What is the cheapest month to fly to Sri Lanka?

At the present moment the cheapest month to fly to Sri Lanka is currently October ; with December being the most expensive. Prices will vary depending on multiple factors such as booking in advance, airline and departure airports and times.

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, China Eastern 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 $200, while return flights cost around $420.

How much is a return flight to Sri Lanka?

A return flight to Sri Lanka will typically cost around $249, however they can be found for as little as $247.

Where does the fastest flight to Sri Lanka depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to Sri Lanka, Auckland Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (16 hours 20 minutes).

Does Colombo Bandaranaike Intl have rental cars?

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 2024

Return from	$1,512
One-way from	$715
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	October
Average price	$1,994

26/11-2/12
2 total stops
33h 10m total
Auckland to Colombo

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10/2
1 total stop
23h 45m total
Auckland to Sri Lanka

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Explore the most affordable flight options available to Sri Lanka. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 21 November 2024.

Tue 26/1113:15AKL - CMB

1 stop16h 50mMultiple Airlines

Mon 2/1200:35CMB - AKL

1 stop16h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/11$1,512

Tue 26/1120:30AKL - CMB

2 stops32h 05mAir China

Tue 3/1222:25CMB - AKL

2 stops36h 40mAir China

Deal found 20/11$1,892

Sat 30/1120:55AKL - CMB

1 stop32h 55mSriLankan Airlines

Tue 24/1200:35CMB - AKL

1 stop16h 20mSriLankan Airlines

Deal found 20/11$2,001

Tue 26/1116:35AKL - CMB

3 stops33h 20mEmirates

Mon 2/1201:35CMB - AKL

2 stops30h 15mEmirates

Deal found 20/11$2,240

Sat 7/1222:00AKL - CMB

1 stop28h 30mChina Eastern

Fri 20/1220:20CMB - AKL

1 stop36h 45mChina Eastern

Deal found 20/11$2,266

Tue 26/1114:40AKL - CMB

1 stop36h 30mQatar Airways

Tue 3/1210:15CMB - AKL

1 stop34h 10mQatar Airways

Deal found 20/11$2,301

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Tue 26/1113:15AKL - CMB

1 stop16h 50mMultiple Airlines

Mon 2/1200:35CMB - AKL

1 stop16h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/11$1,512

Wed 15/122:45AKL - CMB

2 stops54h 10mChina Eastern

Wed 26/220:20CMB - AKL

1 stop36h 45mChina Eastern

Deal found 20/11$1,534

Wed 15/120:30AKL - CMB

2 stops56h 05mAir China

Wed 26/222:25CMB - AKL

2 stops36h 40mAir China

Deal found 20/11$1,544

Mon 10/211:10AKL - CMB

2 stops19h 50mSingapore Airlines

Sat 1/300:45CMB - AKL

1 stop30h 50mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 20/11$1,693

Wed 29/115:35AKL - CMB

1 stop38h 15mSriLankan Airlines

Mon 24/200:35CMB - AKL

1 stop16h 20mSriLankan Airlines

Deal found 20/11$1,719

Mon 10/214:55AKL - CMB

1 stop40h 05mCathay Pacific

Sat 1/300:45CMB - AKL

1 stop29h 10mCathay Pacific

Deal found 20/11$1,732

Mon 10/221:05AKL - CMB

1 stop42h 50mEmirates

Sun 2/322:05CMB - AKL

1 stop29h 40mEmirates

Deal found 20/11$2,135

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Mon 25/1101:40AKL - CMB

1 stop29h 25mMalaysia Airlines

Mon 2/1200:40CMB - AKL

1 stop15h 45mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 20/11$3,203

Tue 26/1113:15AKL - CMB

1 stop16h 50mMultiple Airlines

Mon 2/1200:35CMB - AKL

1 stop16h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/11$1,512

Tue 26/1120:30AKL - CMB

2 stops32h 05mAir China

Tue 3/1222:25CMB - AKL

2 stops36h 40mAir China

Deal found 20/11$1,892

Tue 26/1116:35AKL - CMB

2 stops36h 50mEmirates

Tue 3/1220:15CMB - AKL

3 stops35h 10mEmirates

Deal found 20/11$2,240

Tue 26/1114:40AKL - CMB

1 stop36h 30mQatar Airways

Tue 3/1210:15CMB - AKL

1 stop34h 10mQatar Airways

Deal found 20/11$2,301

Thu 28/1111:10AKL - CMB

2 stops35h 30mEtihad Airways

Wed 11/1204:20CMB - AKL

2 stops31h 10mEtihad Airways

Deal found 20/11$2,520

Fri 29/1101:10AKL - CMB

1 stop29h 50mSingapore Airlines

Sun 8/1200:45CMB - AKL

2 stops30h 55mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 20/11$3,176

Sat 30/1120:55AKL - CMB

1 stop32h 55mSriLankan Airlines

Tue 24/1200:35CMB - AKL

1 stop16h 20mSriLankan Airlines

Deal found 20/11$2,001

Sat 7/1222:00AKL - CMB

1 stop28h 30mChina Eastern

Fri 20/1220:20CMB - AKL

1 stop36h 45mChina Eastern

Deal found 20/11$2,266

Wed 11/1207:00AKL - CMB

2 stops21h 40mQantas Airways

Wed 8/107:30CMB - AKL

2 stops32h 00mQantas Airways

Deal found 20/11$3,356

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Departure

