CMB - STN

2 stops23h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/12£558

Mon 1/616:50EDI - CMB

1 stop32h 00mTurkish Airlines

Tue 23/622:15CMB - EDI

1 stop22h 05mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 3/12£759

Sun 15/321:50LHR - CMB

2 stops30h 50mGulf Air

Sat 28/315:55CMB - LHR

2 stops27h 55mGulf Air

Deal found 3/12£575

Sun 26/421:45LHR - CMB

1 stop18h 25mEtihad Airways

Fri 8/504:05CMB - LHR

1 stop13h 10mEtihad Airways

Deal found 3/12£586

Mon 5/117:00EDI - CMB

2 stops37h 00mKLM

Sun 25/113:45CMB - EDI

2 stops26h 00mKLM

Deal found 3/12£800

Wed 7/113:40BHX - CMB

2 stops23h 15mEmirates

Wed 14/121:50CMB - BHX

1 stop19h 20mEmirates

Deal found 3/12£812

Fri 10/413:15LTN - CMB

2 stops33h 20mMultiple Airlines

Fri 17/421:30CMB - LTN

3 stops25h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/12£563

Fri 1/510:15MAN - CMB

1 stop19h 00mGulf Air

Tue 19/516:55CMB - MAN

1 stop18h 10mGulf Air

Deal found 4/12£577

Direct flights from United Kingdom to Sri Lanka
Explore direct flight options from United Kingdom to Sri Lanka based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 5 December 2025.

Sun 8/312:35LHR - CMB

Nonstop10h 20mSriLankan Airlines

Tue 24/312:50CMB - LHR

Nonstop11h 50mSriLankan Airlines

Deal found 4/12£625

Sat 23/521:30LHR - CMB

Nonstop10h 45mSriLankan Airlines

Sat 6/613:10CMB - LHR

Nonstop11h 20mSriLankan Airlines

Deal found 4/12£627

Tue 14/421:30LHR - CMB

Nonstop10h 45mSriLankan Airlines

Mon 27/413:10CMB - LHR

Nonstop11h 20mSriLankan Airlines

Deal found 4/12£637

Thu 23/421:30LHR - CMB

Nonstop10h 45mSriLankan Airlines

Sun 3/513:10CMB - LHR

Nonstop11h 20mSriLankan Airlines

Deal found 3/12£640

Mon 16/320:40LHR - CMB

Nonstop10h 20mSriLankan Airlines

Sat 21/302:20CMB - LHR

Nonstop11h 50mSriLankan Airlines

Deal found 5/12£644

Mon 9/320:40LHR - CMB

Nonstop10h 20mSriLankan Airlines

Thu 26/312:50CMB - LHR

Nonstop11h 50mSriLankan Airlines

Deal found 4/12£645

Sat 25/421:30LHR - CMB

Nonstop10h 45mSriLankan Airlines

Wed 6/513:10CMB - LHR

Nonstop11h 20mSriLankan Airlines

Deal found 4/12£647

Tue 21/421:30LHR - CMB

Nonstop10h 45mSriLankan Airlines

Tue 5/513:10CMB - LHR

Nonstop11h 20mSriLankan Airlines

Deal found 3/12£650

Sun 3/521:30LHR - CMB

Nonstop10h 45mSriLankan Airlines

Sun 17/513:10CMB - LHR

Nonstop11h 20mSriLankan Airlines

Deal found 4/12£651

Tue 3/320:40LHR - CMB

Nonstop10h 20mSriLankan Airlines

Tue 24/312:50CMB - LHR

Nonstop11h 50mSriLankan Airlines

Deal found 4/12£655

Wed 4/320:40LHR - CMB

Nonstop10h 20mSriLankan Airlines

Fri 13/312:50CMB - LHR

Nonstop11h 50mSriLankan Airlines

Deal found 4/12£665

Sat 7/320:40LHR - CMB

Nonstop10h 20mSriLankan Airlines

Fri 20/312:50CMB - LHR

Nonstop11h 50mSriLankan Airlines

Deal found 4/12£667

Last-minute flights from United Kingdom to Sri Lanka
Discover last-minute flight deals from United Kingdom to Sri Lanka. Data last updated 5 December 2025 and is based on user searches.

