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Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights to Sri Lanka that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals to Sri Lanka

Sun, 20 Jul - Sun, 24 Aug
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23:35 - 22:45PER-CMB
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11:25 - 12:10CMB-PER
22h 15m1 stop
Tue, 19 Aug - Thu, 28 Aug
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05:10 - 21:55PER-CMB
19h 15m1 stop
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22:55 - 19:50CMB-PER
18h 25m1 stop
$600AirAsia
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Thu, 24 Jul - Wed, 30 Jul
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02:10 - 22:55PER-CMB
23h 15m1 stop
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00:05 - 14:50CMB-PER
12h 15m1 stop
$746Malaysia Airlines
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Sun, 19 Oct - Fri, 24 Oct
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08:55 - 23:35SYD-CMB
20h 10m1 stop
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00:50 - 11:50CMB-SYD
29h 30m1 stop
$755Singapore Airlines
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Sun, 20 Jul - Wed, 30 Jul
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02:10 - 22:55PER-CMB
23h 15m1 stop
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00:05 - 14:50CMB-PER
12h 15m1 stop
$764Malaysia Airlines
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Sat, 19 Jul - Sat, 23 Aug
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01:10 - 23:35PER-CMB
24h 55m1 stop
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00:50 - 12:30CMB-PER
33h 10m1 stop
$809Singapore Airlines
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Sun, 17 Aug - Sat, 30 Aug
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16:10 - 22:55SYD-CMB
11h 15mdirect
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00:20 - 14:55CMB-SYD
10h 05mdirect
$1,012SriLankan Airlines
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Sat, 30 Aug - Sat, 13 Sep
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16:10 - 22:55SYD-CMB
11h 15mdirect
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00:20 - 14:55CMB-SYD
10h 05mdirect
$1,052SriLankan Airlines
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Wed, 23 Jul - Wed, 30 Jul
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11:05 - 21:30BNE-CMB
14h 55m1 stop
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12:15 - 06:00CMB-BNE
13h 15m1 stop
$1,230Qantas Airways
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Sat, 30 Aug - Sat, 20 Sep
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08:00 - 22:45BNE-CMB
19h 15m2 stops
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23:45 - 08:45CMB-BNE
28h 30m1 stop
$1,259Qantas Airways
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Sri Lanka

Get data-powered insights and trends for flights to Sri Lanka to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest flight to Sri Lanka?

These are the best return prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.

The cheapest ticket to Sri Lanka from Australia found in the last 72 hours was to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, at $512 return. The most popular route is Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (CMB) and the cheapest return airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $512.

How much is a flight to Sri Lanka?

The average and cheapest price for all round-trip flights to Sri Lanka from each origin found by users searching on KAYAK in the last month.

A flight to Sri Lanka costs $845 on average. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was $448 for the route Sydney (SYD) to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (CMB). The most popular routes on KAYAK are Sydney to Colombo which costs $1,078 on average, and Melbourne to Colombo, which costs $1,092 on average.

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What is the cheapest month to fly from Australia to Sri Lanka?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Australia to Sri Lanka, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Australia to Sri Lanka is February, when tickets cost $1,045 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,026 and $1,471 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Australia to Sri Lanka?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to Sri Lanka, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below-average price on the flight from Australia to Sri Lanka, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 17 weeks before departure.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Sri Lanka?

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in Sri Lanka is Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (CMB), with an average flight price of $605.


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Best time to beat the crowds (10% less expensive on average)
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FAQs - booking Sri Lanka flights

  • Are there airlines that offer direct flights to Sri Lanka?

    If you would like to avoid a stopover and instead have a direct flight to Sri Lanka from Australia, there are several airlines departing from major Australian cities that you can choose to travel with, SriLankan Airlines being one of the most popular choices.

  • Do I need to have a visa in order to travel to Sri Lanka?

    Australian citizens and passport holders are able to apply for a tourist visa once they have landed in Sri Lanka, as long as they have a valid passport that will not expire for at least 6 months after their return flight. However, there is the option of applying for a tourist visa before you begin your travels, which some people prefer to do in order to be prepared.

  • What airport should I fly into if I would like to visit Minneriya National Park?

    The airport that is closest to Minneriya National Park is Sigiriya Airport (GIU), as it is just over 1h drive away. If you will be flying into Diyawanna Oya Airport (DWO), you also have the option of driving to the park, which will take you approximately 2h 15min. For those that would prefer to land at Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), this is a feasible option, and you will be able to drive to your destination in less than 3h 30min.

