£540 Cheap flights to Sri Lanka

Sri Dalada Maligawa is the most popular place of interest in Sri Lanka. Many travellers make it a point to stop there while travelling to Sri Lanka. Other popular landmarks and places of interest in Sri Lanka would be Yala National Park, Negombo Beach, or Pasikuda Beach.

Of the 17 airlines that fly to Sri Lanka, SriLankan Airlines, Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways happen to be the most favoured based on our user data. SriLankan Airlines is the most popular among the three airlines, with 36% of users choosing them for their travels to Sri Lanka.

According to our data, 97% 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.

On average, a flight to Sri Lanka will cost £1,762 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 £1,413 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.

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.

Prices for flights to Sri Lanka are updated daily.

As of February 2026, there are 30 operators available to choose from for flights 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.

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.