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 $183, while return flights cost around $200.

How much is a return flight to Sri Lanka?

A return flight to Sri Lanka will typically cost around $171, however they can be found for as little as $115.

Where does the fastest flight to Sri Lanka depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to Sri Lanka, Queenstown Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (16 hours 55 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 2025

Return from	$1,404
One-way from	$656
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$1,684

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5 total stops
64h 55m total
Auckland to Colombo

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33h 30m total
Auckland to Sri Lanka

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Sat 14/620:40AKL - CMB

2 stops31h 45mMultiple Airlines

Wed 25/613:50CMB - AKL

3 stops33h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 23/3$1,404

Sat 23/813:00AKL - CMB

1 stop16h 25mMalaysia Airlines

Sat 13/900:05CMB - AKL

1 stop28h 50mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 23/3$1,486

Fri 24/1013:40AKL - CMB

1 stop16h 15mSriLankan Airlines

Sat 6/1200:35CMB - AKL

1 stop16h 20mSriLankan Airlines

Deal found 23/3$1,573

Sat 14/621:00AKL - CMB

1 stop28h 30mChina Eastern

Wed 25/620:30CMB - AKL

1 stop36h 45mChina Eastern

Deal found 23/3$1,658

Fri 10/1014:25AKL - CMB

1 stop40h 35mCathay Pacific

Wed 22/1000:50CMB - AKL

1 stop28h 20mCathay Pacific

Deal found 23/3$1,826

Fri 10/1007:00AKL - CMB

2 stops24h 05mSingapore Airlines

Thu 23/1000:50CMB - AKL

2 stops29h 35mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 23/3$1,841

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Sat 14/620:40AKL - CMB

2 stops31h 45mMultiple Airlines

Wed 25/613:50CMB - AKL

3 stops33h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 23/3$1,404

Sat 17/521:00AKL - CMB

2 stops51h 50mChina Eastern

Fri 30/520:30CMB - AKL

1 stop36h 45mChina Eastern

Deal found 22/3$1,562

Mon 5/500:25AKL - CMB

1 stop29h 00mMalaysia Airlines

Mon 12/500:05CMB - AKL

1 stop28h 50mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 23/3$1,688

Sat 31/500:25AKL - CMB

1 stop22h 10mSriLankan Airlines

Sat 21/600:25CMB - AKL

1 stop17h 15mSriLankan Airlines

Deal found 22/3$1,791

Tue 3/610:15AKL - CMB

1 stop19h 45mCathay Pacific

Mon 28/700:50CMB - AKL

1 stop28h 20mCathay Pacific

Deal found 22/3$1,956

Sat 17/515:15AKL - CMB

3 stops33h 45mEmirates

Thu 29/502:55CMB - AKL

2 stops28h 45mEmirates

Deal found 22/3$2,140

Thu 3/406:10AKL - CMB

2 stops22h 50mQantas Airways

Thu 17/401:50CMB - AKL

2 stops29h 45mQantas Airways

Deal found 23/3$2,656

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Mon 24/320:55AKL - CMB

1 stop32h 55mSriLankan Airlines

Tue 8/400:25CMB - AKL

1 stop17h 15mSriLankan Airlines

Deal found 23/3$1,850

Tue 25/313:45AKL - CMB

1 stop16h 05mMultiple Airlines

Mon 7/400:20CMB - AKL

1 stop16h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 22/3$1,641

Wed 2/400:55AKL - CMB

1 stop30h 10mSingapore Airlines

Thu 17/400:50CMB - AKL

1 stop14h 50mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 23/3$3,351

Thu 3/406:10AKL - CMB

2 stops22h 50mQantas Airways

Thu 17/401:50CMB - AKL

2 stops29h 45mQantas Airways

Deal found 23/3$2,656

Thu 10/413:15AKL - CMB

1 stop34h 05mQatar Airways

Thu 24/404:35CMB - AKL

1 stop41h 40mQatar Airways

Deal found 23/3$10,260

Tue 29/400:25AKL - CMB

1 stop29h 00mMalaysia Airlines

Fri 23/500:05CMB - AKL

1 stop16h 15mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 23/3$2,072

Wed 30/421:00AKL - CMB

1 stop28h 30mChina Eastern

Sat 24/520:30CMB - AKL

1 stop36h 45mChina Eastern

Deal found 23/3$1,718

Wed 30/406:10AKL - CMB

3 stops42h 50mEmirates

Sat 24/520:35CMB - AKL

3 stops35h 05mEmirates

Deal found 23/3$2,173

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AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Fri 23/5

21:00-19:00

1 stop28h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 6/6

20:30-15:45

1 stop36h 45m

$1,362

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Thu 1/5

20:40-21:55

2 stops31h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 16/5

13:50-05:30

3 stops33h 10m

$1,385

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Thu 22/5

00:25-22:55

1 stop29h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 5/6

00:05-11:25

1 stop28h 50m

$1,606

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Tue 6/5

20:35-22:25

1 stop32h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 13/5

07:40-11:25

1 stop21h 15m

$1,873

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Tue 3/6

10:15-23:30

1 stop19h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 28/7

00:50-11:40

1 stop28h 20m

$1,956

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Sat 17/5

15:15-18:30

3 stops33h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 29/5

02:55-14:10

2 stops28h 45m

$2,140

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Thu 3/4

06:10-21:30

2 stops22h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 17/4

01:50-14:05

2 stops29h 45m

$2,656

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Thu 1/5

18:30-21:30

3 stops33h 30m

$656

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Tue 29/4

00:25-17:05

1 stop23h 10m

$1,031

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Wed 30/4

16:05-19:00

2 stops33h 25m

$1,161

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Sri Lanka

How long is the flight to Sri Lanka?

On average, a flight from Auckland to Sri Lanka takes 20 hours 30 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 $632

Singapore Airlines

From $939

Malaysia Airlines

From $861

SriLankan Airlines

From $794

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 SriLankan Airlines.

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 Emirates, Cathay Pacific and Qantas Airways. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Emirates

8.0

Very Good

3,189 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

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

Emirates

8.0

Very Good

3,189 reviews

Emirates

8.0

Very Good

3,189 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

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

Cathay Pacific

7.5

Good

833 reviews

Emirates

8.0

Very Good

3,189 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

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

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

810 reviews

Emirates

8.0

Very Good

3,189 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

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

Turkish Airlines

7.3

Good

3,745 reviews

Emirates

8.0

Very Good

3,189 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

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

Malaysia Airlines

7.3

Good

251 reviews

Emirates

8.0

Very Good

3,189 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

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

FAQs about flying to Sri Lanka

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 $183, while return flights cost around $200.
How much is a return flight to Sri Lanka?
A return flight to Sri Lanka will typically cost around $171, however they can be found for as little as $115.
Where does the fastest flight to Sri Lanka depart from?
For those looking to save time traveling to Sri Lanka, Queenstown Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (16 hours 55 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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Rainfall in Sri Lanka by month

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Temperature in Sri Lanka by month

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Sri Lanka

To help decide which airline to fly to Sri Lanka, see what other customers have to say about Emirates, Cathay Pacific and Qantas Airways. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

FAQs about flying to Sri Lanka

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

What is the best airline to fly to Sri Lanka?

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

How much is a return flight to Sri Lanka?

Where does the fastest flight to Sri Lanka depart from?

Does Colombo Bandaranaike Intl have rental cars?

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