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Cheap First Class Flight Deals to Sri Lanka

 
These are the cheapest deals for flights from the United Kingdom to Sri Lanka currently on KAYAK along with options from the most popular airlines KAYAK users selected for this route. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent first class return flight deals to Sri Lanka

Mon, 9 Mar - Thu, 19 Mar
Emirates Logo
14:05 - 08:20
STN
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CMB
12h 45m
1 stop
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09:55 - 17:55
CMB
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STN
13h 30m
1 stop
£7,485Emirates
Mon, 9 Mar - Thu, 19 Mar
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14:05 - 08:20
STN
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CMB
12h 45m
1 stop
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20:15 - 12:05
CMB
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STN
21h 20m
2 stops
£7,564Emirates
Mon, 9 Mar - Thu, 19 Mar
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13:35 - 08:20
LGW
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CMB
13h 15m
1 stop
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09:55 - 18:25
CMB
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LGW
14h 00m
1 stop
£7,564Emirates
Sun, 19 Apr - Sat, 25 Apr
Emirates Logo
14:35 - 08:30
LGW
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CMB
13h 25m
1 stop
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02:55 - 12:35
CMB
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LGW
14h 10m
1 stop
£7,586Emirates
Sun, 19 Apr - Sun, 26 Apr
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21:05 - 18:30
STN
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CMB
16h 55m
2 stops
Emirates Logo
20:35 - 12:55
CMB
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STN
20h 50m
2 stops
£7,589Emirates
Sun, 19 Apr - Sun, 26 Apr
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14:35 - 22:10
LGW
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CMB
27h 05m
1 stop
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20:35 - 12:35
CMB
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LGW
20h 30m
2 stops
£7,590Emirates
Thu, 23 Jul - Sun, 2 Aug
Emirates Logo
19:50 - 22:10
LHR
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CMB
21h 50m
1 stop
Emirates Logo
20:35 - 12:25
CMB
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LHR
20h 20m
2 stops
£7,768Emirates
Tue, 5 May - Sat, 16 May
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22:15 - 18:30
LHR
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CMB
15h 45m
2 stops
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02:55 - 12:25
CMB
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LHR
14h 00m
1 stop
£7,800Emirates
Mon, 9 Mar - Thu, 19 Mar
Emirates Logo
14:05 - 18:25
STN
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CMB
22h 50m
2 stops
Emirates Logo
20:15 - 12:05
CMB
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STN
21h 20m
2 stops
£8,858Emirates
Mon, 9 Mar - Thu, 19 Mar
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20:25 - 18:25
LGW
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CMB
16h 30m
2 stops
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20:15 - 11:40
CMB
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LGW
20h 55m
2 stops
£8,858Emirates

Good to Know - First Class Flights to Sri Lanka

Low seasonJune
Average price round-trip£4,982
Best time to beat the crowds (24% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 24% lower on average.
(price for this month)

FAQs for Sri Lanka first class flights

  • Which airline provides the best First Class experience to Sri Lanka?

    Cathay Pacific is one airline that stands out on journeys to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) Airport. With a premium, fully-reclining seat, in a private setting, you’ll be able to enjoy the entertainment on board with ease. You also receive great duvets and pillows to ensure you can sleep well. You’ll also be provided with pyjamas and an amenity kit, which offers moisturising cream and lip balm. On board, a premium meal is served and unlimited drinks too, so you can enjoy your experience in style.

  • Which airports in Sri Lanka serve First Class flights from the UK?

    The only airport in Sri Lanka that serves First Class flights from the United Kingdom is Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB). This is great for those travelling onwards to Colombo, as it is only about a 37min car journey to get to the capital city once you land.

  • Which First Class lounges are there at London Heathrow Airport (LHR)?

    At London Heathrow Airport you can enjoy a range of exclusive lounges ahead of your flight to Sri Lanka. For example, if you are flying with Singapore Airlines, then you will be allowed free entry to the SilverKris Lounge. This lounge provides an a la carte menu and unlimited drinks in a relaxing environment. There are also shower facilities for you to access too, should you want to freshen up ahead of your flight.

  • What is the most popular airline offering First Class flights to Sri Lanka?

    Among KAYAK users, Emirates is the most popular airline offering First Class seats on flights to Sri Lanka.

  • Which airlines offer First Class tickets on flights to Sri Lanka?

    Traveling to Sri Lanka and want to offer yourself a First Class experience? Depending on the origin, the following airlines offer seats in First Class: Emirates.

  • How does KAYAK find such good deals on First Class tickets to Sri Lanka?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to Sri Lanka for economy class as well as First Class travelers.

  • What is the best airline for first class flights to Sri Lanka?

    The highest-rated airline by KAYAK users offering first class flights to Sri Lanka is Emirates, with an overall rating of 8.1.

