£153 Find Cheap Flights from Manchester to Sri Lanka

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Book Cheap Manchester to Sri Lanka Plane Tickets

 
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

Fri, 10 Apr - Thu, 23 Apr
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07:00 - 08:45
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21h 15m2 stops
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05:15 - 07:10
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MAN
30h 25m2 stops
£580Multiple Airlines
Sat, 7 Mar - Mon, 23 Mar
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14:15 - 20:20
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24h 35m2 stops
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17:05 - 09:30
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MAN
21h 55m1 stop
£582Multiple Airlines
Fri, 20 Feb - Fri, 6 Mar
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11:30 - 06:15
MAN
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37h 15m2 stops
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04:00 - 12:15
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MAN
13h 45m1 stop
£583Multiple Airlines
Sun, 18 Jan - Wed, 4 Feb
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11:40 - 06:15
MAN
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37h 05m2 stops
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19:15 - 09:30
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MAN
19h 45m1 stop
£585Multiple Airlines
Mon, 19 Jan - Sat, 31 Jan
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19:25 - 20:45
MAN
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43h 50m2 stops
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09:50 - 06:10
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MAN
25h 50m1 stop
£585Multiple Airlines
Wed, 15 Apr - Thu, 30 Apr
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20:45 - 08:30
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31h 15m1 stop
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04:05 - 13:15
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MAN
13h 40m1 stop
£586Etihad Airways
Fri, 10 Apr - Thu, 23 Apr
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19h 05m1 stop
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11:45 - 23:15
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MAN
16h 00m2 stops
£587Multiple Airlines
Sun, 1 Mar - Wed, 18 Mar
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11:40 - 08:15
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39h 05m2 stops
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19:15 - 09:30
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MAN
19h 45m1 stop
£588Multiple Airlines
Sat, 28 Feb - Sat, 14 Mar
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11:30 - 20:20
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27h 20m2 stops
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16:30 - 06:10
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19h 10m1 stop
£588Multiple Airlines
Thu, 5 Mar - Sun, 15 Mar
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34h 30m3 stops
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22:15 - 09:15
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16h 30m1 stop
£590Multiple Airlines
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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 September, when tickets cost £652 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, when the average cost of return tickets is £1,010 and £996 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 a flight from Manchester to Sri Lanka, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 18% compared to booking last-minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 11 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Manchester to Sri Lanka

Low seasonMay
Cheapest flight£153
Best time to beat the crowds (15% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (27% 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 £739 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 £830.

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 flying 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 3430 reviews
8.0Comfort
8.3Crew
8.1Boarding
8.2Entertainment
7.9Food
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The journey was nice, all the crews were very good and services are excellent

10.0 ExcellentSABINA, Nov 2025
MAN - DXB
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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.

Had to do shuttle bus both times during the transfer. It was waaay longer than acceptable. These 777s need a refurbishment really badly. Emirates and Dubai Airport used to be top notch. Now overcrowded and outdated.

We boarded but due to a technical issue we spent 4.5hrs on the ground waiting for the issue to be resolved

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

I lost my lock from my luggage, I don’t know someone took something from my bag.

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

All good. Over four hours flight if provided snacks like Qatar Airways would be better

I wish the leg room was better for Economy especially for the outbound flights to India . The outbound flight to US and Qatar was good

Not sure how we end up with American Airlines instead of Qatar Airways. From Philadelphia to Qatar they boarded us then they asked us to unload. After 30 minutes later they board us again. The inside the plane it was burning hot and we were sweating like crazy. Crew members are absolute rude. The way they served the passengers were horrible. One of the crew members hit my knee with food cart and kept going. I was holding an ice pack for almost 2 hours. I am still with the pain.

Terrible experience resolving missed connection after flight was delayed. 3 hour queue at transit desk, not enough staff, no organisation, worst ever flying experience.

The seats were uncomfortable. The service was poor. We bought internet for my family and myself and it didn’t work. The charger for our phone didn’t work. The service seemed like they were tired and exhausted and seemed a bit upset. It was not a good flight. Our flight from miami to Qatar was great but from Qatar to Tokyo was simply awful

It was ok, not much more can be said, as long as airlines/aircraft manufacturers insist on cramming in as many seats as possible....best of a bad situations, seats are simply too uncomfortable to sit in for more than a few hours. Lack of flexible headrests not a help on long overnight flights either.

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

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

More leg space than other flights, but *maybe* narrower seats

More leg space than other flights, but felt like *maybe* narrower seats?

My baggage was not boarded and is still missing. I was only carring one piece of luggage and that is misplaced now I am stuck at mumbai without luggage. I had an onward journey from here

Will never book any flight from Kayak and will never travel ithad airline

In Colombo when I-drop my baggage Sri Lanka air line crew not polite way talk very rude

Did not provided with option for class upgrade. Staff at gate was not able and willing to accommodate with class upgrade, eather with plenty empty spots in business and first class.

I am a larger than average person and in my opinion i don't think it's fair to allocate a window seat to anyone who is my size or larger, i was seated between 2 large passengers on a full aircraft. The guy in the window seat also occupied a portion of the middle seat (my seat) which made my experience of flying with etihad very cramped and uncomfortable, i was flying from Abu Dhabi to Bangkok. Had this been a airbus 380 it would have been better as the seats are larger but unfortunately it wasn't so i had to endure the 6+hrs unable to get any rest

Old plane, old entertainment system. It wasn't working throughout the entire flight. I was offered to connect to their system via Wifi to watch on my phone. Crew wasn't very helpful except one lady who turned the experience around.

i was not allowed to use lounge, although i had business class ticket, and nobody told me my ticket was not eligible to use lounge

nice and clean plane but the seats and the comfort was not what i expected. i expected more based on all the ads and reviews that i've read. I guess you get what you pay for in economy.

Staff friendly. Business class but issue with flat bed. Incoming Turkish flight delayed. Made connection due to fast buggy but luggage did not make it. Confusion at Delhi airport

I wouldn't know what the flight was like. AI canceled my flight reservation!! There's no way to speak to an actual human to fix the issue! NEVER AGAIN! ALWAYS BOOK YOUR FLIGHT DIRECTLY WITH THE AIRLINE NEVER GO THROUGH KAYAK OR JUSTFLY.COM!!

The economy seat was so uncomfortable, had not enough leg room for 13 hours flight, front seat basket was broken and couldn’t hold anything, food quality was horrible( we got food poisoned ) we charged for logged which used to be free. We paid too much for this flight and very disappointed. Turkish air line better to make satisfy and respect people instead of find different way to scam people.

With a 4 hour delay its was a very basic flight which was just bearable. We were offered food vouchers for the delay and then they didnt work, so that was annoying. Also poor communication about the delay which got pushed out 3 times.

It was great except my luggage was C severely damaged over i picked it up off the carousel in London. . A suit case that had been used once does no longer have the use of the extendable arm as it’s broken

About an hour delay but we made it to Chicago. I feel that the smaller connecting flights are the ones that cause the delays on the bigger planes that fly international.

Very good overall.... apart from the cost of extra check ed in luggage where they charge £17 per kg, and no option to just buy an extra bag allowance (at least on the route I took)

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.

Loading was on time and quick Not very many people

Amazing business class in a single aisle plane. Fully flat seats, pyjamas, amenity kits, all in all a really complete product. Service was good - not amazing - but they did a good job. Got a few hours sleep. Will fly with them again if I can.

They flight was without ait conetion weather was very hot

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

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