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, Salam Air 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 260, while return flights cost around AED 686.

How much is a return flight to Sri Lanka?

A return flight to Sri Lanka will typically cost around AED 248, however they can be found for as little as AED 187.

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 15 minutes).

Which airport is closest to Pettah Market?

f being close to Pettah Market is important to you, you’ll want to land at Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.

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).

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 Friday at midday, when prices are usually at their highest.

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 SriLankan Airlines.

How long is the flight to Sri Lanka?

On average, a flight from Dubai to Sri Lanka takes 7 hours 37 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.

Weekly flight availability to Sri Lanka

The most flights from Dubai to Sri Lanka are scheduled on a Tuesday (28 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (20 on average).

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Sri Lanka?

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

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.

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).

Cheap Flights to Sri Lanka from AED 397

Flights to Sri Lanka in 2025

Return from	AED 852
One-way from	AED 397
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	October
Average price	AED 1,252
Good round-trip deal	AED 1,109 or less
Good one-way deal	AED 473 or less

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Nonstop
9h 25m total
Dubai to Colombo

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4h 40m total
Dubai 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 26 September 2025.

Wed 8/1023:15DXB - CMB

Nonstop4h 35mFitsAir

Sun 12/1018:55CMB - DXB

Nonstop4h 50mFitsAir

Deal found 24/9AED 852

Fri 26/923:15DXB - CMB

Nonstop4h 40mFitsAir

Fri 3/1018:55CMB - DXB

Nonstop4h 50mFitsAir

Deal found 25/9AED 856

Fri 26/923:15DXB - CMB

Nonstop4h 40mFitsAir

Fri 3/1018:55CMB - DXB

Nonstop4h 50mFitsAir

Deal found 24/9AED 859

Mon 29/923:15DXB - CMB

Nonstop4h 40mFitsAir

Mon 6/1018:55CMB - DXB

Nonstop4h 50mFitsAir

Deal found 25/9AED 863

Sun 5/1023:15DXB - CMB

Nonstop4h 40mFitsAir

Tue 21/1018:55CMB - DXB

Nonstop4h 50mFitsAir

Deal found 25/9AED 867

Wed 1/1023:15DXB - CMB

Nonstop4h 35mFitsAir

Sat 15/1113:45CMB - DXB

Nonstop4h 30mFitsAir

Deal found 24/9AED 870

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Tue 21/1023:15DXB - CMB

Nonstop4h 40mFitsAir

Tue 28/1013:45CMB - DXB

Nonstop4h 30mFitsAir

Deal found 25/9AED 870

Tue 14/1018:55DXB - CMB

Nonstop4h 40mflydubai

Sun 26/1017:20CMB - DXB

Nonstop5h 05mflydubai

Deal found 25/9AED 1,072

Sun 9/1122:55DXB - CMB

1 stop7h 55mKuwait Airways

Thu 20/1102:45CMB - DXB

1 stop11h 05mKuwait Airways

Deal found 24/9AED 1,094

Tue 21/1010:50DXB - CMB

1 stop14h 10mMultiple Airlines

Tue 28/1004:50CMB - DXB

1 stop15h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 25/9AED 1,234

Tue 14/1023:15DXB - CMB

Nonstop4h 40mFitsAir

Sun 26/1013:45CMB - DXB

Nonstop4h 30mFitsAir

Deal found 25/9AED 903

Tue 21/1018:55DXB - CMB

Nonstop4h 40mflydubai

Mon 27/1001:45CMB - DXB

Nonstop4h 55mflydubai

Deal found 25/9AED 1,076

Fri 31/1013:20DXB - CMB

1 stop10h 55mKuwait Airways

Thu 6/1102:45CMB - DXB

1 stop11h 05mKuwait Airways

Deal found 25/9AED 1,142

Fri 7/1113:20DXB - CMB

1 stop10h 55mKuwait Airways

