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$441+ Cheap flights to Sri Lanka

— CMB
12 Oct — 19 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Sri Lanka in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Sri Lanka

Wed 11/1121:30 -
1 stop27h 00m
Wed 18/1120:20 -
1 stop35h 45m
Deal found 7/9$894
Sat 10/1006:00 -
1 stop17h 20m
Sun 18/1022:55 -
1 stop16h 10m
Deal found 7/9$895
Sun 18/1012:00 -
1 stop36h 30m
Sun 8/1122:35 -
2 stops57h 30m
Deal found 7/9$897
Mon 9/1121:30 -
1 stop27h 00m
Mon 23/1122:35 -
2 stops29h 00m
Deal found 8/9$898
Wed 14/1021:30 -
1 stop27h 00m
Sat 31/1020:20 -
1 stop35h 45m
Deal found 8/9$900
Fri 2/1008:35 -
1 stop16h 40m
Tue 20/1022:55 -
1 stop16h 10m
Deal found 7/9$901

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Return from

$894

One-way from

$441

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,258

Good round-trip deal

$1,169 or less

Good one-way deal

$672 or less
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 11/11-18/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 62h 45m total
  • Sydney to Colombo
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23/2-31/12
  • 23/2-31/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 34h 55m total
  • Sydney to Sri Lanka
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($63 potential savings vs. average return price).
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SydneyColombo

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 25/10

21:30-21:35

3 stops29h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:30

Nonstop0h 00m

$450

SydneyTrincomalee

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - TRR Trincomalee China Bay

SYDTRR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 30/9

17:55-11:15

2 stops45h 50m

Trincomalee China Bay

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:30

Nonstop0h 00m

$819

SydneyColombo

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 8/10

07:00-17:50

1 stop16h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 15/10

19:50-17:40

1 stop16h 20m

$1,063

SydneyColombo

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 7/10

22:10-22:55

1 stop30h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 16/10

00:05-07:25

1 stop25h 50m

$1,077

SydneyColombo

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 23/10

13:45-22:55

1 stop14h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 30/10

11:20-07:55

1 stop15h 05m

$1,081

SydneyColombo

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 4/10

10:15-22:55

1 stop18h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 17/10

00:05-06:55

1 stop25h 20m

$1,160

SydneyColombo

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 25/10

08:40-23:25

1 stop20h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 27/10

00:45-09:35

1 stop27h 20m

$1,219

SydneyColombo

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 11/11

06:05-23:25

2 stops22h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 26/11

00:45-09:25

2 stops27h 10m

$1,374

SydneyColombo

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 25/1

15:50-09:45

1 stop23h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 13/2

11:15-18:20

1 stop25h 35m

$1,427

SydneyColombo

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 25/10

16:30-11:00

1 stop24h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 28/10

12:10-09:30

2 stops15h 50m

$1,456

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Best time to book a flight to Sri Lanka

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Cheapflights Insights

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 $826
Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From $735
Malaysia Airlines
Malaysia Airlines
From $634
Jetstar
Jetstar
From $355

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Sri Lanka?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Sri Lanka are VietJet Air, Jetstar and Etihad Airways.

Rainfall in Sri Lanka 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

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).

When is the best time to book a flight to Sri Lanka?

Booking 82 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Sri Lanka. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Reviews of airlines servicing Sri Lanka

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
8.2
Very Good
1,600 reviews
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Entertainment

8.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matt,June 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,600 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,600 reviews
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Entertainment

8.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matt,June 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello
Thai Airways
7.9
Good
418 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,600 reviews
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Entertainment

8.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matt,June 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,093 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,600 reviews
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Entertainment

8.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matt,June 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello
Malaysia Airlines
7.3
Good
318 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,600 reviews
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Entertainment

8.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matt,June 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello
SriLankan Airlines
6.8
Okay
87 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,600 reviews
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Entertainment

8.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Matt,June 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello

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 $168, while return flights cost around $308.

  • How much is a return flight to Sri Lanka?

    A return flight to Sri Lanka will typically cost around $351, however they can be found for as little as $308.

  • 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 20 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. Bleu Pearl in Katunayake Srilanka is the closest property to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (0.0 km away from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl).

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