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Cheap Flights from Manchester to Sri Lanka

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Manchester to Sri Lanka that are departing in the next months. 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 return flight deals from Manchester to Sri Lanka

Sat, 6 Sep - Tue, 23 Sep
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13:55 - 08:30MAN-CMB
38h 05m3 stops
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05:15 - 10:10CMB-MAN
33h 25m2 stops
Mon, 1 Dec - Sun, 14 Dec
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11:20 - 02:35MAN-CMB
33h 45m3 stops
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03:25 - 17:25CMB-MAN
19h 30m2 stops
Mon, 1 Dec - Sun, 14 Dec
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07:50 - 13:55MAN-CMB
24h 35m2 stops
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03:25 - 17:25CMB-MAN
19h 30m2 stops
Sat, 6 Sep - Tue, 23 Sep
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12:05 - 08:45MAN-CMB
16h 10m1 stop
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05:15 - 10:10CMB-MAN
33h 25m2 stops
Wed, 24 Sep - Sun, 28 Sep
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11:55 - 01:05MAN-CMB
32h 40m3 stops
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15:10 - 18:20CMB-MAN
31h 40m2 stops
Thu, 2 Oct - Tue, 14 Oct
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10:55 - 09:30MAN-CMB
18h 05m2 stops
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17:25 - 07:15CMB-MAN
18h 20m2 stops
£576Gulf Air
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Thu, 2 Oct - Tue, 14 Oct
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10:55 - 09:30MAN-CMB
18h 05m2 stops
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17:25 - 07:15CMB-MAN
18h 20m2 stops
£577Gulf Air
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Tue, 11 Nov - Tue, 25 Nov
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13:40 - 20:20MAN-CMB
25h 10m1 stop
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16:15 - 17:55CMB-MAN
31h 10m1 stop
£593Etihad Airways
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Sun, 14 Sep - Thu, 25 Sep
Etihad Airways Logo
20:40 - 02:50MAN-CMB
25h 40m1 stop
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04:05 - 18:55CMB-MAN
19h 20m1 stop
£602Etihad Airways
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Wed, 12 Nov - Thu, 20 Nov
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08:20 - 02:45MAN-CMB
12h 55m1 stop
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03:25 - 12:25CMB-MAN
14h 30m1 stop
£610Qatar Airways
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Manchester to Sri Lanka flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Manchester to Sri Lanka to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Manchester to Sri Lanka?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Manchester to Sri Lanka, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Manchester to Sri Lanka is May, when tickets cost £651 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, when the average cost of return tickets is £969 and £924 respectively.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Manchester to Sri Lanka?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Manchester to Sri Lanka clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Your flight ticket price will generally be cheaper if you fly to Sri Lanka on a Wednesday and more expensive on a Saturday. On your return trip to Manchester, you should consider flying back on a Saturday, and avoid Fridays for better deals.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Manchester to Sri Lanka?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Manchester to Sri Lanka, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below-average price on the flight from Manchester to Sri Lanka, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 15 weeks before departure.


Good to know - Cheap tickets from Manchester to Sri Lanka

Low seasonMay
High seasonJuly
Cheapest flight£188
Best time to beat the crowds (22% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (2% more expensive on average)
Flight from Manchester to Colombo

FAQs - booking Sri Lanka flights

  • Which airlines have one-stop flights from Manchester to Sri Lanka?

    If you are looking for a flight from Manchester to Sri Lanka that only includes one stop, you'll most likely be booking a ticket with Qatar Airlines or British Airways. Both airlines' flights have only one stop, which takes place at Doha Airport (DOH). Etihad has a one-stop flight for this route that stops at Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH).

  • What is there to do during my layover from Manchester to Sri Lanka?

    Flights that include one stop at (DOH) are popular and frequent as they are well-priced and have an average travel time. You'll be spending between 2 hours and 4 hours at (DOH) between flights. Check out the art museum in the Qatar Hall, or make use of the spa and gym, found between gates A10 and B10.

  • How services are available for travellers who need special assistance at Manchester Airport?