Thu 20/1102:45CMB - DXB

1 stop11h 05mKuwait Airways

Deal found 24/9AED 1,194

Sun 2/1122:55DXB - CMB

1 stop7h 55mKuwait Airways

Fri 7/1102:45CMB - DXB

1 stop11h 05mKuwait Airways

Deal found 23/9AED 1,194

Tue 21/1010:10DXB - CMB

1 stop21h 50mflydubai

Mon 27/1001:45CMB - DXB

Nonstop4h 55mflydubai

Deal found 25/9AED 1,359

Wed 15/1001:55DXB - CMB

Nonstop4h 45mflydubai

Tue 21/1010:30CMB - DXB

1 stop7h 00mflydubai

Deal found 25/9AED 1,406

Wed 1/1018:55DXB - CMB

Nonstop4h 40mflydubai

Wed 8/1010:30CMB - DXB

1 stop17h 15mflydubai

Deal found 24/9AED 1,418

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Wed 8/1023:15DXB - CMB

Nonstop4h 35mFitsAir

Sun 12/1018:55CMB - DXB

Nonstop4h 50mFitsAir

Deal found 24/9AED 852

Tue 7/1023:15DXB - CMB

Nonstop4h 40mFitsAir

Tue 14/1018:55CMB - DXB

Nonstop4h 50mFitsAir

Deal found 24/9AED 856

Wed 1/1023:15DXB - CMB

Nonstop4h 35mFitsAir

Wed 8/1018:55CMB - DXB

Nonstop4h 50mFitsAir

Deal found 24/9AED 859

Mon 29/923:15DXB - CMB

Nonstop4h 40mFitsAir

Mon 6/1018:55CMB - DXB

Nonstop4h 50mFitsAir

Deal found 25/9AED 863

Sun 5/1023:15DXB - CMB

Nonstop4h 40mFitsAir

Tue 21/1018:55CMB - DXB

Nonstop4h 50mFitsAir

Deal found 25/9AED 867

Wed 1/1023:15DXB - CMB

Nonstop4h 35mFitsAir

Sat 15/1113:45CMB - DXB

Nonstop4h 30mFitsAir

Deal found 24/9AED 870

Sat 25/1023:15DXB - CMB

Nonstop4h 40mFitsAir

Tue 18/1113:45CMB - DXB

Nonstop4h 30mFitsAir

Deal found 24/9AED 874

Tue 30/923:15DXB - CMB

Nonstop4h 40mFitsAir

Tue 7/1018:55CMB - DXB

Nonstop4h 50mFitsAir

Deal found 24/9AED 878

Sun 9/1118:00DXB - CMB

Nonstop4h 40mFitsAir

Fri 21/1113:55CMB - DXB

Nonstop4h 20mFitsAir

Deal found 24/9AED 889

Tue 14/1023:15DXB - CMB

Nonstop4h 40mFitsAir

Sun 26/1013:45CMB - DXB

Nonstop4h 30mFitsAir

Deal found 24/9AED 900

Tue 14/1023:15DXB - CMB

Nonstop4h 40mFitsAir

Sun 26/1013:45CMB - DXB

Nonstop4h 30mFitsAir

Deal found 25/9AED 903

Tue 30/923:15DXB - CMB

Nonstop4h 40mFitsAir

Tue 7/1018:55CMB - DXB

Nonstop4h 50mFitsAir

Deal found 24/9AED 907

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Thu 25/923:15DXB - CMB

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Deal found 24/9AED 874

Fri 26/923:15DXB - CMB

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Fri 3/1018:55CMB - DXB

Nonstop4h 50mFitsAir

Deal found 25/9AED 856

Fri 26/923:15DXB - CMB

Nonstop4h 40mFitsAir

Fri 3/1018:55CMB - DXB

Nonstop4h 50mFitsAir

Deal found 24/9AED 859

Sat 27/923:15DXB - CMB

Nonstop4h 40mFitsAir

Sat 4/1018:55CMB - DXB

Nonstop4h 50mFitsAir

Deal found 24/9AED 907

Sun 28/923:15DXB - CMB

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Sun 5/1018:55CMB - DXB

Nonstop4h 50mFitsAir

Deal found 25/9AED 911

Mon 29/923:15DXB - CMB

Nonstop4h 40mFitsAir

Mon 6/1018:55CMB - DXB

Nonstop4h 50mFitsAir

Deal found 25/9AED 863

Tue 30/923:15DXB - CMB

Nonstop4h 40mFitsAir

Tue 7/1018:55CMB - DXB

Nonstop4h 50mFitsAir

Deal found 24/9AED 878

Wed 1/1023:15DXB - CMB

Nonstop4h 35mFitsAir

Sat 15/1113:45CMB - DXB

Nonstop4h 30mFitsAir

Deal found 24/9AED 870

Sun 5/1023:15DXB - CMB

Nonstop4h 40mFitsAir

Tue 21/1018:55CMB - DXB

Nonstop4h 50mFitsAir

Deal found 25/9AED 867

Wed 8/1023:15DXB - CMB

Nonstop4h 35mFitsAir

Sun 12/1018:55CMB - DXB

Nonstop4h 50mFitsAir

Deal found 24/9AED 852

Tue 14/1023:15DXB - CMB

Nonstop4h 40mFitsAir

Sun 26/1013:45CMB - DXB

Nonstop4h 30mFitsAir

Deal found 24/9AED 900

Tue 14/1023:15DXB - CMB

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Sun 26/1013:45CMB - DXB

Nonstop4h 30mFitsAir

Deal found 25/9AED 903

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