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$391+ 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 15/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— CMB
29 Nov — 6 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Sri Lanka in 2025

Find the latest flights to Sri Lanka in 2025, 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 30 October 2025.

Return from

$837

One-way from

$391

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,090

Good round-trip deal

$1,091 or less

Good one-way deal

$568 or less
6/11-18/11
  • 6/11-18/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 46h 25m total
  • Sydney to Colombo
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15/11
  • 15/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 28h 10m total
  • Sydney to Sri Lanka
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($305 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($63 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in October 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Sri Lanka.
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Price to beat on a one-way flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Sri Lanka.
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Cheapest flights to Sri Lanka
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Thu 6/1114:20SYD - CMB
2 stops24h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 18/1117:15CMB - SYD
2 stops21h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/10$837
Fri 7/1111:35SYD - CMB
2 stops27h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 18/1107:30CMB - SYD
2 stops44h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/10$840
Sun 9/1120:05SYD - CMB
2 stops18h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 14/1103:00CMB - SYD
2 stops24h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/10$845
Fri 14/1110:45SYD - CMB
1 stop28h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/1209:10CMB - SYD
2 stops29h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/10$846
Sat 1/1110:45SYD - CMB
1 stop28h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 14/1112:30CMB - SYD
2 stops24h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/10$851
Fri 7/1111:35SYD - CMB
2 stops27h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/1100:40CMB - SYD
2 stops27h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/10$857

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 7/11

10:45-21:50

1 stop16h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 18/11

10:25-20:35

1 stop28h 40m

$861

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 17/11

21:50-09:25

1 stop17h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 30/11

22:50-20:35

1 stop16h 15m

$870

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 2/11

20:05-21:50

2 stops31h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 16/11

10:25-18:50

2 stops26h 55m

$875

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 22/11

10:45-09:25

1 stop28h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 13/12

10:25-09:15

1 stop17h 20m

$902

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 19/1

16:10-10:45

1 stop24h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 3/2

00:45-17:55

1 stop35h 40m

$963

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 5/11

21:50-21:50

1 stop29h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 15/11

10:25-09:15

1 stop17h 20m

$984

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 25/1

19:10-23:30

1 stop33h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 6/2

00:45-17:55

1 stop35h 40m

$1,076

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 23/11

20:05-21:50

2 stops31h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 29/11

10:25-09:15

1 stop17h 20m

$1,104

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 1/12

21:50-09:25

1 stop17h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 14/12

10:25-09:15

1 stop17h 20m

$1,111

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 21/11

10:45-21:50

1 stop16h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 29/11

10:25-09:15

1 stop17h 20m

$1,243

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Best time to book a flight to Sri Lanka

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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 19 hours 42 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.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Sri Lanka?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Sydney to Sri Lanka. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Sri Lanka should consider flying on Monday afternoons, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Monday mornings, when prices are usually at their highest.

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 $898
Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From $727
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From $701
Malaysia Airlines
Malaysia Airlines
From $675

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Sri Lanka?

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

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 30 October 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown Singapore Airlines, Qantas Airways, andMalaysia Airlines 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
1,388 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

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
1,388 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,388 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

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
925 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,388 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

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
278 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,388 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

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.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
174 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,388 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

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
6.9
Okay
76 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,388 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

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 $114, while return flights cost around $210.

  • How much is a return flight to Sri Lanka?

    A return flight to Sri Lanka will typically cost around $783, however they can be found for as little as $210.

  • 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. Green Star Residence is the closest property to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (0.0 km away from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl).

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