Cheap flights to Sri Lanka
Colombo’s Bandaranaike International is the island’s gateway for beaches on the south and west coasts, the hill country and the cultural triangle.
- Currency
- Sri Lankan rupee (LKR)
- Languages
- Sinhala and Tamil; English is widely spoken
- Airports we fly to
- 1
- Typical connections
- Dubai, Doha, Abu Dhabi and Istanbul
Where in Sri Lanka?
Flight times from London
Distances and typical journey times from Heathrow to each airport we fly to in Sri Lanka. Non-stop times apply only where a direct service operates on your dates; most other journeys connect via Dubai, Doha, Abu Dhabi and Istanbul.
| City | Airport | Distance | Non-stop | With one stop |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colombo | Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) | 5,415 miles | around 11h 15m | 15 hours–17 hours |
When to go
- Colombo: December to March for the west and south coasts; the east coast is best from May to September.
Flying from outside London
We quote from London Heathrow, London Gatwick, London Stansted, Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds Bradford, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Newcastle, Bristol. Regional departures usually connect through a Gulf or European hub, which can be cheaper and quicker door to door than travelling to Heathrow.
Questions people ask
- Which airports in Sri Lanka can I fly to from the UK?
- We book flights to Colombo (CMB).
- How long is the flight to Sri Lanka?
- From Heathrow, Colombo is about 11h 15m non-stop. With one connection, allow a few hours more.
- Where do flights to Sri Lanka usually connect?
- Dubai, Doha, Abu Dhabi and Istanbul.
- What currency is used in Sri Lanka?
- Sri Lankan rupee (LKR). Languages: Sinhala and Tamil; English is widely spoken.
- How do I get today’s fare to Sri Lanka?
- Send us your route or call 020 3137 8781 — open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. A consultant checks live fares across the airlines and calls you back.