Top tips for finding first class flights to Sri Lanka

  • With flights taking about 19h 55min from the United Kingdom to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), choosing a First Class seat is a great idea. Not only do First Class flights to Sri Lanka provide you with extra space, but some of the airlines, such as Cathay Pacific, offer full flat seating.
  • For those that are travelling to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) for business, you can access great Wi-Fi packages on board First Class flights to Sri Lanka. With airlines such as Cathay Pacific offering Wi-Fi access to its passengers, you will be able to work from the skies with ease.
  • First Class flights to Sri Lanka aren’t just about the time spent on the plane, but everything that comes before it too. From priority check-in, priority boarding, and premium lounge access, you will get the five-star treatment from the moment you press the button to book your flight.
  • First Class fares are obviously pricier than economy, but if you’re looking for the best deals, First Class flights to Sri Lanka are cheapest in June. On the other hand, fares are at their most expensive during April.
  • The most expensive day to fly First Class to Sri Lanka is Thursday, while the cheapest is Sunday.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Sri Lanka

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly first class to Sri Lanka? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.1
EmiratesOverall score based on 3488 reviews
8.0Comfort
8.1Boarding
8.2Entertainment
8.3Crew
7.9Food
Airline reviews

Milan airport was bad experience. They should be more polite.

10.0 ExcellentKh, Jan 2026
DXB - MXP
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Milan airport was bad experience. They should be more polite.

I liked everything: the service, the food, the cleanness. I flew last year with Qatar Airways, so I can compare. Emirates did much better! Especially their meals and service.

Emirates did great! I liked the service, the food, cleanness, and the flight was on time. Much better airline than Qatar Airways I flew with last year.

I would have liked less packaged snacky stuff, more fruit. The crew was great.

Emirates A380s are always wonderful to fly on. Their crews, food and service are always excellent. They are typically on time and the only thing I would change (maybe newer or upgraded aircraft have this) is bluetooth so I can pair my noise cancelling headphones without a cable.

The journey was nice, all the crews were very good and services are excellent

Great flight - Clubhouse met our needs, and the staff provided good service. Boarding felt a little chaotic, but given the size of the aircraft, it's always going to be challenging. Whilst the crew were friendly, the number of passengers meant that we received our breakfast items, but had finished breakfast before we were served a drink. Lunch was much better organised, and throughout the flight, the crew were attentive. Found the seats and ICE to be excellent. Disembarkation was fine, and everything possible to expedite the process was being done.

Crew were excellent and the bar service and chat fantastic. Cheese board delicious. Amenity kit good, very disappointing not getting pyjamas on this leg of the flight and needed to reuse from earlier flight.

No kids provided. Instead we were told to have contacted the airline that we have kids and require kids meals. We were not the only ones who inquired about kids meals. It’s odd. Emirates and other airlines give kids meals as standard and before the adult food comes out. The rice in our meals was gluggy and under cooked. The chicken was also raw. Sadly not the best experience with Finn Air. The hostesses tried to compensate with the snacks and drinks but missed the mark by a long way. Especially when paying Emirates/Qantas prices

We loved flying with Emirates in business class, the staff were fabulous, going above & beyond

When we checked in at the Siem Reap Airport in Cambodia, we were only given three boarding passes and told that we would have to check in with American when we arrived in Boston. This was a source of stress for us. After we landed in Boston, we had a long passage from Terminal E to Terminal B (American Airline ticketing counter). Because the electronic ticketing kiosks for check-in would not recognize our Confirmation Code, we had to wait for an hour in a long line where only two AA reps were taking care of Special Services passengers. In many years of both business and recreational travel, I have never had this experience. I would expect more from AA being in partnership with other airlines to do a better job with this.

Qatar Airways is an excellent service provider. The crew members were attentive and helpful. The aircraft was very clean. This was the longest leg of our journey, so it would have been nice to have more leg room for comfort. We appreciated the crew's service of four hot meals to all of us during this long flight. Also, it was helpful that the crew asked us to keep the window shades down for the entire journey, allowing the environment to get lots of rest during the trip. For families traveling with little children, this was helpful to them to keep them settled.

The boarding experience did not follow the Zones that were listed on the boarding passes. This was a two-level aircraft with many passengers. Because zones were not called out by the airline staff, there was simply a mob trying to board and it was not a pleasant experience.

It would help id flight crew were not rude and showed some courtesy. They were shouting at passengers and yelling instructions as if we were school children at lunch cafeteria!!

I am a big person and have back pain and swelling in my legs, so this was a challenging flight due to confined space. I didn't find the crew very friendly either. I will think twice before flying long distances with Qatar again, due to the lack of legroom.

All great, because I was given a seat with extra legroom on this part of my trip.

Seated in row 6 you are separated from business class close to the toilets. The is a high panel in front that obscures forward viewing, coupled with no window view. Service is limited as the area is not in view of the attendants. It is closer in proximity to economy than business class.

Nothing to complain. The staff and flight was good especially the seats which was better compared than the cloth ones on Qatar airways

The check-in and crew staff were wonderful. The food was reasonable. The online side Qatar was very poor. Seats were very tight and not very comfortable for a 14 hour flight!

My flight was with American Airlines 120. The flight was delayed 3 hours and I missed my connection. When I arrived in Doha, the AA staff told me to call an 800 number to rebook a different flight, which was unacceptable. Eventually a Qatar Air staff member helped rebook me on a flight to Manila, that was 12 hours later. They offered me a hotel and meal voucher which I declined, because I didn’t want to leave the airport. Long story short, I spent 12 hours in the Doha airport waiting for my next flight.