    There are several services at Manchester Airport that are useful for passengers travelling with mobility issues, or with hidden disabilities. There are assistance teams stationed all over the airport, at entrances and exits. Public transport arrivals areas, and near disabled bathroom facilities. Throughout the airport, you'll find wheelchair-accessible doors and accessible lift access to all levels.

  • Do I need a visa to travel from Manchester to Sri Lanka?

    If you are a UK passport holder, it is advised that you apply for an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) online before you go. It can take up to 3 weeks for it to be issued. You can get an on-arrival visa at the airport that is valid for up to 90 days for tourist visits, but it is much more convenient and guaranteed by booking online beforehand.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Manchester to Sri Lanka?

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

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Manchester to Sri Lanka?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Manchester to Sri Lanka is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Manchester to Sri Lanka?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from Manchester to Sri Lanka with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Manchester to Sri Lanka?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from Manchester to Sri Lanka up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Sri Lanka?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Sri Lanka is generally in the evening, when retur flights cost £986 on average. On average, there is no price difference when choosing to fly in the morning or the evening on this flight route. The most expensive time of day to fly to Sri Lanka is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is £1,107.

Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Manchester to Sri Lanka

  • Manchester Airport (MAN) serves the north of the UK. If you are in Liverpool, you might prefer to make the 1-hour trip to Manchester airport for a flight to Sri Lanka, because there are no flights leaving Liverpool Airport that have less than 2 or 3 stops.
  • There are no direct flights available from Manchester to Sri Lanka. Most of the flights on this route have 1 or 2 stops from MAN. Flying with Emirates means a trip including one-stop, which happens at Dubai Airport (DXB).
  • The majority of flights from Manchester to Sri Lanka all leave from Manchester Airport and arrive at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) is Sri Lanka's air travel hub in the capital city, Colombo. You will seldomly find flights to Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI), which is the next closest airport. Tickets to HRI tend to be expensive.
  • You'll find there are more flights available to Sri Lanka from Manchester during January, as that is when it is high tourist season and the weather is at its best. There a very few flights that arrive in Sri Lanka on February 4th, as this is the Sri Lankan independence day.
  • If you have a bit of time to pass before your flight from Manchester Airport, head to the Runway Visitor Park at the airport, where the park's raised viewing platform means you can stand just a few metres away from the planes as they take off.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Manchester to Sri Lanka

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Manchester 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.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3287 reviews
8.0Comfort
8.2Entertainment
8.1Boarding
7.8Food
8.3Crew
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We loved flying with Emirates in business class, the staff were fabulous, going above & beyond

10.0 ExcellentSue, Jul 2025MAN - DXB
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We loved flying with Emirates in business class, the staff were fabulous, going above & beyond

The seating is spaced out nicely, The crew could have offer more drinks.

Everything I was good except food quality is very poor

Boarding for business class passengers can be improved. Also, when debarking the aircraft, Economy passengers are let off first due the way the configuration of the cabin upstairs.

Except for the uncleaned tray, and the delay in serving food for our section (which may have been due to the location of our row) everything else was good. The crew were very professional and responded to our requests promptly throughout the flight. We as a family were not disappointed by Emirates.

Good flight overall. Good options of food on NY-Dubai-Mumbai leg. Not that good reversing back. The flight crew is courteous and professional as always. The seating was much more comfortable going into Mumbai than coming back. Cheers!

The boarding process was smooth and the stewardesses were nice. Some delays with drinks at the end of the flight, but no issues.

Excellent comfort and entertainment. Service poor..Food average with little choice.

Comfort good. Service as usual poor. Cabin temperature as usual too cold, about 15 degrees

Enough vegetarian food was not available on the flight for all vegetarian guests on the plane. Crew did not adequately handle this experience

All the crew members were too slow and rude. Most of the times the registers were empty, while hundreds of customers were waiting in line, and it was impossible to get a supervisor. Despite being in line on time, I missed my freight, plus a some customers who were ahead and behind me.