  • If I would like to visit Gal Oya National Park, what should be my final destination?

    When travelling to Gal Oya National Park, Batticaloa Airport (BTC) is closest, as it is just under 3h drive away. However, both Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) and Polgolla Reservoir Airport (KDZ) are options as well, with each of them being approximately a 3h 30min drive from the park.

  • What is the luggage limit when flying to Sri Lanka?

    Ensure your luggage doesn’t exceed the limit set by your airline or fare. SriLankan Airlines typically allows you to carry up to 40 kg of checked luggage in business cabins and 30 kg in economy. Qantas generally allows you to carry baby food along with the carry-on allowance. You can also check items up to 32 kg, including a car seat. Check your airline’s weight limits to avoid inconveniences.

  • Can I fly with my pet to Sri Lanka?

    Most airlines allow you to bring along your pet as long as they meet the travel requirements. Some instances require you to pay extra fees for your pet, but a guide dog typically travels free of charge. Your pet should be in a spill-proof carrier that’s big enough for them to stay comfortable. Additionally, your pet should have vaccination and health certificates and an entry permit.

  • Which airport is close to major attractions?

    Flying from Australia to Colombo Ratmalana Airport gives you proximity to popular attractions. You can conveniently visit the Sri Lanka Airport Museum or Mount Lavinia Beach. A taxi is a fast means to get from the airport to your destination. You can also consider the Express bus, which is cheaper. Alternatively, fly from the domestic terminal to other destinations.

  • Can I hire a car from Sri Lanka’s airports?

    After a flight from Australia to Sri Lanka, you’ll need the ultimate convenience when travelling to your destination. You can organise a hire car through KAYAK, provided you’re 23 years old and above and hold a valid driver’s licence and an International Driver’s Permit.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Australia to Sri Lanka?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Australia to Sri Lanka.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Australia to Sri Lanka?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Australia to Sri Lanka is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Australia to Sri Lanka?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from Australia to Sri Lanka with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Australia to Sri Lanka?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from Australia to Sri Lanka up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to Sri Lanka?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Sri Lanka is Thursday when return tickets can be as cheap as $1,211. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Friday, when return prices are $1,261 on average.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Sri Lanka?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Sri Lanka is generally in the afternoon, when round-trip flights cost $752 on average. Morning departures are around 14% more expensive than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Sri Lanka is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $899.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Sri Lanka

  • Looking for cheap airfare to Sri Lanka? 25% of our users found return tickets to Sri Lanka for the following prices or less: From Melbourne $2,403, from Sydney $2,512
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Sri Lanka flight deals.
  • When booking flights to Sri Lanka from Australia, it is not uncommon to have a stopover during your voyage. You will find that some of the most popular and convenient cities to stop in include Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, and Bangkok.
  • Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is the country’s primary international airport and can be found in the western region of Sri Lanka. It is a particularly practical destination for those that are hoping to visit cities like Colombo, Wattala, and Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, as each of these are within easy driving distance of the airport.
  • Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI) is the largest airport in the southern region of Sri Lanka and is just a short distance away from towns like Migahajandura, Sooriyawewa, and Andarawewa.
  • For those that are planning on spending some time in the north, consider flying into Hingurakgoda Airport (HIM), as it is located directly in the North Central Province and is not far from Girithale.
  • To explore the eastern region of the country, there are two primary airports that you can choose from: Batticaloa Airport (BTC) and Ampara Airport (ADP). While Batticaloa Airport (BTC) is not far from the cities of Iruthayapuram and Veddukadu, Ampara Airport (ADP) is closer to Galahitiyagoda and Weranketagoda.
  • If you’re going to Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte, fly into Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML). The airport is roughly 14 km south of the city. However, you can expect to fly into Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) when flying with SriLankan Airlines because it’s the airline’s hub.
  • Emirates, Qantas and British Airways are ideal options if you prefer travelling business class. Qantas has two premium cabin options: business and economy class. This makes the airline an ideal choice if you want extra legroom and more space to work or relax during the flight.

Top 5 airlines flying to Sri Lanka

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Australia to Sri Lanka? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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Singapore AirlinesOverall score based on 1302 reviews
7.7Food
8.0Entertainment
8.2Boarding
7.9Comfort
8.6Crew
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Horrendous. We upgraded and they took the money but cancelled one of our tickets. The recline action didn’t work on the seats for the flight from Singapore to London, pre booked meals but they seemed to have disappeared as well.. Phone customer service was horrendous. Took 5 phone calls and no fix. Craig at the airport was the only one who seemed to be able to get the ticket back.

