What is the cheapest month to fly to Sri Lanka?

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

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, IndiGo 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 AED 382, while return flights cost around AED 711.

How much is a return flight to Sri Lanka?

A return flight to Sri Lanka will typically cost around AED 297, however they can be found for as little as AED 193.

Where does the fastest flight to Sri Lanka depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to Sri Lanka, Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (4 hours 25 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).

AED 1,260+ Flights to Sri Lanka

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Return from	AED 1,208
One-way from	AED 514
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	October
Average price	AED 1,557
Good round-trip deal	AED 1,385 or less
Good one-way deal	AED 622 or less

Air India
29/4-7/5
2 total stops
26h 15m total
Dubai to Colombo

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6h 40m total
Dubai to Sri Lanka

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Tue 29/400:15DXB - CMB

1 stop16h 30mAir India

Wed 7/509:40CMB - DXB

1 stop9h 45mAir India

Deal found 31/3AED 1,208

Wed 16/423:15DXB - CMB

Nonstop4h 35mFitsAir

Wed 23/418:55CMB - DXB

Nonstop4h 50mFitsAir

Deal found 30/3AED 1,216

Sun 27/423:15DXB - CMB

Nonstop4h 40mMultiple Airlines

Sun 4/505:05CMB - DXB

1 stop15h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/3AED 1,227

Sat 26/401:55DXB - CMB

Nonstop4h 45mflydubai

Sun 4/517:35CMB - DXB

Nonstop4h 40mflydubai

Deal found 30/3AED 1,341

Wed 16/419:40DXB - CMB

1 stop15h 40mIndiGo

Thu 24/413:50CMB - DXB

1 stop20h 50mIndiGo

Deal found 30/3AED 1,473

Wed 14/523:35DXB - CMB

2 stops32h 25mGulf Air

Wed 21/517:25CMB - DXB

2 stops11h 35mGulf Air

Deal found 30/3AED 1,495

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Tue 29/400:15DXB - CMB

1 stop16h 30mAir India

Wed 7/509:40CMB - DXB

1 stop9h 45mAir India

Deal found 31/3AED 1,208

Wed 16/423:15DXB - CMB

Nonstop4h 35mFitsAir

Wed 23/418:55CMB - DXB

Nonstop4h 50mFitsAir

Deal found 30/3AED 1,216

Sun 27/423:15DXB - CMB

Nonstop4h 40mMultiple Airlines

Sun 4/505:05CMB - DXB

1 stop15h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/3AED 1,227

Sat 26/401:55DXB - CMB

Nonstop4h 45mflydubai

Sun 4/517:35CMB - DXB

Nonstop4h 40mflydubai

Deal found 30/3AED 1,341

Wed 16/419:40DXB - CMB

1 stop15h 40mIndiGo

Thu 24/413:50CMB - DXB

1 stop20h 50mIndiGo

Deal found 30/3AED 1,473

Fri 18/419:55DXB - CMB

1 stop6h 40mSalam Air

Sat 26/405:05CMB - DXB

1 stop6h 35mSalam Air

Deal found 30/3AED 1,487

Wed 14/523:35DXB - CMB

2 stops32h 25mGulf Air

Wed 21/517:25CMB - DXB

2 stops11h 35mGulf Air

Deal found 30/3AED 1,495

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Fri 9/523:15DXB - CMB

Nonstop4h 40mFitsAir

Sun 18/518:55CMB - DXB

Nonstop4h 50mFitsAir

Deal found 30/3AED 1,212

Mon 14/410:20DXB - CMB

Nonstop4h 45mMultiple Airlines

Wed 23/418:55CMB - DXB

Nonstop4h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 31/3AED 1,241

Mon 5/501:55DXB - CMB

Nonstop4h 45mflydubai

Sun 25/502:05CMB - DXB

Nonstop4h 40mflydubai

Deal found 30/3AED 1,326

Wed 23/418:05DXB - CMB

Nonstop4h 25mSriLankan Airlines

Fri 25/418:25CMB - DXB

Nonstop4h 45mSriLankan Airlines

Deal found 31/3AED 1,498

Tue 15/402:40DXB - CMB

Nonstop4h 25mEmirates

Sun 4/502:05CMB - DXB

Nonstop4h 40mEmirates

Deal found 30/3AED 2,138

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Thu 3/419:40DXB - CMB

1 stop29h 20mIndiGo

Thu 1/513:50CMB - DXB

1 stop20h 50mIndiGo

Deal found 30/3AED 1,352

Mon 14/411:45DXB - CMB

1 stop12h 50mQatar Airways

Sun 4/503:35CMB - DXB

1 stop9h 35mQatar Airways

Deal found 30/3AED 1,634

Wed 16/423:15DXB - CMB

Nonstop4h 35mFitsAir

Mon 5/518:55CMB - DXB

Nonstop4h 50mFitsAir

Deal found 30/3AED 1,216

Thu 24/423:00DXB - CMB

Nonstop4h 25mSriLankan Airlines

Wed 30/418:25CMB - DXB

Nonstop4h 45mSriLankan Airlines

Deal found 30/3AED 1,664

Sat 26/401:55DXB - CMB

Nonstop4h 45mflydubai

Sun 4/517:35CMB - DXB

Nonstop4h 40mflydubai

Deal found 30/3AED 1,341

Sun 27/423:15DXB - CMB

Nonstop4h 40mMultiple Airlines

Sun 4/505:05CMB - DXB

