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 13h 25m.

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 Bentota.

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Flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

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Multiple Airlines

16 Nov

BHX

20h 40m

3 stops

CMB

15 Dec

CMB

26h 50m

3 stops

BHX

£528

Multiple Airlines

8 Nov

BHX

26h 10m

2 stops

CMB

23 Nov

CMB

34h 55m

3 stops

BHX

£531

Multiple Airlines

16 Nov

BHX

20h 40m

3 stops

CMB

15 Dec

CMB

19h 30m

2 stops

BHX

£534

Multiple Airlines

11 Nov

LTN

18h 55m

2 stops

CMB

24 Nov

CMB

19h 10m

2 stops

LTN

£537

Multiple Airlines

28 Oct

LGW

14h 50m

2 stops

CMB

15 Nov

CMB

30h 30m

1 stop

LGW

£537

Emirates

10 Oct

BHX

14h 35m

1 stop

CMB

20 Dec

CMB

14h 30m

1 stop

BHX

£538

Gulf Air

9 Oct

LHR

19h 10m

2 stops

CMB

21 Oct

CMB

26h 30m

2 stops

LHR

£538

Multiple Airlines

28 Oct

LGW

17h 20m

2 stops

CMB

18 Nov

CMB

18h 25m

1 stop

LGW

£538

Multiple Airlines

19 Oct

STN

17h 40m

2 stops

CMB

4 Nov

CMB

20h 15m

2 stops

STN

£539

Multiple Airlines

11 Oct

LTN

24h 30m

2 stops

CMB

15 Oct

CMB

31h 40m

2 stops

LTN

£539

Gulf Air

14 Oct

LHR

19h 10m

1 stop

CMB

17 Oct

CMB

26h 30m

1 stop

LHR

£539

Multiple Airlines

15 Jan

LGW

32h 25m

2 stops

CMB

29 Jan

CMB

22h 15m

1 stop

LGW

£539

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Multiple Airlines

22 Oct

LHR

21h 25m

2 stops

JAF

29 Oct

JAF

28h 05m

2 stops

LHR

£673

Multiple Airlines

9 Nov

LHR

23h 15m

3 stops

JAF

16 Nov

JAF

28h 05m

2 stops

LHR

£694

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7 Oct

LHR

23h 50m

3 stops

JAF

24 Oct

JAF

29h 25m

3 stops

LHR

£696

Multiple Airlines

7 Oct

LHR

21h 10m

2 stops

JAF

24 Oct

JAF

23h 40m

2 stops

LHR

£701

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9 Nov

LHR

21h 25m

3 stops

JAF

16 Nov

JAF

29h 05m

3 stops

LHR

£704

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7 Oct

LHR

23h 50m

3 stops

JAF

24 Oct

JAF

28h 10m

2 stops

LHR

£707

Multiple Airlines

17 Nov

LHR

24h 15m

3 stops

JAF

28 Nov

JAF

29h 05m

2 stops

LHR

£711

Multiple Airlines

17 Nov

LHR

20h 45m

2 stops

JAF

28 Nov

JAF

23h 35m

2 stops

LHR

£719

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22 Oct

LHR

21h 25m

2 stops

JAF

29 Oct

JAF

24h 30m

3 stops

LHR

£759

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17 Nov

LHR

24h 15m

3 stops

JAF

28 Nov

JAF

23h 35m

3 stops

LHR

£769

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22 Oct

LHR

21h 10m

3 stops

JAF

29 Oct

JAF

23h 35m

3 stops

LHR

£878

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22 Oct

LCY

21h 55m

3 stops

JAF

29 Oct

JAF

25h 40m

3 stops

LCY

£1,111

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12:40 - 14:50BHX Birmingham-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

20h 40m3 stops Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Kuwait City Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

14:35 - 11:55CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-BHX Birmingham

26h 50m3 stops Sharjah Doha Hamad Intl Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

£528Multiple Airlines

Mon, 16 Nov - Tue, 15 Dec

06:05 - 13:45BHX Birmingham-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

26h 10m2 stops Václav Havel Prague Sharjah

14:35 - 20:00CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-BHX Birmingham

34h 55m3 stops Sharjah Václav Havel Prague Amsterdam Schiphol

£531Multiple Airlines

Sun, 8 Nov - Mon, 23 Nov

21:45 - 16:50BHX Birmingham-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

14h 35m1 stop Dubai Intl

02:40 - 11:40CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-BHX Birmingham

14h 30m1 stop Dubai Intl

£538Emirates

Sat, 10 Oct - Tue, 15 Dec

21:45 - 16:50BHX Birmingham-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

14h 35m1 stop Dubai Intl

02:40 - 11:40CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-BHX Birmingham

14h 30m1 stop Dubai Intl

£538Emirates

Sat, 10 Oct - Sun, 20 Dec

10:00 - 09:40LHR London Heathrow-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

