What is the cheapest month to fly to Sri Lanka?

October is currently the cheapest month to fly to Sri Lanka . At this moment in time December is the most expensive month. These prices are determined by multiple factors and booking in advance can help keep costs down if your schedule is not as flexible.

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 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 $100, while return flights cost around $181.

How much is a return flight to Sri Lanka?

A return flight to Sri Lanka will typically cost around $280, however they can be found for as little as $115.

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 45 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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Flights to Sri Lanka in 2025

Return from	$795
One-way from	$397
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$1,374
Good round-trip deal	$1,005 or less
Good one-way deal	$514 or less

9/5-10/6
2 total stops
33h 50m total
Sydney to Colombo

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15/5
1 total stop
16h 55m total
Sydney to Sri Lanka

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($106 potential savings vs. average return price).

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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 16 April 2025.

Fri 9/509:15SYD - CMB

1 stop17h 10mMultiple Airlines

Tue 10/610:40CMB - SYD

1 stop16h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/4$795

Tue 2/907:55SYD - CMB

1 stop20h 10mSingapore Airlines

Mon 8/900:50CMB - SYD

1 stop29h 05mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 15/4$932

Thu 8/513:05SYD - CMB

1 stop14h 20mMalaysia Airlines

Fri 23/500:05CMB - SYD

1 stop15h 00mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 15/4$981

Sat 19/416:10SYD - CMB

Nonstop11h 15mSriLankan Airlines

Sat 17/500:20CMB - SYD

Nonstop10h 05mSriLankan Airlines

Deal found 15/4$1,006

Sat 7/611:20SYD - CMB

3 stops38h 20mChina Eastern

Sun 15/622:10CMB - SYD

3 stops30h 20mChina Eastern

Deal found 16/4$1,128

Tue 15/710:10SYD - CMB

1 stop17h 50mCathay Pacific

Mon 28/700:50CMB - SYD

1 stop27h 20mCathay Pacific

Deal found 15/4$1,143

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Fri 9/509:15SYD - CMB

1 stop17h 10mMultiple Airlines

Tue 10/610:40CMB - SYD

1 stop16h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/4$795

Thu 8/513:05SYD - CMB

1 stop14h 20mMalaysia Airlines

Fri 23/500:05CMB - SYD

1 stop15h 00mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 15/4$981

Sat 19/416:10SYD - CMB

Nonstop11h 15mSriLankan Airlines

Sat 17/500:20CMB - SYD

Nonstop10h 05mSriLankan Airlines

Deal found 15/4$1,006

Tue 3/607:55SYD - CMB

1 stop20h 10mSingapore Airlines

Thu 19/600:50CMB - SYD

1 stop24h 35mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 15/4$1,062

Thu 1/511:00SYD - CMB

2 stops38h 40mChina Eastern

Wed 7/522:10CMB - SYD

2 stops29h 20mChina Eastern

Deal found 14/4$1,169

Sun 20/410:10SYD - CMB

1 stop18h 10mCathay Pacific

Sat 3/501:10CMB - SYD

1 stop27h 00mCathay Pacific

Deal found 14/4$1,179

Sun 20/408:00SYD - CMB

2 stops43h 15mQantas Airways

Wed 21/501:10CMB - SYD

1 stop24h 45mQantas Airways

Deal found 15/4$1,349

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Sat 19/416:10SYD - CMB

Nonstop11h 15mSriLankan Airlines

Sat 17/500:20CMB - SYD

Nonstop10h 05mSriLankan Airlines

Deal found 15/4$1,006

Sun 20/410:10SYD - CMB

1 stop18h 10mCathay Pacific

Sat 3/501:10CMB - SYD

1 stop27h 00mCathay Pacific

Deal found 14/4$1,179

Sun 20/408:00SYD - CMB

2 stops43h 15mQantas Airways

Wed 21/501:10CMB - SYD

1 stop24h 45mQantas Airways

Deal found 15/4$1,349

Thu 1/511:00SYD - CMB

2 stops38h 40mChina Eastern

Wed 7/522:10CMB - SYD

2 stops29h 20mChina Eastern

Deal found 14/4$1,169

Thu 8/513:05SYD - CMB

1 stop14h 20mMalaysia Airlines

Fri 23/500:05CMB - SYD

1 stop15h 00mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 15/4$981

Fri 9/509:15SYD - CMB

1 stop17h 10mMultiple Airlines

Tue 10/610:40CMB - SYD

1 stop16h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/4$795

Sun 18/519:40SYD - CMB

2 stops29h 45mAir China

Fri 30/522:15CMB - SYD

2 stops36h 05mAir China

Deal found 15/4$1,992

Fri 30/509:50SYD - CMB

3 stops37h 10mEmirates

Thu 5/602:55CMB - SYD

1 stop22h 40mEmirates

Deal found 14/4$1,939

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SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 21/5

09:15-12:50

2 stops32h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 3/6

03:30-19:30

2 stops35h 30m

$925

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 8/5

13:05-22:55

1 stop14h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 23/5

00:05-19:35

1 stop15h 00m

$981

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 31/5

16:10-22:55

Nonstop11h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 6/6

00:20-14:55

Nonstop10h 05m

