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Apr 2 — Apr 91
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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 332,144 searches and data was last updated on March 28, 2024.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

₱27,001

Round-trip from

₱19,576

One-way from

₱7,763
High demand for flights, 3% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in March 2024
From Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl to Colombo
One-way flight from Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl (MNL) 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 round-trip flight costs ₱0. Price data was last updated on March 24, 2024.

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Sri Lanka (average of ₱370). Flying to Sri Lanka in April will prove the most costly (average of ₱481). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

₱23,457

February

₱26,776

March

₱22,220

April

₱27,057

May

₱24,076

June

₱23,345

July

₱23,401

August

₱20,813

September

₱21,938

October

₱21,601

November

₱21,826

December

₱26,045

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. Travelers 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 round-trip flight to Sri Lanka. Price data was last updated on January 28, 2024.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Sri Lanka, you should look to book at least 68 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
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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 March 28, 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown AirAsia, Emirates and Malaysia Airlines to Sri Lanka. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very good
4,156 reviews

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Good although thete was 2 hours delay in the flight but still is good 😊

8.1
Very good
4,156 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,156 reviews

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Good although thete was 2 hours delay in the flight but still is good 😊

7.9
Good
1,192 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,156 reviews

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Good although thete was 2 hours delay in the flight but still is good 😊

7.5
Good
421 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,156 reviews

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Good although thete was 2 hours delay in the flight but still is good 😊

7.3
Good
684 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,156 reviews

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Good although thete was 2 hours delay in the flight but still is good 😊

7.0
Good
587 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,156 reviews

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Good although thete was 2 hours delay in the flight but still is good 😊

Sri Lanka is often called the Pearl of the Indian Ocean, but given its hot and humid climate, this verdant island could be more accurately called the Emerald of the Indian Ocean.

Its beaches – Trincomalee, Bentota and Unawatuna – are palm-fringed and soft-sanded, but this little isle also has a rich colonial history (Galle port was used by Persians, Arabs, Greeks, Romans, Malays and Indians before the Portuguese, Dutch and, later, English arrived) and an inspiring cultural heritage (the cultural triangle extends from Anuradhapura to Polonnaruwa to Dambulla).

Flights to Sri Lanka will deliver you to graceful people, a beautiful island and a rich holiday experience.

Sri Lanka climate

Sri Lanka has a tropical climate. Luckily, the ocean winds moderate the high humidity. Temperatures rarely fall below 16 degrees in the winter and summer temperatures average 32 degrees. Monsoon season lasts from mid-October through January and leaves the island soaked.

Getting around Sri Lanka

ExpoAir flies from Colombo to Jaffna and there are other private charter airlines and helicopter services.

If you have lots of time, train travel can be a fascinating way of getting around the island. On some of the longer journeys, old-style sleeper trains are available.

Bus services on the island are run by the Central Transport Board (CTB) and private companies.

Three-wheel vehicles, known variously as tuk-tuks, bajajs or auto-rickshaws are a neat way of taking short trips.

Independent travellers can rent motor-bikes and cars. Hiring a car and driver is another popular option; drivers will have local knowledge.

What is good to know if travelling to Sri Lanka?

  • Nuwara Eliya is the tea capital, the main hill resort. It is located about 2,000 metres above sea level. It is a place of English-style bungalows and afternoon tea. Sri Lankans flock to Nuwara Eliya during March and May, to escape the heat of the town.
  • The Pinnewela Elephant Orphanage, about 85km (50 miles) from Colombo, is home to about 75 elephants that were either lost or abandoned by their mothers. The sanctuary was established by the Sri Lankan Government in 1975 and is a popular attraction.
  • See the pole fishermen around Weligama in the south of the island. The fishermen climb up a pole between 20 and 50 metres (65-100 ft) out to sea, holding on with feet and one arm, while casting a line with the other arm.
  • The Green, Olive Ridley, Leatherback, Loggerhead and Hawkesbill marine turtles are all endangered and the government takes conservation efforts very seriously, for example paying local fishermen to protect natural turtle-nesting sites.Kosgoda and Rekawa are among the best known sites.
  • Horton Plains National Park, 3,160 hectares, is in the highlands. Kirigalpotta and Thotupola, Sri Lanka’s second and third-highest mountains, are in the park. Leopard, sambhur and wild boar roam freely.
  • Kandy, in central Sri Lanka, was the last capital of the ancient kings of Ceylon. It is a sacred city, home to The Temple of the Tooth Relic. In July/August, Esala Perahera takes place. This is when one of the inner caskets used for covering the tooth relic is taken through the city accompanied by dancers, drummers, flag bearers and brightly decorated elephants.
  • Ratnapura is the centre of Sri Lanka’s gemming industry. Jewels unearthed include ruby, sapphire, topaz, amethyst, aquamarine, tourmaline, garnet and cat’s eye. Collections of gems are housed in the National Museum, Ratnapura.
  • When is the best time to fly to Sri Lanka?

    Peak season: The best time to search for cheap flights to Sri Lanka and visit is between the rainy seasons. On the south-west coast and in the hills, it is driest between November and April. The south-west coast has fantastic beaches around Hikkaduwa, Unawatuna and Mirissa. On the east coast, visit between May and September for the best conditions. Some of the must-visit beaches on this side of the island are Trincomalee, Nilaveli and Arugam Bay Off season: Monsoon season is between May and July, and December and January.

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