2.0 MediocreKylie, Apr 2025CNS - SIN
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Horrendous. We upgraded and they took the money but cancelled one of our tickets. The recline action didn’t work on the seats for the flight from Singapore to London, pre booked meals but they seemed to have disappeared as well.. Phone customer service was horrendous. Took 5 phone calls and no fix. Craig at the airport was the only one who seemed to be able to get the ticket back.

Construction at PDX resulting in very lung walk from the rental car to the gate. SFO, extremely long walk between terminals to get to connecting Singapore airlines flight. My smart watch recorded a total of 3 miles.

The seat in economy class and legroom in Singapore airline are narrower than Korean airlines! I don’t have that comforting feeling flying with Singapore air as in the past!

Crew and service was excellent, but passengers should be offered a welcome drink before take off which did not happen. Food was very good. Unfortunately the lie-flat bed in business class was one of the most uncomfortable I have experienced. The configuration forces you to sleep with your legs at an angle instead of in a straight line, plus there is very little padding on the bed so it wasn't possible to sleep for more than 2-3 hours on an 18 hour flight. For what the airlines charges for a business class ticket their hard product leaves a lot to be desired.

So happy I flew with Singapore Airlines. The customer service is top notch. I am terrified of flying and the staff made me feel so at ease. Will only fly Singapore internationally moving forward.

Food could have been better. Too many passengers getting up and down all the time.

Delayed 1hour due to storm still didn't get window seat for third flight despite paying £240 extra to book them

Everything was great keep up the good work 😁, can't ask for more.

Flight from SFO did not include entertainment as it was not working the entire duration of the flight. Was informed that there would be a $350 voucher for the inconvenience. Uncertain how the voucher will be provided.

It was an average flight. I would have expected more from this airline. Food, seats, service, etc was just average. I just give them some extra points for offering free WiFi on board with just a Krisflyer account.

Although booked meal of fruit only The crew had not received this special meal The same happened on my flight Bangkok / CAN The films are so old that best is to use own computer to watch downloads . Serve nuts but they do not warm up . Service is attentive , WC clean

Terrible. It’s like they are stuck in the dark ages. I brought a standard carry on suitcase and a back pack - I was told I could only carry on 7kg per bag - in business class, I was forced to remove articles from the suitcase and put them into my backpack! That’s the most ridiculous thing I’ve ever encountered in all my years of flying. The two bags weighed the same amount but one could not be more than 7kg. Holy cow.

They used Thai Smile plane, which is a smaller model and used to service only domestic flights; hence, the plane is small and quite compact. No entertainment on the flight. While boarding was delayed, it was done in a quick manner.

I give EVA 5 stars in every category. I enjoy this airline and it's great team of employees. I always highly recommend EVA to friends and family and everyone.

The flight was delayed going out of the gate at BKK that made it a difficult challenge to get through immigration transfer at tapei and make it to my departure on time. This appears to be a recurring issue. The flight crew and cabin crew were excellent. The food was very nice.

The boarding efficiency was good. A couple of the flight attendants did not seem in the best of moods. Overall it was a good experience.

The setting configuration of the aircraft stinks. Nobody should pay business class fares and be so uncomfortable. The design of facing fellow passengers is a brilliant nincompoop.

Entertainment is limited with a relatively old catalogue. Wi-Fi never works and the cabin and lavatory had evidence of a lot of scuff marks and temporary repairs. Nothing unsafe, but a bit tatty in places.

Delayed flight in Singapore caused the transfer at Bangkok to be very stressful. Fortunately, no elderly were in this trip, else it will not be possible to catch the connecting flight. There were also several occasions throughout the flight journey where some of the passengers were not wearing their seat belts despite several remainders from the stewardess.

USB charging port was not working at my seat 48K.

Traditional economy class. Not a full flight so spare seats. Food and drinks were good

Was bumped to a later flight because of inefficiency on part of the airline.

Inflight entertainment, poor that there are no headrest screens on aircraft used for an international flight.

The Emerits/Qantas flight was cancelled to Wellington. We need a refund. Had to buy another airline ticket. How do we get the refund. Still not in Wellington.

Delayed QF59 flight once again, Qantas doesn't fail in maintaining there delayed departures and arrivals. USB points do not work nor do the power point sockets on the plane, Qantas staff admitted that on the flight. Don't expect to your charge devices. Saving grace, was the ice cream. Bottom line, if you expect to fly to HND and make it on time avoid Qantas and if you're interested in ice cream - visit 7/11.