Thu 4/1215:50STN - CMB

3 stops36h 25mMultiple Airlines

Tue 9/1216:55CMB - STN

3 stops27h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 2/12£550

Sun 7/1209:00LTN - CMB

2 stops23h 25mMultiple Airlines

Sun 21/1222:15CMB - LTN

2 stops30h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/12£550

Tue 9/1212:45STN - CMB

2 stops31h 45mMultiple Airlines

Mon 15/1204:45CMB - STN

3 stops41h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 2/12£552

Wed 10/1205:55STN - CMB

3 stops27h 35mMultiple Airlines

Tue 16/1204:45CMB - STN

2 stops23h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/12£549

Tue 6/108:45LHR - CMB

1 stop28h 00mAir India

Fri 30/108:20CMB - LHR

1 stop16h 30mAir India

Deal found 3/12£552

Tue 6/106:40LTN - CMB

3 stops20h 30mMultiple Airlines

Tue 13/104:45CMB - LTN

2 stops35h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/12£552

Thu 8/112:05EDI - CMB

3 stops32h 25mMultiple Airlines

Thu 22/121:55CMB - EDI

3 stops27h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/12£492

Thu 8/112:05EDI - CMB

3 stops32h 25mMultiple Airlines

Mon 19/113:20CMB - EDI

2 stops30h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/12£495

Sun 11/120:55LHR - CMB

1 stop29h 50mEtihad Airways

Wed 11/209:50CMB - LHR

1 stop13h 50mEtihad Airways

Deal found 3/12£551

Tue 13/106:25LTN - CMB

2 stops20h 15mMultiple Airlines

Sat 31/121:55CMB - LTN

2 stops26h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/12£549

Sat 17/113:55LHR - CMB

1 stop31h 25mEtihad Airways

Sat 24/109:50CMB - LHR

1 stop31h 45mEtihad Airways

Deal found 3/12£549

Mon 19/108:50LHR - CMB

1 stop30h 00mEtihad Airways

Sat 24/109:50CMB - LHR

1 stop31h 45mEtihad Airways

Deal found 4/12£552

One-way flights from United Kingdom to Sri Lanka
Search for one-way flight options from United Kingdom to Sri Lanka. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 5 December 2025.

Tue 3/211:30MAN - CMB

3 stops27h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/12£153

Sun 1/211:40MAN - CMB

3 stops32h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/12£169

Mon 19/111:30MAN - CMB

3 stops51h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/12£169

Wed 4/211:35MAN - CMB

3 stops32h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/12£171

Tue 13/114:15MAN - CMB

3 stops54h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/12£177

Tue 27/111:30MAN - CMB

3 stops27h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/12£181

Fri 30/111:30MAN - CMB

3 stops51h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/12£183

Thu 5/211:30MAN - CMB

3 stops33h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/12£189

Mon 2/308:40MAN - CMB

3 stops30h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/12£190

Wed 28/114:15MAN - CMB

3 stops54h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/12£196

Fri 16/111:30MAN - CMB

3 stops33h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/12£202

Sun 4/116:20BHX - CMB

3 stops56h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 2/12£266

Find flight deals from United Kingdom to Sri Lanka

Round-trip from	£492
One-way from	£153
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	September
Average price	£969
Good round-trip deal	£663 or less
Good one-way deal	£411 or less

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60h 20m total
United Kingdom to Sri Lanka

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27h 45m total
United Kingdom to Sri Lanka

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (£84 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£20 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Price

