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Book Cheap Sri Lanka Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights 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 to Sri Lanka

Sat, 7 Feb - Fri, 13 Feb
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CMB
37h 15m2 stops
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17:05 - 09:30
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MAN
21h 55m1 stop
£523Multiple Airlines
Thu, 22 Jan - Mon, 2 Feb
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14:15 - 02:00
MAN
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30h 15m3 stops
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22:15 - 17:55
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MAN
25h 10m3 stops
£525Multiple Airlines
Fri, 16 Jan - Fri, 30 Jan
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13:55 - 02:50
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CMB
31h 25m1 stop
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09:50 - 12:05
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LHR
31h 45m1 stop
£546Etihad Airways
Thu, 22 Jan - Tue, 17 Mar
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CMB
29h 50m1 stop
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04:00 - 14:30
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LHR
16h 00m1 stop
£546Etihad Airways
Tue, 24 Feb - Sat, 21 Mar
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13:30 - 08:40
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13h 40m1 stop
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16:00 - 11:05
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LHR
24h 35m1 stop
£549Air India
Wed, 13 May - Tue, 19 May
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13h 25m1 stop
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17:05 - 07:30
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LHR
18h 55m1 stop
£551Air India
Tue, 3 Feb - Tue, 17 Feb
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11:40 - 19:20
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26h 10m2 stops
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10:15 - 08:55
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GLA
28h 10m2 stops
£727British Airways
Thu, 9 Apr - Thu, 16 Apr
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23h 00m2 stops
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12:30 - 10:35
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GLA
26h 35m2 stops
£740British Airways
Thu, 19 Feb - Thu, 5 Mar
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25h 05m2 stops
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11:15 - 15:35
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33h 50m2 stops
£927Qatar Airways
Sat, 28 Feb - Wed, 11 Mar
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25h 30m2 stops
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£953Qatar Airways
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Sri Lanka

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

What is the cheapest flight to Sri Lanka?

These are the best return prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.

The cheapest ticket to Sri Lanka from the United Kingdom found in the last 72 hours was to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, at £626 return. The most popular route is London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (CMB) and the cheapest return airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was £626.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from the United Kingdom 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 the United Kingdom to Sri Lanka is September, when tickets cost £686 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and August, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is £1,211 and £991 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from the United Kingdom 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 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 the United Kingdom to Sri Lanka, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 9% compared to booking last-minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 10 weeks before departure.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Sri Lanka?

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in Sri Lanka is Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (CMB), with an average flight price of £482.

Good to know - Cheap tickets to Sri Lanka

Low seasonNovember
Cheapest flight£191
Best time to beat the crowds (12% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (25% more expensive on average)
Flight from Edinburgh to Colombo

FAQs - booking Sri Lanka flights

  • Are there non-stop flights to Sri Lanka?

    The only airline that flies directly to Sri Lanka from the UK is SriLankan Airlines, which flies from London Heathrow (LHR). All other airlines, including Etihad Airways and Saudia flying from Manchester, will include at least one stopover. Emirates flies from Newcastle Airport (NCL) via Dubai.

  • Can I carry duty free alcohol into Sri Lanka?

    Visitors to Sri Lanka who want to enjoy their favourite drink while on holiday are allowed to take up to 1.5 litres of spirits and two bottles of wine into the country duty free. This can be carried as hand luggage if purchased at your departure airport or in the hold if purchased before checking in.

  • Is it easy to fly from Colombo to other locations in Sri Lanka?

    There are a number of small domestic airports located in cities such as Koggala, Dickwella and Trincomalee and it is possible to book connecting flights from Colombo to these locations. SriLankan Airlines operates an air taxi service in codeshare with Cinnamon Air, which flies small aircraft between the major cities.

  • I am travelling to Hikkaduwa Beach, where should I fly to?

    As Hikkaduwa Beach is located to the south of Sri Lanka, you will need to book a flight into Colombo and then organise for a road or rail transfer to take you the 71.45 mi to your final destination.

  • Can I leave from different British airports to fly to Sri Lanka?

    You can easily find cheap flights to Sri Lanka departing from a UK city near you. All five of London's airports offer them, and you can also choose to leave from both major airports in Scotland: Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) and Glasgow Airport (GLA). If you're in Northern Ireland you can leave from Belfast City Airport (BHD) and from Dublin Airport (DUB) in Ireland. Otherwise you'll find flights leaving from other major airports, like Manchester (MAN) and Newcastle (NCL). All of them land at Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) in Colombo.

  • How do I get to the centre of Colombo from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)?

    It will take you about 45 min to get from Bandaranaike Airport to the Colombo city centre by bus. From the airport terminal, follow the signs to the Katunayake Airport Bus Station. The National Transport Commission buses leave every 30 min, taking you straight to the central Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. You can also take a Sri Lankan Railways train from the same Katunayake departure terminal to Central Maradana Station. This will take just under 1 hour.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from the United Kingdom 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 the United Kingdom to Sri Lanka.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from the United Kingdom 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 the United Kingdom 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 the United Kingdom 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 the United Kingdom 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 the United Kingdom 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 day to fly to Sri Lanka?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Sri Lanka is Sunday when return tickets can be as cheap as £701. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Friday, when return prices are £777 on average.