Return

Price

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Tue 21/1

22:00-18:00

2 stops27h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 22/3

20:20-16:35

1 stop36h 45m

$1,247

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Tue 11/3

13:15-22:35

1 stop16h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 26/3

00:35-00:25

1 stop16h 20m

$1,503

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Wed 15/1

20:30-21:05

2 stops56h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 26/2

22:25-18:35

2 stops36h 40m

$1,544

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Wed 30/4

13:00-22:55

1 stop16h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 23/5

00:05-22:50

1 stop16h 15m

$1,561

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Wed 30/4

09:00-23:35

2 stops21h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 23/5

00:50-14:15

2 stops30h 55m

$1,678

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Tue 4/3

10:10-23:30

1 stop20h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 17/3

00:45-13:25

1 stop29h 10m

$1,702

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Wed 29/1

15:35-22:20

1 stop38h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 24/2

00:35-00:25

1 stop16h 20m

$1,719

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Mon 10/2

16:35-18:25

3 stops33h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 2/3

22:05-15:20

2 stops33h 45m

$2,125

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Fri 18/4

13:15-10:30

1 stop27h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 3/5

20:20-04:45

1 stop25h 55m

$2,544

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Thu 16/1

10:00-21:50

3 stops43h 20m

$701

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Travel insights for flights to Sri Lanka

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How long is the flight to Sri Lanka?

On average, a flight from Auckland to Sri Lanka takes 16 hours 20 minutes. Flights to Sri Lanka from other popular cities in New Zealand 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 Wednesday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Saturday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.

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

The most popular airlines flying from Auckland to Sri Lanka are China Eastern, Singapore Airlines and Malaysia Airlines.

China Eastern

From $640

Singapore Airlines

From $972

Malaysia Airlines

From $898

SriLankan Airlines

From $894

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Sri Lanka?

The cheapest airlines flying from Auckland to Sri Lanka are China Eastern, Air China 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

To help decide which airline to fly to Sri Lanka, see what other customers have to say about China Eastern, Air China and Singapore Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,486 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,486 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,486 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,336 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,486 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Cathay Pacific

7.6

Good

878 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,486 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Qatar Airways

7.5

Good

3,831 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,486 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Etihad Airways

7.4

Good

1,232 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,486 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

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, China Eastern 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 $200, while return flights cost around $420.
How much is a return flight to Sri Lanka?
A return flight to Sri Lanka will typically cost around $249, however they can be found for as little as $247.
Where does the fastest flight to Sri Lanka depart from?
For those looking to save time traveling to Sri Lanka, Auckland Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (16 hours 20 minutes).
Does Colombo Bandaranaike Intl have rental cars?
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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Reviews of airlines servicing Sri Lanka

To help decide which airline to fly to Sri Lanka, see what other customers have to say about China Eastern, Air China and Singapore Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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

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