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WAS — CMB
24 Mar — 31 Mar1
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Flights to Sri Lanka in 2024

Find the latest flights to Sri Lanka in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 651,626 searches and data was last updated on 19 March 2024.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,370

Return from

$858

One-way from

$414
High demand for flights, 23% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 5% potential price drop
Average for return flights in March 2024
From Sydney Kingsford Smith to Colombo
One-way flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) to Sri Lanka

Average price of flights to Sri Lanka by month

Plan your trip to Sri Lanka by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to Sri Lanka is currently $0 while a return flight costs $0. Price data was last updated on 17 March 2024.

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Sri Lanka (average of $757). Flying to Sri Lanka in December will prove the most costly (average of $1,261). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

$1,297

February

$1,153

March

$1,160

April

$1,227

May

$1,161

June

$1,336

July

$1,217

August

$1,178

September

$1,251

October

$1,163

November

$1,216

December

$1,921

Peak season

With elephant-led parades, tea plantations, mangrove-lined lagoons, colourful markets and graceful, friendly people, it’s not hard to see why travellers book cheap flights to Sri Lanka. This tiny tropical island in the Indian Ocean has a rich colonial history, an inspiring cultural heritage, as well as being a beach-lover’s paradise. You won’t find the hordes here either, Sri Lanka is off the beaten track for many tourists attracting instead low budget travellers, backpackers, wildlife enthusiasts and surfers. Sri Lanka’s south coast is the most popular place to stay as it has plenty of resorts and guesthouses. The south-west coast is also known for its fantastic beaches around Hikkaduwa, Unawatuna, Bentota and Mirissa. There are 14 National Parks on the island home to leopards, elephants and many more animal species. Sri Lanka experiences two monsoons during the year, so many people choose to take cheap flights to Sri Lanka between the rainy seasons. For the south-west coast and the hills, visit between November and April. For the east coast visit between May and September. April through October is the peak season for surfers.

Off season:

The two monsoons are considered the off season in Sri Lanka, bringing heavy showers, high humidity, wind and rough seas. This is when you’ll find the cheapest flights to Sri Lanka.

Temperature and rainfall in Sri Lanka by month

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

CMB

Temperature

27 - 28 °C

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?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight to Sri Lanka. Price data was last updated on 28 January 2024.

If you’re after a tropical beach holiday plan your flights to Sri Lanka’s coastal regions as they remain pretty constant all year round from 27C to 32C. The fact that the monsoons affect different parts of the island at different times, means that good weather can always be found somewhere. The hill country is a lot more varied, ranging from 10C to 20C in summer. January is the coolest month, and May is the hottest month. Hikers planning to climb the striking natural landmark of Adam’s Peak, should book flights to Sri Lanka between December to the beginning of April (the mountain is clouded over between May and October).

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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 19 March 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Malaysia Airlines, China Eastern and Singapore Airlines 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.
8.3
Very Good
1,520 reviews

Overall

8.3

Food

7.8

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Had a great experience with Singapore Airlines, staff was outstanding and the food was great 👍🏼 😊

8.3
Very Good
1,520 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,520 reviews

Overall

8.3

Food

7.8

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Had a great experience with Singapore Airlines, staff was outstanding and the food was great 👍🏼 😊

8.1
Very Good
4,215 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,520 reviews

Overall

8.3

Food

7.8

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Had a great experience with Singapore Airlines, staff was outstanding and the food was great 👍🏼 😊

7.8
Good
1,262 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,520 reviews

Overall

8.3

Food

7.8

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Had a great experience with Singapore Airlines, staff was outstanding and the food was great 👍🏼 😊

7.5
Good
433 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,520 reviews

Overall

8.3

Food

7.8

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Had a great experience with Singapore Airlines, staff was outstanding and the food was great 👍🏼 😊

7.3
Good
143 reviews
8.3
Very Good
1,520 reviews

Overall

8.3

Food

7.8

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Had a great experience with Singapore Airlines, staff was outstanding and the food was great 👍🏼 😊

What is good to know if travelling to Sri Lanka?

  • How long is the flight to Sri Lanka?

    Flights from Sydney to Sri Lanka: 12 hours 55 minutes. Flights from Melbourne to Sri Lanka: 12 hours 10 minutes. Flights from Brisbane to Sri Lanka: 13 hours 05 minutes. Flights from Perth to Sri Lanka: 10 hours.

  • Which airlines operate flights to Sri Lanka?

    The quickest flights to Sri Lanka from Australia are using airlines such as AirAsia, SriLankan Airlines, Qantas, Emirates or Malaysia which stopover in Kuala Lumpur or Singapore. A slightly longer route is flying via Hong Kong with Cathay Pacific, or Bangkok with Thai Airways. Jetstar flies from Perth, Melbourne and Brisbane to Sri Lanka, via Singapore.

  • How to get from the airport to the city centre?

    Colombo International Airport (CMB) serves Sri Lanka’s capital and is situated 35km north of Colombo. There is a luxury bus that runs to the city centre every 15 minutes, and takes approx, 30 minutes. An airport taxi service is also available near the arrivals lobby.

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