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$336+ Cheap flights to Sri Lanka

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 7/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— CMB
8 feb — 15 feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Sri Lanka in 2026

Find the latest flights to Sri Lanka in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 9 gennaio 2026.

Return from

$903

One-way from

$336

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,454

Good round-trip deal

$1,323 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,036 or less
30/1-7/2
  • 30/1-7/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 42h 40m total
  • Sydney to Colombo
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7/2
  • 7/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 28h 10m total
  • Sydney to Sri Lanka
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price ($308 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($59 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in January 2026
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Sri Lanka.
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ven 30/113:35SYD - CMB
2 stops25h 20mMultiple Airlines
sab 7/210:25CMB - SYD
1 stop17h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$903
sab 31/113:35SYD - CMB
1 stop13h 05mMultiple Airlines
mer 4/222:50CMB - SYD
2 stops50h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/1$904
mer 4/213:35SYD - CMB
1 stop26h 55mMultiple Airlines
mar 10/203:30CMB - SYD
2 stops21h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$906
dom 1/220:05SYD - CMB
2 stops31h 15mMultiple Airlines
sab 21/203:30CMB - SYD
2 stops21h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$910
mar 17/221:50SYD - CMB
1 stop29h 30mMultiple Airlines
ven 27/210:25CMB - SYD
1 stop17h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$912
sab 7/213:35SYD - CMB
2 stops25h 20mMultiple Airlines
ven 13/310:25CMB - SYD
3 stops20h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$913

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

mar 17/2

20:05-11:00

1 stop20h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

gio 26/2

03:30-06:50

2 stops21h 50m

$946

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

dom 1/2

13:35-21:50

3 stops37h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

gio 12/2

03:30-06:15

2 stops21h 15m

$955

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

ven 6/2

20:05-11:00

1 stop20h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

gio 12/2

03:30-06:15

2 stops21h 15m

$967

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

lun 16/2

21:50-09:25

1 stop17h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

mer 25/2

22:50-09:15

1 stop28h 55m

$977

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

sab 21/2

13:35-21:10

1 stop13h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

sab 21/2

03:30-06:50

2 stops21h 50m

$997

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

ven 20/3

10:45-21:50

1 stop16h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

ven 3/4

10:40-09:20

1 stop17h 10m

$1,000

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

dom 12/4

20:50-09:40

1 stop17h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

sab 18/4

22:55-19:35

1 stop16h 10m

$1,048

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

dom 8/2

10:45-21:50

1 stop16h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

sab 28/2

22:50-20:35

1 stop16h 15m

$1,073

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

dom 8/2

20:05-11:00

1 stop20h 25m

$407

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Deals found on 7/1

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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 16 hours 52 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.

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
SriLankan Airlines
From $888
Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From $722
Malaysia Airlines
Malaysia Airlines
From $660
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From $690

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Sri Lanka?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Sri Lanka are AirAsia X, Virgin Australia and Malaysia Airlines.

Rainfall in Sri Lanka by month

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

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

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sri Lanka. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Sri Lanka. Reviews last updated 9 gennaio 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown Singapore Airlines, Thai Airways, andQantas Airways to Sri Lanka to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,429 reviews
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Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,429 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,429 reviews
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Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.
Thai Airways
7.8
Good
376 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,429 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
968 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,429 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
289 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,429 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.
SriLankan Airlines
6.8
Okay
78 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,429 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.

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 $121.

  • How much is a return flight to Sri Lanka?

    A return flight to Sri Lanka will typically cost around $482, however they can be found for as little as $121.

  • 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 25 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. As Tours is the closest property to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (0.0 km away from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl).

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