19h 10m2 stops Manama Bahrain Intl Male

17:20 - 15:20CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-LHR London Heathrow

26h 30m2 stops Male Manama Bahrain Intl

£538Gulf Air

Fri, 9 Oct - Wed, 21 Oct

08:45 - 13:45LGW London Gatwick-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

23h 30m1 stop Sharjah

02:40 - 15:35CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-LGW London Gatwick

18h 25m1 stop Sharjah

£538Air Arabia

Mon, 18 Jan - Mon, 1 Feb

08:45 - 04:30LGW London Gatwick-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

14h 15m1 stop Sharjah

02:40 - 15:35CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-LGW London Gatwick

18h 25m1 stop Sharjah

£538Air Arabia

Tue, 12 Jan - Mon, 8 Mar

21:40 - 09:45LHR London Heathrow-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

30h 35m2 stops Manama Bahrain Intl Male

17:00 - 06:35CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-LHR London Heathrow

19h 05m2 stops Male Manama Bahrain Intl

£539Gulf Air

Tue, 2 Feb - Sun, 28 Feb

08:45 - 10:55LHR London Heathrow-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

20h 40m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

05:10 - 20:30CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-LHR London Heathrow

20h 50m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

£541Air India

Mon, 26 Oct - Tue, 10 Nov

08:45 - 10:55LHR London Heathrow-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

20h 40m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

16:05 - 11:05CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-LHR London Heathrow

24h 30m1 stop Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

£543Air India

Mon, 8 Mar - Mon, 22 Mar

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10:40 - 09:40LGW London Gatwick-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

18h 30m2 stops Manama Bahrain Intl Male

15:05 - 18:35CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-LGW London Gatwick

32h 00m1 stop Sharjah

£539Multiple Airlines

Fri, 2 Oct - Mon, 5 Oct

19:00 - 01:55STN London Stansted-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

26h 25m2 stops Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Kuwait City

21:30 - 13:35CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-STN London Stansted

20h 35m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen

£540Multiple Airlines

Fri, 2 Oct - Wed, 14 Oct

22:05 - 09:40LHR London Heathrow-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

31h 05m1 stop Manama Bahrain Intl

17:20 - 06:55CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-LHR London Heathrow

18h 05m1 stop Manama Bahrain Intl

£540Gulf Air

Fri, 2 Oct - Fri, 9 Oct

10:00 - 09:40LHR London Heathrow-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

19h 10m2 stops Manama Bahrain Intl Male

17:20 - 06:55CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-LHR London Heathrow

18h 05m2 stops Male Manama Bahrain Intl

£540Gulf Air

Fri, 2 Oct - Tue, 6 Oct

19:35 - 02:20LGW London Gatwick-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

26h 15m1 stop Sharjah

05:20 - 07:45CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-LGW London Gatwick

31h 55m1 stop Sharjah

£542Air Arabia

Thu, 1 Oct - Sun, 8 Nov

19:35 - 02:20LGW London Gatwick-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

26h 15m1 stop Sharjah

03:10 - 18:35CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-LGW London Gatwick

19h 55m1 stop Sharjah

£542Air Arabia

Fri, 2 Oct - Wed, 14 Oct

20:00 - 20:35LHR London Heathrow-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

20h 05m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

21:50 - 12:45CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-LHR London Heathrow

19h 25m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

£585Etihad Airways

Fri, 2 Oct - Tue, 13 Oct

21:40 - 20:35LHR London Heathrow-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

18h 25m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

04:10 - 12:45CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-LHR London Heathrow

13h 05m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

£596Etihad Airways

Tue, 29 Sep - Wed, 21 Oct

11:35 - 21:10LGW London Gatwick-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

29h 05m3 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Hengyang Kunming Changshui

20:30 - 19:10CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-LGW London Gatwick

27h 10m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

£604China Eastern

Mon, 28 Sep - Mon, 5 Oct

11:35 - 21:10LGW London Gatwick-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

29h 05m3 stops Shanghai Pu Dong Hengyang Kunming Changshui

20:30 - 06:40CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-LGW London Gatwick

38h 40m1 stop Shanghai Pu Dong

£604China Eastern

Wed, 30 Sep - Mon, 5 Oct

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16:40 - 08:35LGW London Gatwick-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

10h 25mdirect

11:00 - 17:00CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-LGW London Gatwick

11h 30mdirect

£571British Airways

Wed, 28 Oct - Sat, 14 Nov

16:40 - 08:35LGW London Gatwick-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

10h 25mdirect

11:00 - 17:00CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-LGW London Gatwick

11h 30mdirect

£573British Airways

Fri, 30 Oct - Thu, 19 Nov

16:40 - 08:35LGW London Gatwick-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