Qatar Airways did a very good job. Flights were slightly delayed with boarding but pilots made up time by arrival. The food was OK, no better or worse than other airlines. Although it would be nice to have three meals during 16 hours flight instead of two.

I recently travelled in Business Class with Qatar Airways, and overall, it was a pleasant experience. The cabin crew stood out for their kindness and professionalism, making the journey truly comfortable. The food exceeded expectations and was exceptional in both quality and presentation. The boarding staff was courteous, though I would like to mention that the staff member responsible for checking tickets during boarding could benefit from additional training to be more welcoming. A warm and hospitable approach would enhance the passenger experience significantly. However, one aspect of the journey was particularly frustrating. The in-flight entertainment system was disappointing, as the headphones provided did not work at all due to a loose connection. This significantly impacted the experience, especially since the flight also lacked Wi-Fi service. Addressing these issues would greatly enhance the overall travel experience. Lastly, I would suggest implementing a section-wise boarding process to streamline the boarding experience and minimise potential challenges. I appreciate the efforts Qatar Airways puts into delivering high-quality service and hope to see these improvements implemented in the future.

I purchased Qatar airways after seeing ads about its service. To my surprise Qatar is marketing gimmick and horrible airlines which I don’t recommend to anyone Flight was dirty including flight from Miami to Doha And Doha airport restrooms are dirty On top of this they use this pathetic cheap indigo From Doha to Hyderabad which I will never fly Also they lost one of my baggage in Indigo and still waiting to receive it. I will never travel Qatar and will never recommend

No difference between US airline and Qatar. Both cramp as many people. The airline seems to change planes without notice choice is seating when making reservations online doesn’t match the plane a passenger is on. Especially paying extra. Nothing special No different than US carriers.

Our male flight attendant was top notch - wish I could remember his name. Boarding is never fun when I have to ride the shuttle to the middle of the tarmac and pull my carry on bags up the stairs to my seat. My knees are banged up and my shoulders give me pain, so the flight started off poorly. The seat leg rests don’t recline completely so that makes is difficult if not dangerous to get in and out of the middle seats. The entertainment system touch screens prevented one from seeing the options. They are old and the software needs to be updated. I was on six planes in the last two weeks and able to see the flight progress without any stress. Couldn’t watch anything else. I do like Qatar Airways, just not a fan of a few things.

There was not enough food for everybody. Some dishes were missing.

riding in first class, you don't expect every time you order your dinner or breakfast that the first thing the stewardess says is Let me see if we have any left. Also, the food selection was not great: 3 of 4 entrees had mushrooms and I dont eat mushrooms, the 4th item was 'let me see if we have any left' and this was within 30 mins of entering the flight! Same experience level, it didn't feel first class this round.

The rows of seats in economy class are seriously close to one another making eating and resting just about impossible - there is hardly any legroom. Anyone larger than average size would have an incredibly uncomfortable flight. I had to basically share my seat with the lady passenger next to me as she was too big to fit into her allotted seat.

Check in desk people constrained by fear. Obvious typo on Uganda visa, even though approved, caused loss of flight. Something is definitely wrong with this system.

Flight was delayed due to slow boarding process by etihad. Update food options and movies as well.

Extremely bad food, they never gave our bags in time, the online check-in did not let us check in because we had Indian OCI not sure why we were given the option to check in then, because we couldn’t check in online we had to go in person and we were not able to change our seats and sit with our family

Used to Etihad employees are very rude and unprofessional but now better than before over all is okay now

we were delayed from Athens to Abu Dhabi by an hour and a half, so I had trouble connecting the flight from there to Bali. It could have been done had they waited even 15 mins. There was another lady who was in the same boat. By the time we were half way across the terminal, they have actually already issued different flights for us to go Jakarta then to Bali. Not to mention the inconvenience of waiting over 4 hrs at the airport and the subsequent inconvenience, we did not arrive to Bali till after 800pm the next day, which means I paid for the hotel for nothing when I could have been there before noon the next day! There was little explanation. It was just as well I needed some assistance getting around, otherwise the 2 of us would have been completely lost! Not going to fly with them again!