Pretty excellent. I don’t know what the pilot could have done better with the bumping ( there was a storm) nor what happened to my ears coming down into bendigo. It doesn’t happen coming down into Sydney just the return flight. I wonder why?

Touch screens were very difficult to use, generally being laggy and unresponsive- it was quite an art to get it to play the thing you wanted rather than some thing at random. Selection of films and Tv was good when touchscreen decided to finally respond.

Their aircraft are old and amenities lack way behind other international carriers leaving from BNE. Even in economy

Airport and crew experience was excellent. We had to queue for the runway - no one’s fault, but it did mean we were 30 minutes late leaving

Overall good experience with flight and airport wheelchair staff. Also got Indian food in the flights

Vast improvement needed in customer service. I couldn’t get the drink of my choice during both meals (i.e. sparking water and Diet Coke). I had used plastic cups falling onto me from the tray. No eye contact when they thank you on the way out signalling an insincere thank you.

Jia yung was the flight attendant that made this a miserable flight.

The flight isn’t great, as the plane has faulty with light and noise. It blinks and make noise for 8hrs non stop! Causing health and sensory issues! Causing Hazard matter to all 3 babies that on bassinet seats. This matters affected 12 passengers and the most horrible flight I ever experience. Have been flying with MAS for more 30yrs and this is the worst! Very disappointed

AC not working, just slowly blowing room temperature air. Long taxi time does not help as well. Sweating all over the whole trip.

Did not take as cancelled 3 time so took another airline

It was a 2-hour flight so they didn't have much time for serving food. There was some turbulence so they could not serve hot coffee or tea for the safety reason. Good service, good tasting food, nice plane, a little bit of delay.

The IFE is quite unconvenient if using our own device. Not all passenger brought their own earphone/headphone.

Ok, but legspace on MH0127 from Kul to Per was too small. It was not possible to tilt my seat which I don't understand because the seat in front of my could do it. So I didn't rest on the flight. Also, the crew was probably understaffed because it took very long time to take trash after the meal. Everything very different from the flight with Malaysian Airlines from London to KL.

Service / food has to be much better. Staff were not very attentive to requests. Requested for a second serve of coke and got a weird look back from the host! Was also told they don’t have extra water bottles when I requested for one before sleep! Dinner time food was very minimum and average.

An overnight Doha to KL. Great sleep, good service and tasty food in business class

From the checking, ground handlimg was very poor.seems new personal on duty,people qho suppose to be teaching them didnt see around.new people may mislead passenger, as of flt info boards, not give proper info.even informatiin counter people dont get uptodate info.makin big ques, totally disaster.guests were not happy about it.even boarding to aircraft some BC class pax sent to aft staircase, some aft pasx sent to front door.poor ground handling.may need to improove.

Nice crew.flight delay fromBKK for some ground prep issue I guess, crew serve well to guest, and respect to guest as well. As usual AC is old,and nt much comert in compare to other rehional airliners.other than that.all good

All good, on time, depart.only bad side was, airxraft is too old to be in business.hope ailine will manage somethinv somewhat.all good

Flight was on time.food is as usual good.Aircraft is old.old A320, seats aithout any display.crew serve well

Was good, comparatively. A330, with good crew set.on time depature. And crew try there best, to make thing efficient.

Spesific ,Crew and cabin manager, look after all pax on board despite being in a old A320 equipment.Got free seat upgrade as well,but old style seats, no much comfert on it.But food and the spesific crew, was amazing.maintain airlanka standerd.the cabin manager, who was so much keen,keen operate as per SOP.

Was got free upgrade, on old A320.aircraft is out dated kind of.bt service ,cabin manager, tried there best.and food was excelent.

When flying from Indian Sector, should be more prepared with Indian food

KAYAK Real time status update is not accurate.the flight inbound rejected and go around.and came back and land. Delay abt 30 min.still shows ontime.track ur self if u wana real time.and cabin crew s are nicer. Aircraft is jst ok.old airplane.and in midflight ,seems have some compressor issue.airconditioning was nt work properly either.I could litarary see guests were cheking if AC is working.bt on landing it start to gv cool.which probably some one intentionaly kept .which was so bad.even breathing was bit difficult.otjer than that.for me all ok.

This leg of the trip was smoother than compared to the initial trip. Sri Lankan Airlines still have much work to do to improve the overall travel experience.

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