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Flights to Sri Lanka in 2024

Find the latest flights to Sri Lanka in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 726,782 searches and data was last updated on 20 November 2024.

Return from

$1,052

One-way from

$508

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,271
IndiGo
  • IndiGo
  • 5/2-18/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 80h 45m total
  • Sydney to Colombo
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19/1
  • 19/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 29h 20m total
  • Sydney to Sri Lanka
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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 20 November 2024.

Wed 4/1220:15SYD - CMB
2 stops42h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 16/1222:50CMB - SYD
1 stop28h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11$1,162
Wed 20/1115:15SYD - CMB
1 stop37h 45mCathay Pacific
Tue 17/1200:45CMB - SYD
1 stop29h 45mCathay Pacific
Deal found 19/11$1,409
Fri 29/1117:10SYD - CMB
Nonstop10h 55mSriLankan Airlines
Sat 22/200:10CMB - SYD
Nonstop10h 15mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 19/11$1,434
Tue 26/1115:55SYD - CMB
1 stop34h 45mQantas Airways
Tue 17/1212:10CMB - SYD
2 stops19h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 19/11$1,443
Tue 17/1212:10SYD - CMB
3 stops35h 20mChina Eastern
Fri 17/122:30CMB - SYD
3 stops29h 25mChina Eastern
Deal found 19/11$2,037
Mon 25/1121:40SYD - CMB
2 stops35h 40mOman Air
Sun 1/1204:50CMB - SYD
2 stops32h 30mOman Air
Deal found 19/11$2,116

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 726,782 searches and data was last updated on 20 November 2024.

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SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 5/2

19:10-23:30

1 stop33h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 18/2

03:00-07:25

2 stops46h 55m

$1,052

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 30/1

09:00-21:10

2 stops17h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 1/4

12:15-08:05

1 stop14h 20m

$1,098

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 5/2

16:10-23:30

1 stop36h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 18/2

00:45-11:50

1 stop29h 35m

$1,144

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 1/2

17:10-22:35

Nonstop10h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 14/2

00:10-15:55

Nonstop10h 15m

$1,207

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 4/2

22:15-23:35

1 stop30h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 21/2

00:40-20:35

1 stop14h 25m

$1,216

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 24/1

12:00-18:00

2 stops35h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 22/2

20:20-10:00

1 stop32h 10m

$1,222

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 24/1

10:25-16:05

1 stop35h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 1/2

08:10-08:10

1 stop18h 30m

$1,646

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 29/11

15:15-23:30

1 stop37h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 22/2

00:45-09:35

1 stop27h 20m

$1,684

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 19/1

11:10-11:00

2 stops29h 20m

$508

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 3/1

15:10-21:25

2 stops59h 45m

$737

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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 26 hours 50 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 18 November 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Sri Lanka should consider flying on Tuesday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Friday 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 $669

Singapore Airlines

Singapore Airlines

From $534

Malaysia Airlines

Malaysia Airlines

From $600

China Eastern

China Eastern

From $615

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 20 November 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Singapore Airlines, SriLankan Airlines and Cathay Pacific 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
3,487 reviews
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Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Good although thete was 2 hours delay in the flight but still is good 😊

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,487 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,487 reviews
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Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Good although thete was 2 hours delay in the flight but still is good 😊

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,333 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,487 reviews
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Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Good although thete was 2 hours delay in the flight but still is good 😊

Qantas Airways
7.6
Good
821 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,487 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Good although thete was 2 hours delay in the flight but still is good 😊

Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
876 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,487 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Good although thete was 2 hours delay in the flight but still is good 😊

Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,232 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,487 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Good although thete was 2 hours delay in the flight but still is good 😊

  • 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 $99, while return flights cost around $215.

  • How much is a return flight to Sri Lanka?

    A return flight to Sri Lanka will typically cost around $163, however they can be found for as little as $140.

  • 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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