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 20m on average. If you fly from Manchester (another popular airport in United Kingdom) to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl, then the average flight time is 12h 40m.

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.

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Flights to Colombo

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Multiple Airlines

11 Feb

EDI

31h 25m

3 stops

CMB

3 Mar

CMB

26h 00m

3 stops

EDI

£533

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Multiple Airlines

12 Feb

EDI

31h 10m

3 stops

CMB

3 Mar

CMB

26h 00m

3 stops

EDI

£545

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Multiple Airlines

15 Jan

STN

28h 50m

2 stops

CMB

11 Feb

CMB

23h 00m

2 stops

STN

£548

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Etihad Airways

25 Jan

LHR

29h 50m

1 stop

CMB

29 Jan

CMB

16h 00m

1 stop

LHR

£548

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26 Mar

LTN

31h 20m

3 stops

CMB

5 Apr

CMB

22h 00m

2 stops

LTN

£548

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Gulf Air

18 Jan

LGW

17h 40m

2 stops

CMB

24 Jan

CMB

18h 55m

2 stops

LGW

£548

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25 Mar

STN

28h 50m

2 stops

CMB

14 Apr

CMB

21h 55m

3 stops

STN

£548

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Multiple Airlines

21 Nov

LHR

31h 25m

1 stop

CMB

23 Nov

CMB

26h 35m

1 stop

LHR

£548

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1 Dec

LTN

32h 25m

2 stops

CMB

14 Dec

CMB

38h 00m

2 stops

LTN

£548

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1 Jan

LGW

27h 40m

2 stops

CMB

22 Jan

CMB

29h 00m

2 stops

LGW

£548

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24 Nov

STN

34h 40m

3 stops

CMB

1 Dec

CMB

34h 50m

3 stops

STN

£549

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Etihad Airways

24 Jan

LHR

31h 25m

1 stop

CMB

2 Feb

CMB

27h 30m

1 stop

LHR

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07:25 - 20:20EDI-CMB

31h 25m3 stops

21:55 - 18:25CMB-EDI

26h 00m3 stops

£533Multiple Airlines

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Wed, 11 Feb - Tue, 3 Mar

12:05 - 00:45EDI-CMB

31h 10m3 stops

21:55 - 18:25CMB-EDI

26h 00m3 stops

£545Multiple Airlines

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Thu, 12 Feb - Tue, 3 Mar

20:55 - 08:15LHR-CMB

29h 50m1 stop

04:00 - 14:30CMB-LHR

16h 00m1 stop

£548Etihad Airways

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Sun, 25 Jan - Thu, 29 Jan

13:55 - 02:50LHR-CMB

31h 25m1 stop

16:30 - 14:30CMB-LHR

27h 30m1 stop

£549Etihad Airways

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Sat, 24 Jan - Mon, 2 Feb

13:30 - 15:00LHR-CMB

20h 00m1 stop

17:05 - 11:30CMB-LHR

22h 55m1 stop

£550Air India

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Sun, 8 Mar - Tue, 31 Mar

22:00 - 16:05LHR-CMB

36h 35m1 stop

08:20 - 19:20CMB-LHR

16h 30m1 stop

£551Air India

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Fri, 13 Mar - Mon, 23 Mar

08:40 - 02:45LGW-CMB

12h 35m1 stop

11:15 - 05:55CMB-LGW

24h 10m1 stop

£554Qatar Airways

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Tue, 25 Nov - Tue, 9 Dec

09:00 - 03:05LGW-CMB

13h 35m1 stop

20:20 - 06:40CMB-LGW

14h 50m1 stop

£556Qatar Airways

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Mon, 4 May - Thu, 14 May

13:10 - 08:20NCL-CMB

13h 40m1 stop

02:40 - 11:20CMB-NCL

14h 10m1 stop

£784Emirates

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Wed, 21 Jan - Tue, 3 Feb

13:10 - 21:55NCL-CMB

27h 15m1 stop

09:55 - 11:20CMB-NCL

30h 55m1 stop

£813Emirates

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EdinburghColombo

EDI - CMB

EDICMB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 11/2

07:25-20:20

3 stops31h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 3/3

21:55-18:25

3 stops26h 00m

£533

EdinburghColombo

EDI - CMB

EDICMB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 12/2

12:05-00:45

3 stops31h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 3/3

21:55-18:25

3 stops26h 00m

£545

LondonColombo

LHR - CMB

LHRCMB

London Heathrow

Sun 25/1

20:55-08:15

1 stop29h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 29/1

04:00-14:30

1 stop16h 00m

£548

LondonColombo

LHR - CMB

LHRCMB

London Heathrow

Sat 24/1

13:55-02:50

1 stop31h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 2/2

16:30-14:30

1 stop27h 30m

£549

LondonColombo

LHR - CMB

LHRCMB

London Heathrow

Sun 8/3

13:30-15:00

1 stop20h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 31/3

17:05-11:30

1 stop22h 55m

£550

LondonColombo

LHR - CMB

LHRCMB

London Heathrow

Fri 13/3

22:00-16:05

1 stop36h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 23/3

08:20-19:20

1 stop16h 30m

£551

LondonColombo

LGW - CMB

LGWCMB

London Gatwick

Tue 25/11

08:40-02:45

1 stop12h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 9/12

11:15-05:55

1 stop24h 10m

£554

LondonColombo

LGW - CMB

LGWCMB

London Gatwick

Mon 4/5

09:00-03:05

1 stop13h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 14/5

20:20-06:40

1 stop14h 50m

£556

Newcastle upon TyneColombo

NCL - CMB

NCLCMB

Newcastle upon Tyne

Wed 21/1

13:10-08:20

1 stop13h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 3/2

02:40-11:20

1 stop14h 10m

£784

Newcastle upon TyneColombo

NCL - CMB

NCLCMB

Newcastle upon Tyne

Thu 20/11

13:10-21:55

1 stop27h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 19/12

09:55-11:20

1 stop30h 55m

£813

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Sri Lanka flights insights and trends

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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, Air India, and IndiGo, with prices starting at £76, £89, and £105 respectively.

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Summary info about Sri Lanka flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	£181
Best Round-Trip Price	£533
Fastest flight time	19h 40m

The best one-way flight price to Sri Lanka from United Kingdom in the last 72 hours is £181 (Birmingham to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl).

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The best round-trip flight price to Sri Lanka from United Kingdom in the last 72 hours is £533 (Edinburgh Turnhouse to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl).

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The fastest flight to Sri Lanka from United Kingdom takes 19h 40m (Manchester to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl).

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Frequently asked questions about flying to Sri Lanka

What popular landmarks are in 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, Galle Face Green, or Negombo Beach.

Which airlines fly to Sri Lanka?

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 35% 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 £1,700 per ticket. We’ve had users find flights to Sri Lanka for as low as £366, however. If you’re unable to find a plane ticket for £366, but manage to find one for £1,400 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 November 2025, there are 36 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?

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