Q: What is the cheapest month to fly to Sri Lanka?

May 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.

Question 1

What is the cheapest month to fly to Sri Lanka?

Accepted Answer

May 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.

Question 2

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

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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.

Question 3

What is the best airline to fly to Sri Lanka?

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Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, AirAsia is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Sri Lanka.

Question 4

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

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Colombo Bandaranaike Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Sri Lanka. One-way flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl typically cost $120, while return flights cost around $242.

Question 5

How much is a return flight to Sri Lanka?

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A return flight to Sri Lanka will typically cost around $158, however they can be found for as little as $157.

Question 6

Where does the fastest flight to Sri Lanka depart from?

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For those looking to save time traveling to Sri Lanka, Melbourne offers the quickest one-way flight (10 hours 25 minutes).

Question 7

Does Colombo Bandaranaike Intl have car hire?

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Yes. Those touching down at Colombo Bandaranaike Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Question 8

Are there hotels close to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl?

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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).

Question 9

When is the cheapest time to fly to Sri Lanka?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 10

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

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The most popular airlines flying from Sydney to Sri Lanka are SriLankan Airlines, Singapore Airlines and Malaysia Airlines.

Question 11

How long is the flight to Sri Lanka?

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On average, a flight from Sydney to Sri Lanka takes 19 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.

Question 12

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Sri Lanka?

Accepted Answer

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

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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.

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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).

Return from	$887
One-way from	$384
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$1,232
Good round-trip deal	$1,025 or less
Good one-way deal	$603 or less

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