What are the most popular cities to visit in Sri Lanka?

Some of the world’s most well-travelled cities are in Sri Lanka. The most popular city to travel to in Sri Lanka is Colombo, which momondo users choose as their landing destination 100% more often than other cities. The next most popular cities in Sri Lanka are Jaffna and Batticaloa.

How long is the flight from United Kingdom to Sri Lanka?

The flight from United Kingdom to Sri Lanka depends on which airports you’re departing from and arriving to, and whether or not you have a layover. If you fly from London Heathrow (a popular airport in United Kingdom) to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (the most popular airport in Sri Lanka), then the flight time is 10h 25m on average. If you fly from Manchester (another popular airport in United Kingdom) to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl, then the average flight time is 15h 40m.

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Flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

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Gulf Air

6 Nov

LGW

17h 40m

2 stops

CMB

19 Nov

CMB

18h 55m

2 stops

LGW

£546

Multiple Airlines

8 Jul

LTN

32h 40m

2 stops

CMB

22 Jul

CMB

29h 10m

2 stops

LTN

£548

Gulf Air

6 Nov

LGW

17h 40m

2 stops

CMB

19 Nov

CMB

18h 55m

2 stops

LGW

£548

Gulf Air

14 Sept

LHR

31h 05m

1 stop

CMB

5 Oct

CMB

26h 30m

1 stop

LHR

£549

Etihad Airways

11 Sept

LHR

13h 20m

1 stop

CMB

27 Sept

CMB

15h 25m

1 stop

LHR

£549

Multiple Airlines

10 Jul

STN

28h 00m

3 stops

CMB

24 Jul

CMB

31h 10m

2 stops

STN

£550

Multiple Airlines

15 Nov

STN

23h 40m

3 stops

CMB

22 Nov

CMB

31h 40m

3 stops

STN

£551

Gulf Air

24 Aug

LHR

31h 05m

1 stop

CMB

8 Oct

CMB

26h 30m

1 stop

LHR

£551

Multiple Airlines

26 Aug

STN

30h 55m

2 stops

CMB

30 Sept

CMB

32h 10m

2 stops

STN

£552

Gulf Air

30 Sept

LHR

19h 10m

1 stop

CMB

8 Oct

CMB

26h 30m

1 stop

LHR

£552

Multiple Airlines

15 Jul

LTN

32h 40m

2 stops

CMB

24 Jul

CMB

28h 10m

2 stops

LTN

£552

Etihad Airways

27 Aug

LHR

30h 20m

1 stop

CMB

29 Sept

CMB

15h 25m

1 stop

LHR

£554

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10:35 - 09:45

LGW

CMB

17h 40m

2 stops

16:55 - 06:20

CMB

LGW

18h 55m

2 stops

£546Gulf Air

Fri, 6 Nov - Thu, 19 Nov

14:50 - 04:00

LTN

CMB

32h 40m

2 stops

22:00 - 22:40

CMB

LTN

29h 10m

2 stops

£548Multiple Airlines

Wed, 8 Jul - Wed, 22 Jul

14:45 - 08:35

LHR

CMB

13h 20m

1 stop

04:10 - 15:05

CMB

LHR

15h 25m

1 stop

£549Etihad Airways

Fri, 11 Sep - Sun, 27 Sep

21:45 - 08:35

LHR

CMB

30h 20m

1 stop

04:10 - 15:05

CMB

LHR

15h 25m

1 stop

£554Etihad Airways

Thu, 27 Aug - Tue, 29 Sep

17:30 - 09:00

LGW

CMB

10h 00mdirect

11:00 - 17:00

CMB

LGW

11h 30mdirect

£554British Airways

Mon, 26 Oct - Tue, 10 Nov

17:30 - 09:00

LGW

CMB

10h 00mdirect

11:00 - 17:00

CMB

LGW

11h 30mdirect

£559British Airways

Mon, 26 Oct - Tue, 10 Nov

09:15 - 05:40

LCY

CMB

39h 55m

2 stops

17:15 - 08:40

CMB

LCY

19h 55m

2 stops

£701SWISS

Tue, 8 Sep - Thu, 1 Oct

19:15 - 23:10

LCY

CMB

47h 25m

2 stops

17:15 - 08:40

CMB

LCY

19h 55m

2 stops

£702SWISS

Fri, 4 Sep - Sun, 27 Sep

20:00 - 02:05

SOU

CMB

25h 35m

2 stops

03:35 - 19:30

CMB

SOU

20h 25m

2 stops

£933Qatar Airways

Wed, 2 Sep - Sun, 27 Sep

20:00 - 03:05

SOU

CMB

26h 35m

2 stops

10:30 - 19:30

CMB

SOU

37h 30m

2 stops

£935Qatar Airways

Thu, 17 Sep - Mon, 21 Sep

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LondonColombo

LGW - CMB

LGWCMB

London Gatwick

Fri 6/11

10:35-09:45

2 stops17h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 19/11

16:55-06:20

2 stops18h 55m

£546

LondonColombo

LTN - CMB

LTNCMB

London Luton

Wed 8/7

14:50-04:00

2 stops32h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 22/7

22:00-22:40

2 stops29h 10m

£548

LondonColombo

LHR - CMB

LHRCMB

London Heathrow

Fri 11/9

14:45-08:35

1 stop13h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 27/9

04:10-15:05

1 stop15h 25m

£549

LondonColombo

LHR - CMB

LHRCMB

London Heathrow

Thu 27/8

21:45-08:35

1 stop30h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 29/9

04:10-15:05

1 stop15h 25m

£554

Fastest return journey

LondonColombo

LGW - CMB

LGWCMB

London Gatwick

Mon 26/10

17:30-09:00

Nonstop10h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 10/11

11:00-17:00

Nonstop11h 30m

£554

LondonColombo

LGW - CMB

LGWCMB

London Gatwick

Mon 26/10

17:30-09:00

Nonstop10h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 10/11

11:00-17:00

Nonstop11h 30m

£559

LondonColombo

LCY - CMB

LCYCMB

London City

Tue 8/9

09:15-05:40

2 stops39h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 1/10

17:15-08:40