1 stop15h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/3AED 1,227

Tue 29/400:15DXB - CMB

1 stop16h 30mAir India

Wed 7/509:40CMB - DXB

1 stop9h 45mAir India

Deal found 31/3AED 1,208

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DubaiColombo

DXB - CMB

DXBCMB

Dubai Intl

Tue 29/4

00:15-18:15

1 stop16h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 7/5

09:40-17:55

1 stop9h 45m

AED 1,208

DubaiColombo

DXB - CMB

DXBCMB

Dubai Intl

Wed 16/4

23:15-05:20

Nonstop4h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 23/4

18:55-22:15

Nonstop4h 50m

AED 1,216

DubaiColombo

DXB - CMB

DXBCMB

Dubai Intl

Sun 27/4

23:15-05:25

Nonstop4h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 4/5

05:05-18:55

1 stop15h 20m

AED 1,227

DubaiColombo

DXB - CMB

DXBCMB

Dubai Intl

Sat 26/4

01:55-08:10

Nonstop4h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 4/5

17:35-20:45

Nonstop4h 40m

AED 1,341

DubaiColombo

DXB - CMB

DXBCMB

Dubai Intl

Wed 16/4

19:40-12:50

1 stop15h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 24/4

13:50-09:10

1 stop20h 50m

AED 1,473

DubaiColombo

DXB - CMB

DXBCMB

Dubai Intl

Fri 18/4

19:55-04:05

1 stop6h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 26/4

05:05-10:10

1 stop6h 35m

AED 1,487

DubaiColombo

DXB - CMB

DXBCMB

Dubai Intl

Wed 14/5

23:35-09:30

2 stops32h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 21/5

17:25-03:30

2 stops11h 35m

AED 1,495

DubaiColombo

DXB - CMB

DXBCMB

Dubai Intl

Mon 14/4

11:45-02:05

1 stop12h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 4/5

03:35-11:40

1 stop9h 35m

AED 1,634

DubaiColombo

DXB - CMB

DXBCMB

Dubai Intl

Fri 18/4

18:05-00:00

Nonstop4h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 24/4

18:25-21:40

Nonstop4h 45m

AED 1,756

DubaiColombo

DXB - CMB

DXBCMB

Dubai Intl

Sun 13/4

19:55-04:05

1 stop6h 40m

AED 514

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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 Dubai to Sri Lanka takes 7 hours 45 minutes. Flights to Sri Lanka from other popular cities in United Arab Emirates 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 Friday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Tuesday at midday, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to Sri Lanka

The most flights from Dubai to Sri Lanka are scheduled on a Sunday (22 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (13 on average).

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

The most popular airlines flying from Dubai to Sri Lanka are flydubai, FitsAir and Emirates.

flydubai

From AED 318

FitsAir

From AED 280

Emirates

From AED 417

SriLankan Airlines

From AED 380

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Sri Lanka?

The cheapest airlines flying from Dubai to Sri Lanka are Etihad Airways, IndiGo and Salam Air.

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

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines to Sri Lanka by reading reviews from past customers. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Emirates

8.0

Very Good

3,192 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Emirates

8.0

Very Good

3,192 reviews

Emirates

8.0

Very Good

3,192 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,541 reviews

Emirates

8.0

Very Good

3,192 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Turkish Airlines

7.3

Good

3,748 reviews

Emirates

8.0

Very Good

3,192 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

China Eastern

7.2

Good

139 reviews

Emirates

8.0

Very Good

3,192 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

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, IndiGo 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 AED 382, while return flights cost around AED 711.
How much is a return flight to Sri Lanka?
A return flight to Sri Lanka will typically cost around AED 297, however they can be found for as little as AED 193.
Where does the fastest flight to Sri Lanka depart from?
For those looking to save time traveling to Sri Lanka, Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (4 hours 25 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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