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

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Sri Lanka is generally at night, when retur flights cost £708 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Sri Lanka is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is £739.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Sri Lanka

  • Looking for cheap airfare to Sri Lanka? 25% of our users found round-trip tickets to Sri Lanka for the following prices or less: Cheap flights to Sri Lanka from London Heathrow £1,364
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Sri Lanka flight deals.
  • Sri Lanka has one international airport, which is located in the capital, Colombo. Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is situated to the north of Colombo and receives flights from the UK to Sri Lanka and also has onward connections to domestic airports, such as Sigiriya Airport (GIU) in the centre of the country.
  • If you are planning on travelling to Sri Lanka in April, you should be aware that airfares might be higher during this period, especially in the latter half of the month, as the Sinhalese New Year is celebrated in the middle of April every year and Sri Lanka becomes a popular destination.
  • For visitors wanting to spend time in the centre of Sri Lanka, you might consider booking a connecting domestic flight from Colombo to Sigiriya Airport. There are regular flights to Sigiriya operated by Cinnamon Air, Sri Lanka’s domestic airline, and from this base, you can continue your exploration via other forms of transport.
  • Visitors to Sri Lanka must have a visa to enter the country and while it is possible to do this on arrival at the airport in Colombo, you could save time by applying for an ETA visa online beforehand. The visa is valid for 30 days, starting from the date of your arrival in Sri Lanka, but this can be extended for up to 6 months.
  • It is better to buy your Sri Lankan currency once you have arrived in the country as traveller’s cheques are often not accepted. There are money exchange counters and ATMs at the airport in Colombo and it is a good idea to change some money as soon as you land in case you need to pay for your airport transfer in cash.
  • You can often find cheap flights to Sri Lanka by choosing those that make more than one stopover en route. A good example of this is the combination flight operated by Lufthansa together with SriLankan Airlines from Heathrow Airport (LHR), which lands first at Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and then at Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Airport (BOM).
  • While it's not mandatory to use child seats for young children if you're hiring a car, it's highly recommended, as the traffic conditions can be busy and erratic in the centre of Colombo, after you've driven in from the airport. When you find cheap flights to Sri Lanka and book car hire at the same time at KAYAK, remember to book these too.
  • You can save significantly on carbon emissions by choosing specific flights on this route. SriLankan Airlines flights departing from Heathrow emit just under 50% less CO2 than average, making it a very attractive option. Otherwise choose the combination flight between Air India and SriLankan Airlines to save over 55%.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Sri Lanka

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from the United Kingdom 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 3445 reviews
8.2Entertainment
8.1Boarding
7.9Food
8.0Comfort
8.3Crew
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I would have liked less packaged snacky stuff, more fruit. The crew was great.

8.0 ExcellentJoseph, Dec 2025
BOM - DXB
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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

Can’t complain Only downside was the Kiosk passport check and customs clearance at Melbourne. When will they improve that service🤔

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.

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

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.

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.

Indigo airlines is terrible. Staff is awful and so disorganized. They are so rude and unhelpful. I will never travel on Indigo airlines again!!!!!

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 flight was smooth Thank God but the delays and changing gates for 3-4 times made me so tired of walking back and forth with heavy bags I thought I was going to pass out with heavy headaches but Thank God finally found the final gate and home safe. These delays happen anytime for important reasons so just be patient when you come across these situations.

Seats very small and unable to pre purchase internet or seat upgrades

The space was tight, hardly any leg room and the crew surprisingly were busy and did not take the time to attend to passengers, felt rushed. There was a delay for check in since the systems were down the airport staffs were accommodating

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!!!

Seat space was tight and uncomfortable. There was hardly any cushioning giving me a terrible tail bone ache. Getting and out was extremely cramped. We paid for seat choices and felt totally ripped off. Food was mediocre. By the time the servers served 2 or 3 rows they ran out of this or that option as we saw on the inbound trip also. This is infuriating. Entertainment choices were extremely limited for such a long haul. The screen froze on occasion and did not switch off when the on off button was pressed. When it did it came back on its own in 5 seconds. The airlines has gone downhill since last year.

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!

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

Very delayed and uncomfortable seats. Nothing written in Urdu for Pakistanis. Tons of Pakistanis use the airline they should ensure the airline is accommodating them properly.

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

The WiFi was not compatible on both my phones (Vivo Y30 5g and Samsung Galaxy A32) with up-to-date android software.

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

KAYAK Real time status update is not accurate.the flight inbound rejected and go around.and came back and land. Delay abt 30 min.still shows ontime.track ur self if u wana real time.and cabin crew s are nicer. Aircraft is jst ok.old airplane.and in midflight ,seems have some compressor issue.airconditioning was nt work properly either.I could litarary see guests were cheking if AC is working.bt on landing it start to gv cool.which probably some one intentionaly kept .which was so bad.even breathing was bit difficult.otjer than that.for me all ok.

This leg of the trip was smoother than compared to the initial trip. Sri Lankan Airlines still have much work to do to improve the overall travel experience.

Horrible flight. No entertainment or WiFi for a 14-hour flight. No explanations either. I’ll never fly Air India again.

Aircraft condition poor, no inflight entertainment, broken seats, seats worn, split armrests, flat seat cushions and seat would recline. Aircraft needs refitting completely!

Food, choice of menu and quantity were poor. Crew services were even poorer, not attending call bittons

only passenger seats are too much narrow. It’s not comfortable otherwise it’s good. Seats are very important because it’s main in Travel

Poor hygiene in the lavatories. Limited control of passengers who often were up standing around my seat talking loudly with their friends.

It was far better than what others had led me to expect. I would fly with them again. Don't expect all features of the entertainment system to work.

The trip with Air India was better than expected starting with the check-in and the Lounge. The flight was comfortable for a 1 hour flight.

The flight got delayed and was not updated in time.

Direct Connection is the biggest advantages. Aircrafts are now better but food and beverages could be better and served more often in a ultra long flight

We trusted KAYAK and Air India but no one is responds for the lost of baggage 🧳 2 (bags). My in laws are totally lost hope for this kind of situation to travel any more.

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