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 252, while return flights cost around AED 486.

How much is a return flight to Sri Lanka?

A return flight to Sri Lanka will typically cost around AED 132, however they can be found for as little as AED 132.

Where does the fastest flight to Sri Lanka depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to Sri Lanka, Dubai Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (4 hours 24 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	AED 1,168
One-way from	AED 499
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	October
Average price	AED 1,734
Good round-trip deal	AED 1,472 or less
Good one-way deal	AED 649 or less

Air India
4/8-7/8
2 total stops
46h 15m total
Dubai to Colombo

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IndiGo
10/8
1 total stop
29h 15m total
Dubai to Sri Lanka

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (AED 444 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (AED 92 potential savings vs. average return price).

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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 12 July 2025.

Mon 4/823:10DXB - CMB

1 stop25h 40mAir India

Thu 7/817:05CMB - DXB

1 stop20h 35mAir India

Deal found 10/7AED 1,168

Sat 29/1118:00DXB - CMB

Nonstop4h 40mFitsAir

Sun 7/1213:45CMB - DXB

Nonstop4h 30mFitsAir

Deal found 10/7AED 1,194

Wed 23/712:00DXB - CMB

1 stop9h 40mMultiple Airlines

Thu 24/718:55CMB - DXB

Nonstop4h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/7AED 1,219

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Mon 4/823:10DXB - CMB

1 stop25h 40mAir India

Thu 7/817:05CMB - DXB

1 stop20h 35mAir India

Deal found 10/7AED 1,168

Sat 29/1118:00DXB - CMB

Nonstop4h 40mFitsAir

Sun 7/1213:45CMB - DXB

Nonstop4h 30mFitsAir

Deal found 10/7AED 1,194

Wed 23/719:45DXB - CMB

1 stop15h 35mMultiple Airlines

Thu 24/718:55CMB - DXB

Nonstop4h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/7AED 1,205

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Thu 20/1118:00DXB - CMB

Nonstop4h 40mFitsAir

Thu 27/1113:45CMB - DXB

Nonstop4h 30mFitsAir

Deal found 11/7AED 1,168

Wed 19/1102:15DXB - CMB

Nonstop4h 30mMultiple Airlines

Thu 27/1113:45CMB - DXB

Nonstop4h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/7AED 1,216

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Mon 21/723:15DXB - CMB

Nonstop4h 40mFitsAir

Fri 25/710:40CMB - DXB

Nonstop4h 50mFitsAir

Deal found 11/7AED 1,241

Mon 21/717:55DXB - CMB

1 stop13h 20mIndiGo

Sat 26/714:40CMB - DXB

1 stop21h 15mIndiGo

Deal found 9/7AED 1,370

Wed 23/712:00DXB - CMB

1 stop9h 40mMultiple Airlines

Thu 24/718:55CMB - DXB

Nonstop4h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/7AED 1,219

Mon 4/823:10DXB - CMB

1 stop25h 40mAir India

Thu 7/817:05CMB - DXB

1 stop20h 35mAir India

Deal found 10/7AED 1,168

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Return

Price

DubaiColombo

DXB - CMB

DXBCMB

Dubai Intl

Mon 4/8

23:10-02:20

1 stop25h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 7/8

17:05-12:10

1 stop20h 35m

AED 1,168

DubaiColombo

DXB - CMB

DXBCMB

Dubai Intl

Sat 29/11

18:00-00:10

Nonstop4h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 7/12

13:45-16:45

Nonstop4h 30m

AED 1,194

DubaiColombo

DXB - CMB

DXBCMB

Dubai Intl

Wed 23/7

19:45-12:50

1 stop15h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 24/7

18:55-22:15

Nonstop4h 50m

AED 1,205

DubaiColombo

DXB - CMB

DXBCMB

Dubai Intl

Sun 10/8

19:45-02:30

1 stop29h 15m

AED 499

DubaiColombo

DXB - CMB

DXBCMB

Dubai Intl

Sat 16/8

19:55-04:05

1 stop6h 40m

AED 514

DubaiColombo

DXB - CMB

DXBCMB

Dubai Intl

Tue 11/11

18:00-00:10

Nonstop4h 40m

AED 525

DubaiColombo

DXB - CMB

DXBCMB

Dubai Intl

Fri 25/7

19:55-23:10

2 stops25h 45m

AED 540

DubaiColombo

DXB - CMB

DXBCMB

Dubai Intl

Fri 29/8

01:10-09:30

1 stop6h 50m

AED 602

DubaiColombo

DXB - CMB

DXBCMB

Dubai Intl

Mon 28/7

00:15-16:05

1 stop14h 20m

AED 665

DubaiColombo

DXB - CMB

DXBCMB

Dubai Intl

Mon 28/7

23:00-04:55

Nonstop4h 25m

AED 668

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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 42 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 Tuesday (22 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (19 on average).

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

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

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Sri Lanka?

The cheapest airlines flying from Dubai to Sri Lanka are IndiGo, Etihad Airways 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 SriLankan Airlines, IndiGo, andflydubai to Sri Lanka by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

SriLankan Airlines

6.8

Okay

74 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 1

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2024

CMB - SYD

It was ok. Not an excellent service for the cost paid

SriLankan Airlines

6.8

Okay

74 reviews

SriLankan Airlines

6.8

Okay

74 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 1

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2024

CMB - SYD

It was ok. Not an excellent service for the cost paid

IndiGo

6.8

Okay

477 reviews

SriLankan Airlines

6.8

Okay

74 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 1

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2024

CMB - SYD

It was ok. Not an excellent service for the cost paid

flydubai

6.5

Okay

141 reviews

SriLankan Airlines

6.8

Okay

74 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 1

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2024

CMB - SYD

It was ok. Not an excellent service for the cost paid

Air India

5.5

Fair

2,925 reviews

SriLankan Airlines

6.8

Okay

74 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 1

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2024

CMB - SYD

It was ok. Not an excellent service for the cost paid

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 252, while return flights cost around AED 486.
How much is a return flight to Sri Lanka?
A return flight to Sri Lanka will typically cost around AED 132, however they can be found for as little as AED 132.
Where does the fastest flight to Sri Lanka depart from?
For those looking to save time traveling to Sri Lanka, Dubai Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (4 hours 24 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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