What is the cheapest month to fly to Sri Lanka?

October is currently the cheapest month to fly to Sri Lanka . At this moment in time December is the most expensive month. These prices are determined by multiple factors and booking in advance can help keep costs down if your schedule is not as flexible.

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 $138, while return flights cost around $179.

How much is a return flight to Sri Lanka?

A return flight to Sri Lanka will typically cost around $280, however they can be found for as little as $114.

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 45 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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Flights to Sri Lanka in 2025

Return from	$910
One-way from	$389
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$1,368
Good round-trip deal	$992 or less
Good one-way deal	$538 or less

19/5-7/6
2 total stops
31h 05m total
Sydney to Colombo

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30h 30m total
Sydney to Sri Lanka

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($102 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Mon 19/512:50SYD - CMB

1 stop14h 25mMultiple Airlines

Sat 7/610:40CMB - SYD

1 stop16h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/4$910

Sat 3/516:10SYD - CMB

Nonstop11h 15mSriLankan Airlines

Sat 31/500:20CMB - SYD

Nonstop10h 05mSriLankan Airlines

Deal found 29/4$915

Fri 22/807:55SYD - CMB

1 stop20h 10mSingapore Airlines

Sat 13/900:50CMB - SYD

1 stop24h 35mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 29/4$940

Tue 11/1110:25SYD - CMB

1 stop18h 40mMalaysia Airlines

Tue 25/1100:40CMB - SYD

1 stop14h 25mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 29/4$987

Tue 6/510:10SYD - CMB

1 stop18h 10mCathay Pacific

Tue 20/501:10CMB - SYD

1 stop24h 30mCathay Pacific

Deal found 29/4$1,077

Thu 1/511:00SYD - CMB

1 stop36h 30mChina Eastern

Wed 7/520:30CMB - SYD

1 stop35h 35mChina Eastern

Deal found 29/4$1,102

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Mon 19/512:50SYD - CMB

1 stop14h 25mMultiple Airlines

Sat 7/610:40CMB - SYD

1 stop16h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/4$910

Sat 3/516:10SYD - CMB

Nonstop11h 15mSriLankan Airlines

Sat 31/500:20CMB - SYD

Nonstop10h 05mSriLankan Airlines

Deal found 29/4$915

Tue 20/522:10SYD - CMB

1 stop29h 15mMalaysia Airlines

Mon 9/600:05CMB - SYD

1 stop15h 00mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 30/4$1,010

Wed 11/618:05SYD - CMB

1 stop34h 00mSingapore Airlines

Tue 24/600:50CMB - SYD

1 stop24h 35mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 28/4$1,070

Tue 6/510:10SYD - CMB

1 stop18h 10mCathay Pacific

Tue 20/501:10CMB - SYD

1 stop24h 30mCathay Pacific

Deal found 29/4$1,077

Sat 17/511:20SYD - CMB

3 stops38h 20mChina Eastern

Sun 8/622:10CMB - SYD

3 stops30h 20mChina Eastern

Deal found 30/4$1,115

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Thu 1/511:00SYD - CMB

1 stop36h 30mChina Eastern

Wed 7/520:30CMB - SYD

1 stop35h 35mChina Eastern

Deal found 29/4$1,102

Thu 1/510:00SYD - CMB

1 stop18h 25mThai Airways

Tue 6/500:55CMB - SYD

1 stop15h 05mThai Airways

Deal found 29/4$1,238

Sat 3/516:10SYD - CMB

Nonstop11h 15mSriLankan Airlines

Sat 31/500:20CMB - SYD

Nonstop10h 05mSriLankan Airlines

Deal found 29/4$915

Tue 6/510:10SYD - CMB

1 stop18h 10mCathay Pacific

Tue 20/501:10CMB - SYD

1 stop24h 30mCathay Pacific

Deal found 29/4$1,077

Mon 19/512:50SYD - CMB

1 stop14h 25mMultiple Airlines

Sat 7/610:40CMB - SYD

1 stop16h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/4$910

Tue 20/522:10SYD - CMB

1 stop29h 15mMalaysia Airlines

Mon 9/600:05CMB - SYD

1 stop15h 00mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 30/4$1,010

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SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 19/5

12:50-22:45

1 stop14h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 7/6

10:40-07:50

1 stop16h 40m

$910

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 22/8

07:55-23:35

1 stop20h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 13/9

00:50-05:55

1 stop24h 35m

$940

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 2/8

16:10-22:55

Nonstop11h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 15/8

00:20-14:55

Nonstop10h 05m

$981

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 20/5

22:10-22:55

1 stop29h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 9/6

00:05-19:35

1 stop15h 00m

$1,004

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 20/5

07:40-23:50

1 stop20h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 2/6

00:50-06:10

1 stop24h 50m

$1,077

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 1/7

11:00-19:00

1 stop36h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 31/8

20:30-09:00

1 stop32h 00m

$1,098

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 20/5

20:45-22:45

1 stop30h 30m

$389

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 10/8

09:15-09:40

1 stop28h 55m

$400

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 20/5

16:10-22:55

Nonstop11h 15m

$587

SydneyColombo

SYD - CMB

SYDCMB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 15/7

22:10-22:55

1 stop29h 15m

$598

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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 17 hours 2 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?

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

From $596

Singapore Airlines

From $531

Malaysia Airlines

From $583

Qantas Airways

From $684

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Sri Lanka?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Sri Lanka are Singapore Airlines, Air India and Cathay Pacific.

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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Sri Lanka

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Singapore Airlines, Emirates and Thai Airways to Sri Lanka. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,292 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SIN - JNB

Cabin crew in business class was just so amazing, friendly, caring and professional

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,292 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,292 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SIN - JNB

Cabin crew in business class was just so amazing, friendly, caring and professional

Emirates

8.0

Very Good

3,215 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,292 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SIN - JNB

Cabin crew in business class was just so amazing, friendly, caring and professional

Thai Airways

7.7

Good

325 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,292 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SIN - JNB

Cabin crew in business class was just so amazing, friendly, caring and professional

Cathay Pacific

7.5

Good

852 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,292 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SIN - JNB

Cabin crew in business class was just so amazing, friendly, caring and professional

Malaysia Airlines

7.3

Good

254 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,292 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SIN - JNB

Cabin crew in business class was just so amazing, friendly, caring and professional

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 $138, while return flights cost around $179.
How much is a return flight to Sri Lanka?
A return flight to Sri Lanka will typically cost around $280, however they can be found for as little as $114.
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 45 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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How long is the flight to Sri Lanka?

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.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Sri Lanka?

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Sri Lanka?

Rainfall in Sri Lanka by month

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

Temperature in Sri Lanka by month

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Sri Lanka

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Singapore Airlines, Emirates and Thai Airways to Sri Lanka. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

FAQs about flying to Sri Lanka

Can I find cheaper flights to Sri Lanka if I am willing to have stopovers?

What is the best airline to fly to Sri Lanka?

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Sri Lanka?

How much is a return flight to Sri Lanka?

Where does the fastest flight to Sri Lanka depart from?

Does Colombo Bandaranaike Intl have car hire?

Are there hotels close to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl?

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