10h 25mdirect

11:00 - 17:00CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-LGW London Gatwick

11h 30mdirect

£574British Airways

Fri, 30 Oct - Tue, 17 Nov

16:40 - 08:35LGW London Gatwick-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

10h 25mdirect

11:00 - 17:00CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-LGW London Gatwick

11h 30mdirect

£574British Airways

Wed, 28 Oct - Thu, 26 Nov

16:40 - 08:35LGW London Gatwick-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

10h 25mdirect

11:00 - 17:00CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-LGW London Gatwick

11h 30mdirect

£574British Airways

Wed, 28 Oct - Thu, 19 Nov

17:30 - 09:00LGW London Gatwick-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

10h 00mdirect

10:35 - 17:00CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-LGW London Gatwick

11h 55mdirect

£576British Airways

Wed, 18 Nov - Tue, 1 Dec

17:30 - 09:00LGW London Gatwick-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

10h 00mdirect

11:00 - 17:00CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-LGW London Gatwick

11h 30mdirect

£577British Airways

Wed, 28 Oct - Sat, 14 Nov

17:30 - 09:00LGW London Gatwick-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

10h 00mdirect

11:00 - 17:00CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-LGW London Gatwick

11h 30mdirect

£579British Airways

Wed, 28 Oct - Thu, 19 Nov

20:40 - 12:35LHR London Heathrow-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

10h 25mdirect

12:55 - 19:10CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-LHR London Heathrow

11h 45mdirect

£642SriLankan Airlines

Mon, 2 Nov - Sat, 7 Nov

20:40 - 12:35LHR London Heathrow-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

10h 25mdirect

12:55 - 19:10CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-LHR London Heathrow

11h 45mdirect

£642SriLankan Airlines

Mon, 2 Nov - Sun, 8 Nov

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BirminghamColombo

BHX Birmingham - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

BHXCMB

Birmingham

Mon 16/11

12:40-14:50

3 stops20h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 15/12

14:35-11:55

3 stops26h 50m

£528

BirminghamColombo

BHX Birmingham - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

BHXCMB

Birmingham

Sun 8/11

06:05-13:45

2 stops26h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 23/11

14:35-20:00

3 stops34h 55m

£531

Fastest return journey

BirminghamColombo

BHX Birmingham - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

BHXCMB

Birmingham

Sat 10/10

21:45-16:50

1 stop14h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 15/12

02:40-11:40

1 stop14h 30m

£538

BirminghamColombo

BHX Birmingham - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

BHXCMB

Birmingham

Sat 10/10

21:45-16:50

1 stop14h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 20/12

02:40-11:40

1 stop14h 30m

£538

LondonColombo

LHR London Heathrow - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

LHRCMB

London Heathrow

Fri 9/10

10:00-09:40

2 stops19h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 21/10

17:20-15:20

2 stops26h 30m

£538

LondonColombo

LGW London Gatwick - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

LGWCMB

London Gatwick

Mon 18/1

08:45-13:45

1 stop23h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 1/2

02:40-15:35

1 stop18h 25m

£538

LondonColombo

LGW London Gatwick - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

LGWCMB

London Gatwick

Tue 12/1

08:45-04:30

1 stop14h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 8/3

02:40-15:35

1 stop18h 25m

£538

LondonColombo

LHR London Heathrow - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

LHRCMB

London Heathrow

Tue 2/2

21:40-09:45

2 stops30h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 28/2

17:00-06:35

2 stops19h 05m

£539

LondonColombo

LHR London Heathrow - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

LHRCMB

London Heathrow

Mon 26/10

08:45-10:55

1 stop20h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 10/11

05:10-20:30

1 stop20h 50m

£541

LondonColombo

LHR London Heathrow - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

LHRCMB

London Heathrow

Mon 8/3

08:45-10:55

1 stop20h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 22/3

16:05-11:05

1 stop24h 30m

£543

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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 SriLankan Airlines, IndiGo, and Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, with prices starting at £98, £123, and £131 respectively.

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Summary info about Sri Lanka flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	£219
Best Round-Trip Price	£528
Fastest flight time	17h 40m

The best one-way flight price to Sri Lanka from United Kingdom in the last 5 days is £219 (Birmingham to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl).

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The best return flight price to Sri Lanka from United Kingdom in the last 5 days is £528 (Birmingham to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl).

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The fastest flight to Sri Lanka from United Kingdom takes 17h 40m (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 16 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, 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.

How much are flights to Sri Lanka?

On average, a flight to Sri Lanka will cost £1,751 per ticket. We’ve had users find flights to Sri Lanka for as low as £387, however. If you’re unable to find a plane ticket for £387, but manage to find one for £1,647 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 Sunday, which is the cheapest day of the week. You will also find that flying out on a Monday 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 September 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.