2 stops19h 55m

£701

LondonColombo

LCY - CMB

LCYCMB

London City

Fri 4/9

19:15-23:10

2 stops47h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 27/9

17:15-08:40

2 stops19h 55m

£702

SouthamptonColombo

SOU - CMB

SOUCMB

Southampton Eastleigh

Wed 2/9

20:00-02:05

2 stops25h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 27/9

03:35-19:30

2 stops20h 25m

£933

SouthamptonColombo

SOU - CMB

SOUCMB

Southampton Eastleigh

Thu 17/9

20:00-03:05

2 stops26h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 21/9

10:30-19:30

2 stops37h 30m

£935

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What is the cheapest flight to Sri Lanka?

If you are looking to fly to Sri Lanka for less, look to airlines like Air India, SriLankan Airlines, and Etihad Airways, with prices starting at £76, £76, and £81 respectively.

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Summary info about Sri Lanka flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	£274
Best Round-Trip Price	£546
Fastest flight time	21h 55m

The best one-way flight price to Sri Lanka from United Kingdom in the last 5 days is £274 (Edinburgh Turnhouse to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl).

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The best round-trip flight price to Sri Lanka from United Kingdom in the last 5 days is £546 (London Gatwick to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl).

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The fastest flight to Sri Lanka from United Kingdom takes 21h 55m (London Luton to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl).

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Frequently asked questions about flying to Sri Lanka

Which airlines fly to Sri Lanka?

Of the 17 airlines that fly to Sri Lanka, Etihad Airways, SriLankan Airlines and Qatar Airways happen to be the most favoured based on our user data. Etihad Airways is the most popular among the three airlines, with 31% of users choosing them for their travels to Sri Lanka.

What is the most popular airport in Sri Lanka to fly to?

According to our data, 98% of momondo users who travelled to Sri Lanka in the last year flew into Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (located in Colombo), making it the most popular airport to fly to. There may be other airports in Sri Lanka, but the majority of our users take flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl in order to visit Colombo and it’s surrounding areas.

How much are flights to Sri Lanka?

On average, a flight to Sri Lanka will cost £1,569 per ticket. We’ve had users find flights to Sri Lanka for as low as £355, however. If you’re unable to find a plane ticket for £355, but manage to find one for £1,356 or less, then this is still a great deal. Keep in mind that flight costs vary depending on where you fly from, what time of year you travel, and what airline you fly with.

What is the best day of the week to fly to Sri Lanka?

Consider booking a flight to Sri Lanka on a Monday, which is the cheapest day of the week. You will also find that flying out on a Sunday is another low-cost option. Try to avoid booking your flight to Sri Lanka on Friday, which tends to be the most expensive day of the week.

When did momondo last update prices for flights to Sri Lanka?

Prices for flights to Sri Lanka are updated daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights to Sri Lanka?

As of June 2026, there are 31 operators available to choose from for flights to Sri Lanka.

How old do you have to be to fly to Sri Lanka?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel to Sri Lanka.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Sri Lanka?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Sri Lanka may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Sri Lanka. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal to Sri Lanka?

To find the flight that best suits your needs, momondo gathers a range of flights from a large pool of different airlines and agents; you can then use our insights and filters to find and book the right flight to Sri Lanka.

Can I find flights to Sri Lanka with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Yes. momondo enables you to select and highlight flights to Sri Lanka with this policy.

How can momondo help me find flights to Sri Lanka?

momondo provides multiple filters to help you find the best flight to Sri Lanka. Filter by price, airline, airport, cabin, aircraft, payment method, number of stops and more.

I’m not ready to book a flight to Sri Lanka right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

Yes. momondo can track flight prices for Sri Lanka and alert you when they change. Perform a search to set up the price alert. All that is required is a valid email address.