EdinburghColombo

EDI - CMB

EDICMB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 8/1

12:05-02:00

3 stops32h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 22/1

21:55-20:20

3 stops27h 55m

£492

LondonColombo

LTN - CMB

LTNCMB

London Luton

Tue 13/1

06:25-08:10

2 stops20h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 31/1

21:55-19:15

2 stops26h 50m

£549

LondonColombo

LTN - CMB

LTNCMB

London Luton

Tue 6/1

06:40-08:40

3 stops20h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 13/1

04:45-10:30

2 stops35h 15m

£552

LondonColombo

LHR - CMB

LHRCMB

London Heathrow

Thu 12/3

09:30-09:45

2 stops18h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 31/3

16:55-15:20

2 stops26h 55m

£555

LondonColombo

LTN - CMB

LTNCMB

London Luton

Wed 21/1

06:30-08:10

2 stops20h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 5/2

04:45-23:10

2 stops23h 55m

£557

LondonColombo

STN - CMB

STNCMB

London Stansted

Mon 2/2

07:30-03:30

3 stops38h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 22/2

14:45-08:25

2 stops23h 10m

£558

LondonColombo

LGW - CMB

LGWCMB

London Gatwick

Wed 25/2

10:35-09:45

2 stops17h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 6/6

16:55-06:55

1 stop18h 30m

£560

LondonColombo

LTN - CMB

LTNCMB

London Luton

Fri 10/4

13:15-03:05

2 stops33h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 17/4

21:30-18:05

3 stops25h 05m

£563

LondonColombo

LGW - CMB

LGWCMB

London Gatwick

Wed 21/1

10:35-09:45

2 stops17h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 21/3

16:55-06:20

2 stops18h 55m

£570

LondonColombo

LHR - CMB

LHRCMB

London Heathrow

Sun 15/3

19:20-20:20

1 stop19h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 27/3

04:00-12:05

1 stop13h 35m

£574

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Best time to book a flight from United Kingdom to Sri Lanka

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Sri Lanka from United Kingdom with our price prediction graph.

Estimated return price

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from the United Kingdom to Sri Lanka

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from United Kingdom to Sri Lanka (average of £275). Flying from United Kingdom to Sri Lanka in August is currently the most expensive (average of £540). 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 GB to LK?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from United Kingdom to Sri Lanka is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 8% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from United Kingdom to Sri Lanka?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their United Kingdom to Sri Lanka flight should consider departing on Saturday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from United Kingdom to Sri Lanka

The most flights from GB0 to LK0 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).

How often are flights from the United Kingdom to Sri Lanka delayed?

About 49% of weekly flights between United Kingdom and Sri Lanka have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 95 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for the United Kingdom to Sri Lanka flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on the United Kingdom to Sri Lanka flights?

Over the past year, SriLankan Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 49% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing Sri Lanka

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Qatar Airways, andEtihad Airways from the United Kingdom to Sri Lanka by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,430 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,430 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,430 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,678 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,430 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Etihad Airways

7.4

Good

1,329 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,430 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

SriLankan Airlines

6.9

Okay

76 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,430 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Air India

5.5

Fair

2,950 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,430 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from United Kingdom to Sri Lanka?
A quick flight from United Kingdom to Sri Lanka can take about 18h 45m. Gulf Air provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £555. The distance between United Kingdom and Sri Lanka is about 5412 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from United Kingdom to Sri Lanka one-way?
To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Turkish Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £236. IndiGo flights start at £251 while deals on Gulf Air start at £256 one-way.
Can I find deals for flights from United Kingdom to Sri Lanka that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on United Kingdom to Sri Lanka flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from United Kingdom to Sri Lanka?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from United Kingdom to Sri Lanka.
Can I find deals for business class flights from United Kingdom to Sri Lanka?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom to Sri Lanka?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from United Kingdom to Sri Lanka (average of £275). Flying from United Kingdom to Sri Lanka in August is currently the most expensive (average of £540). 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 10 airlines flying from United Kingdom to Sri Lanka

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Etihad Airways	Cheapest£159	Average£670	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
SAUDIA	Cheapest£350	Average£419	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time86%	Search SAUDIA flights
Kuwait Airways	Cheapest£403	Average£534	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time64%	Search Kuwait Airways flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest£409	Average£751	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Air India	Cheapest£422	Average£693	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Air India flights
IndiGo	Cheapest£433	Average£788	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search IndiGo flights
Gulf Air	Cheapest£462	Average£601	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Gulf Air flights
SWISS	Cheapest£516	Average£633	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
China Eastern	Cheapest£542	Average£628	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%	Search China Eastern flights
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Cheapest flights from United Kingdom to Sri LankaExplore the most affordable flight options available from United Kingdom to Sri Lanka. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 5 December 2025.

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