$1,004

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 3/6

07:55-23:35

1 stop20h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 19/6

00:50-05:55

1 stop24h 35m

$1,062

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 14/5

14:05-23:50

1 stop38h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 24/5

01:10-08:40

1 stop27h 00m

$1,117

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 18/5

11:20-21:10

3 stops38h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 30/5

22:10-08:30

3 stops29h 50m

$1,124

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 6/5

10:20-21:30

1 stop15h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 22/5

11:25-05:10

1 stop13h 15m

$1,198

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 1/5

19:30-16:05

1 stop25h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 20/5

08:20-18:00

1 stop29h 10m

$1,243

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 1/5

21:15-21:55

1 stop29h 10m

$397

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 26/4

16:10-22:55

Nonstop11h 15m

$556

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Sri Lanka

How long is the flight to Sri Lanka?

On average, a flight from Sydney to Sri Lanka takes 17 hours 2 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?

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

From $595

Singapore Airlines

From $531

Malaysia Airlines

From $575

Qantas Airways

From $682

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Sri Lanka?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Sri Lanka are Cathay Pacific, Singapore Airlines and Air India.

Rainfall in Sri Lanka 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

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

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Singapore Airlines, Emirates 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.

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,288 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SIN - JNB

Cabin crew in business class was just so amazing, friendly, caring and professional

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,288 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,288 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SIN - JNB

Cabin crew in business class was just so amazing, friendly, caring and professional

Emirates

8.0

Very Good

3,200 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,288 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SIN - JNB

Cabin crew in business class was just so amazing, friendly, caring and professional

Cathay Pacific

7.5

Good

846 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,288 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SIN - JNB

Cabin crew in business class was just so amazing, friendly, caring and professional

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

818 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,288 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SIN - JNB

Cabin crew in business class was just so amazing, friendly, caring and professional

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,553 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,288 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SIN - JNB

Cabin crew in business class was just so amazing, friendly, caring and professional

FAQs about flying to Sri Lanka

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 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 $100, while return flights cost around $181.
How much is a return flight to Sri Lanka?
A return flight to Sri Lanka will typically cost around $280, however they can be found for as little as $115.
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 45 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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Everything you need to know about your flight to Sri Lanka

How long is the flight to Sri Lanka?

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.

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

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Sri Lanka?

Rainfall in Sri Lanka by month

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

Temperature in Sri Lanka by month

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Sri Lanka

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Singapore Airlines, Emirates 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.

FAQs about flying to Sri Lanka

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

What is the best airline to fly to Sri Lanka?

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

How much is a return flight to Sri Lanka?

Where does the fastest flight to Sri Lanka depart from?

Does Colombo Bandaranaike Intl have car hire?

Are there hotels close to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl?

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