The seat was like there is no leg space....there were no proper option for food in the airline. It seemed like the airline was at brink of bankruptcy. The crew was helpful except for a few.

Boarding was efficient, had to check in cabin luggage. Seats were narrow, food was more in quantity, received cabin luggage on the luggage belt which was fine.

Bad. Flight was very uncomfortable with narrow and shallow seats, very little food and water. I will not fly etihad again.

Good. The food was very bad. Except for the chicken rice, rest of the dish went to trash.

In never flown this flight, because my flight coning from Barcelona was delayed.

Etihad flight sector is a local . .give the same quality upto destination

I liked everything: the work of the flight attendants, the work of the crew, the frequency on the plane and in the toilet.

great. I could have used a bottle of water or two instead of having to ask everytime. great service. very comfortable

Turkish airlines have improved a lot, please keep up the good work.

Both my luggages were never sent from Istanbul. After 10 hour flight from DC to Turkey and another 12 hour layover in Istanbul Airport, I would’ve at least expected to find my luggages when I arrived in Addis Ababa, but that wasn’t the case. After 2 hours of waiting at the luggage carousel, we were told that our luggages would be arriving the next day after midnight. I was already so exhausted, that I hated having to come back to the airport the next day. Thankfully, I received both my luggages the following day. It’s just, the whole experience was exhausting.

Not worth pay business class and get service economy class

I felt the AVM was bad. They could have done better and felt the route was much long theb expected otherwise it was good experience.

I liked the ability to walk and stand in the crew area. I hated the security check experience before boarding. The airport staff were so rude, yelling at us unnecessarily, delaying us on purpose, and even threatening to call the police on us!

Bad service and food was not good. Give very less food.

Horrible, they forgot our luggage, the food was terrible, the crew were rude, the flight was delayed, I hated every aspect of this flight

For me it was a good experience… thank you Turkish Airlines

Did not have to leave plane. However found the wait tiring with nearly a full plane boarding at Male and being unable to get out of seat due to cleaners security and a full plane boarding with hand luggage. Staff were excellent despite a long and tiring flight due to stopover.

Everything about our return trip from Colombo to Manchester was excellent. Staff were brilliant all flights. Return flights on time and all staff were brilliant. The outbound journey however was marred by cancellation of Man to Bahrain flight. No information or staff assistance. Customer Service none existent. Told to make own arrangements by none interested or understanding telephone staff who said to make own hotel arrangements and be reimbursed. CS refused to reimburse hotel or lost lounge booking or taxi fees.

The boarding was late. The check-in board said boarding closed but the boarding hadn't even started. I have spine issue but not eligible for wheelchair since I can walk. But we were taken to a plane with stairs to climb. I requested support with the handcarry and was told that I shouldn't have booked this flight without wheelchair. Instead this information should be public if this plane has sky bridge or stairs. The infotainment system did not work either. And the plane was very loud with very less legroom in economy.

Very poor experience, passengers and were not social and started a troubled with other passengers and a fight erupted

Worst flight ever.service was extremely poor and food taste was horrible.Served me mashed potatoes and chicken calling it Briyani.

From the start of the check-in process, the associate was unprofessional and claimed that my ticket was incorrect, attributing the issue to Gulf Air. However, they failed to provide any clear explanation of what was wrong. After an extended wait of 45 minutes, the issue was resolved, and we were finally issued our boarding passes. Upon arrival in Paris, we faced further delays as the stairs to deplane were not functioning, resulting in an additional 45-minute wait onboard. This delay posed a significant risk of missing my connecting flight.

Had to discuss more than 15 min regarding wheelchair they gave only at the start location. No food serv in 1 st flight. Considering flight started at 10:00 pm so had to starve for dinner. Checkin screw was polite. Food in 2 nd and 3 rd flights was not good. It was too cold in the flights. Had to ask for blankets. Missed quality all thru, though the fare was on higher side

Food could have been better Entertainment was absent even in Business Class

I like it very much. Gulf Air is always the topper rank of the world. I love it very much.

The drinks should come before food. Unable to have any fluid unless after food. Thanks

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