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$397+ Cheap flights to Sri Lanka

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Flights to Sri Lanka in 2025

Find the latest flights to Sri Lanka in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 17 January 2025.

Return from

$961

One-way from

$397

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,585
SriLankan Airlines
  • SriLankan Airlines
  • 9/2-22/2
  • Nonstop
  • 21h 10m total
  • Sydney to Colombo
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17/2
  • 17/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 16h 35m total
  • Sydney to Sri Lanka
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High demand for flights, 19% potential price rise
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Best time to find cheap flights, 5% potential price drop
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Cheapest flights to Sri Lanka
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Sri Lanka. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 17 January 2025.

Sun 9/217:10SYD - CMB
Nonstop10h 55mSriLankan Airlines
Sat 22/200:10CMB - SYD
Nonstop10h 15mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 16/1$961
Tue 11/322:15SYD - CMB
1 stop30h 50mMalaysia Airlines
Mon 17/300:40CMB - SYD
1 stop14h 25mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 16/1$969
Wed 12/210:45SYD - CMB
1 stop16h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 25/210:25CMB - SYD
1 stop17h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/1$972
Wed 25/607:55SYD - CMB
1 stop20h 10mSingapore Airlines
Thu 26/600:50CMB - SYD
1 stop35h 25mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 16/1$991
Fri 14/217:40SYD - CMB
2 stops34h 20mJetstar
Sat 1/323:30CMB - SYD
2 stops33h 40mJetstar
Deal found 16/1$1,128
Tue 18/312:00SYD - CMB
1 stop36h 30mChina Eastern
Thu 17/420:30CMB - SYD
1 stop32h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 16/1$1,176

Find flights to Sri Lanka within your budget

Locate flights to Sri Lanka that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 17 January 2025.

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SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 9/2

17:10-22:35

Nonstop10h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 22/2

00:10-15:55

Nonstop10h 15m

$961

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 11/3

22:15-23:35

1 stop30h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 17/3

00:40-20:35

1 stop14h 25m

$969

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 12/2

10:45-21:50

1 stop16h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 25/2

10:25-09:15

1 stop17h 20m

$972

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 25/6

07:55-23:35

1 stop20h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 26/6

00:50-16:45

1 stop35h 25m

$991

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 14/2

17:40-22:30

2 stops34h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 1/3

23:30-14:40

2 stops33h 40m

$1,128

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 18/3

12:00-19:00

1 stop36h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 17/4

20:30-09:00

1 stop32h 00m

$1,176

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 30/1

11:00-21:10

1 stop15h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 31/3

01:10-07:25

1 stop24h 45m

$1,192

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 14/2

22:20-23:30

1 stop30h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 1/3

00:45-12:00

1 stop29h 45m

$1,247

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 17/2

10:45-21:50

1 stop16h 35m

$397

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 15/7

11:00-23:35

1 stop17h 05m

$399

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Best time to book a flight to Sri Lanka

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Travel insights for flights to Sri Lanka

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights to Sri Lanka including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How long is the flight to Sri Lanka?

On average, a flight from Sydney to Sri Lanka takes 16 hours 52 minutes. Flights to Sri Lanka from other popular cities in Australia will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Sri Lanka?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Sydney to Sri Lanka. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Sri Lanka should consider flying on Monday afternoons, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Monday mornings, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Sri Lanka?

The most popular airlines flying from Sydney to Sri Lanka are SriLankan Airlines, Singapore Airlines and Malaysia Airlines.

SriLankan Airlines

SriLankan Airlines

From $648

Singapore Airlines

Singapore Airlines

From $533

Malaysia Airlines

Malaysia Airlines

From $599

Qantas Airways

Qantas Airways

From $662

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Sri Lanka?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Sri Lanka are AirAsia X, Singapore Airlines and Malaysia Airlines.

Rainfall in Sri Lanka by month

Plan your trip to Sri Lanka by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Sri Lanka ranges from 60.0 - 350.0 mm 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.

Temperature in Sri Lanka by month

Plan your trip to Sri Lanka by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Sri Lanka

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sri Lanka. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Sri Lanka. Reviews last updated 17 January 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Cathay Pacific, China Eastern and Qantas Airways to Sri Lanka. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
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Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
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Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,327 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
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Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
826 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
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Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,752 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
821 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
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Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Sri Lanka if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Sri Lanka on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Sri Lanka?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, AirAsia X is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Sri Lanka.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Sri Lanka?

    Colombo Bandaranaike Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Sri Lanka. One-way flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl typically cost $103, while return flights cost around $198.

  • How much is a return flight to Sri Lanka?

    A return flight to Sri Lanka will typically cost around $332, however they can be found for as little as $123.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Sri Lanka depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Sri Lanka, Melbourne offers the quickest one-way flight (10 hours 25 minutes).

  • Does Colombo Bandaranaike Intl have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Colombo Bandaranaike Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl?

    Yes. Colombo Bandaranaike Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Green Star Residence is the closest property to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (0.0 km away from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl).

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