The flight was over 1 hour late taking off ,when I arrived in Abu Dhabi ,I missed my connecting flight to Bangkok so I had to wait almost 6 hours for my flight arriving in Bangkok at 6:30 am ,So I missed a whole day of my vacation and my hotel room sat empty so I paid for hotel days that I was not there. In Abu Dhabi there was a woman that worked the desk at transfers that was so professional, courteous , helpful,and may I say absolutely beautiful .she got me food vouchers for my layover and was a very calming presence. Besides that I will never use Etihad again I will pay the Xtra money . I'm sure they won't read or see this but it's my "2 cents" I'll use an airline that respects me and my hard earned dollars

Nice crew , clean cabin , food was delayed due to problem with the quantity .

On this flight...fine. The one from India to Abu Dahbi, awful.

We have paid premium price for a business class Cabinet and we have received the old 777 with the following apart business class that is not to standard. It was very disappointing and it’s a very bad reputation for a premium airline company. This aeroplane should be the commission from being as a business class. We will pass this knowledge to our colleagues because the quality of business class in Etihad is not consistent and it is a lucky dip that sometimes you’re getting a good aeroplane and sometimes you’re getting their 30 years old aeroplane. The crew of the aeroplane have apologise and said that they hate this aeroplane and they have complained about it multiple times as well. Obviously Etihad is putting the economy in front of the Customer Experience. For the future we will not take this risk anymore and will fly with established company like emirates.

Etihad Check In counter/Station manager in Heathrow was bothering and not helpful at all. They are rude and not customer oriented

It was an old plane with seats not comfortable and with little space for the legs. I must say that the previous flight I had was amazing on a very comfortable new plane

I didn’t have a flight because it was a fraud and you allow it. Illl never use Kayak again!!!

I paid 44 $ for seat upgrade (22D) and my seat was stack in high position for all the 6 hours of flight. I don't recommend the upgrade. I am looking to get my upgrade payment back

excellent, the staff was kind and the boarding process was with no issues or hassle

excellent, staff and boarding were all seamless and no issues, thank you!

Very poor. The flight was delayed for over an hour. Also, our baggage, including that of many passengers, approimately 180 bags did not arrive, and we are yet to receive it.

Poor, They have damaged my luggage and I have filed a claim at Colombo airport. They promised I will be in touch by the team within next 2 days but there is no One contacted me at all after 1 week. I then follow up again and received an email acknowledging my claim and claimed that they will reply in 12 days on investigation. Again, no response at all after that… Very disappointing…

From the checking, ground handlimg was very poor.seems new personal on duty,people qho suppose to be teaching them didnt see around.new people may mislead passenger, as of flt info boards, not give proper info.even informatiin counter people dont get uptodate info.makin big ques, totally disaster.guests were not happy about it.even boarding to aircraft some BC class pax sent to aft staircase, some aft pasx sent to front door.poor ground handling.may need to improove.

Nice crew.flight delay fromBKK for some ground prep issue I guess, crew serve well to guest, and respect to guest as well. As usual AC is old,and nt much comert in compare to other rehional airliners.other than that.all good

All good, on time, depart.only bad side was, airxraft is too old to be in business.hope ailine will manage somethinv somewhat.all good

Flight was on time.food is as usual good.Aircraft is old.old A320, seats aithout any display.crew serve well

Was good, comparatively. A330, with good crew set.on time depature. And crew try there best, to make thing efficient.

Spesific ,Crew and cabin manager, look after all pax on board despite being in a old A320 equipment.Got free seat upgrade as well,but old style seats, no much comfert on it.But food and the spesific crew, was amazing.maintain airlanka standerd.the cabin manager, who was so much keen,keen operate as per SOP.

Was got free upgrade, on old A320.aircraft is out dated kind of.bt service ,cabin manager, tried there best.and food was excelent.

When flying from Indian Sector, should be more prepared with Indian food

It’s the old style plane with the old Ying Yang seats doesn’t compare to other airlines with newer planes.

I was unable to board this flight because of visa changes that I was not alerted about and I’ve been unable to contact Kayak to obtain a refund / credit anything.

Entertainment system didn't work well. Also no new movies and limited choice of other programmes. . And only one USB A charger option. Most modern electronic items needs USB C. Planes should offer both

My touch screen at my seat wasn't working, the films BA advertised on the website for this flight were not available, and the plane was a little dated, food was good and the staff were good, just let down by the aircraft facilities.

The space in the seat was okay, the staff were friendly, the entertainment system, my touch screen was not working and some of the films listed on the website for the flight were not available.

Did not like the seating configuration at all with 2+3+2 in business class. Lacking total privacy and comfort

Check-in experience, for business call please provide a premium experience

Lost my luggage, ran out of food choices in business class, ground crew was completely unapologetic.

Excellent. The crew and flight were great. Checking in was easy and everyone was very helpful.

Late. And service was very slow - passengers sat for well over an hour with dirty trays etc surrounding them

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