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— CMB
17 Jul — 24 Jul1
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Flights to Sri Lanka in 2025

Find the latest flights to Sri Lanka in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 134,765 searches and data was last updated on 12 July 2025.

Return from

$1,438

One-way from

$774

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,754
3/8-30/8
  • 3/8-30/8
  • 6 total stops
  • 70h 15m total
  • Auckland to Colombo
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30/9
  • 30/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 33h 05m total
  • Auckland to Sri Lanka
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($407 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($94 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights to Sri Lanka
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.

Sun 3/806:15AKL - CMB
3 stops33h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 30/810:40CMB - AKL
3 stops36h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/7$1,438
Thu 20/1122:00AKL - CMB
1 stop28h 30mChina Eastern
Sat 29/1120:20CMB - AKL
1 stop36h 45mChina Eastern
Deal found 11/7$1,501
Thu 24/719:30AKL - CMB
2 stops55h 55mAir China
Fri 1/822:15CMB - AKL
2 stops36h 45mAir China
Deal found 11/7$1,506
Sun 3/821:25AKL - CMB
2 stops48h 45mChina Southern
Sat 30/822:15CMB - AKL
2 stops34h 50mChina Southern
Deal found 12/7$1,764

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Auckland

Route

Departure

Return

Price

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Sat 9/8

06:15-21:55

3 stops46h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 24/8

22:55-05:30

3 stops24h 05m

$1,385

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Mon 1/9

21:00-19:00

1 stop28h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 8/9

22:10-18:30

3 stops37h 50m

$1,423

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Thu 24/7

19:30-20:55

2 stops55h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 1/8

22:15-17:30

2 stops36h 45m

$1,506

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Thu 20/11

13:50-23:35

1 stop17h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 28/11

00:40-23:55

1 stop15h 45m

$1,611

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Thu 2/10

15:30-09:40

2 stops25h 40m

$724

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Tue 30/9

22:00-18:20

2 stops27h 50m

$1,035

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Fri 3/10

00:55-23:35

1 stop30h 10m

$1,163

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Mon 29/9

00:55-23:35

1 stop30h 10m

$1,242

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Tue 30/9

14:25-18:30

3 stops35h 35m

$1,351

AucklandColombo

AKL - CMB

AKLCMB

Auckland Intl

Mon 29/9

01:25-05:15

2 stops35h 20m

$3,209

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Deals found on 9/7

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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 15 hours 45 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?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Auckland to Sri Lanka. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

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.

Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From $871
China Eastern
China Eastern
From $630
Malaysia Airlines
Malaysia Airlines
From $774
SriLankan Airlines
SriLankan Airlines
From $791

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 Malaysia Airlines.

Rainfall in Sri Lanka by month

Plan your trip to Sri Lanka by taking into account the average rainfall totals 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

Plan your trip to Sri Lanka by taking into account the average temperature totals 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 insights into the airlines that provide service to Sri Lanka. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Sri Lanka. Reviews last updated 12 July 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andAir New Zealand to Sri Lanka have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,284 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Hemshika,Jun 2025

DXB - LGW

It was not good. As soon as we entered the plane, 2 girls in front of us bend their seats down completely and startes sleeping within the next 2 minutes. I asked one of the air hostess to ask the girls to make them sit straight because we just entered the plane and we wanted to sit properly put our seat belts etc. The air hostess replied to me in the EK 009 plane that it's her right she can bend it but when we take off, she will have to straighten her seat. She never did because the air hostess never told her. The girls left their seats bent down and I had to intervene to ask them to straighten their seats because we had to eat. The girls kept telling us to please eat fast so they can bend down. What rubbish is this. Pressure to eat for their comfort and our discomfort.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,284 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,284 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Hemshika,Jun 2025

DXB - LGW

It was not good. As soon as we entered the plane, 2 girls in front of us bend their seats down completely and startes sleeping within the next 2 minutes. I asked one of the air hostess to ask the girls to make them sit straight because we just entered the plane and we wanted to sit properly put our seat belts etc. The air hostess replied to me in the EK 009 plane that it's her right she can bend it but when we take off, she will have to straighten her seat. She never did because the air hostess never told her. The girls left their seats bent down and I had to intervene to ask them to straighten their seats because we had to eat. The girls kept telling us to please eat fast so they can bend down. What rubbish is this. Pressure to eat for their comfort and our discomfort.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,326 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,284 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Hemshika,Jun 2025

DXB - LGW

It was not good. As soon as we entered the plane, 2 girls in front of us bend their seats down completely and startes sleeping within the next 2 minutes. I asked one of the air hostess to ask the girls to make them sit straight because we just entered the plane and we wanted to sit properly put our seat belts etc. The air hostess replied to me in the EK 009 plane that it's her right she can bend it but when we take off, she will have to straighten her seat. She never did because the air hostess never told her. The girls left their seats bent down and I had to intervene to ask them to straighten their seats because we had to eat. The girls kept telling us to please eat fast so they can bend down. What rubbish is this. Pressure to eat for their comfort and our discomfort.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
494 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,284 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Hemshika,Jun 2025

DXB - LGW

It was not good. As soon as we entered the plane, 2 girls in front of us bend their seats down completely and startes sleeping within the next 2 minutes. I asked one of the air hostess to ask the girls to make them sit straight because we just entered the plane and we wanted to sit properly put our seat belts etc. The air hostess replied to me in the EK 009 plane that it's her right she can bend it but when we take off, she will have to straighten her seat. She never did because the air hostess never told her. The girls left their seats bent down and I had to intervene to ask them to straighten their seats because we had to eat. The girls kept telling us to please eat fast so they can bend down. What rubbish is this. Pressure to eat for their comfort and our discomfort.
China Southern
7.6
Good
103 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,284 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Hemshika,Jun 2025

DXB - LGW

It was not good. As soon as we entered the plane, 2 girls in front of us bend their seats down completely and startes sleeping within the next 2 minutes. I asked one of the air hostess to ask the girls to make them sit straight because we just entered the plane and we wanted to sit properly put our seat belts etc. The air hostess replied to me in the EK 009 plane that it's her right she can bend it but when we take off, she will have to straighten her seat. She never did because the air hostess never told her. The girls left their seats bent down and I had to intervene to ask them to straighten their seats because we had to eat. The girls kept telling us to please eat fast so they can bend down. What rubbish is this. Pressure to eat for their comfort and our discomfort.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,898 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,284 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Hemshika,Jun 2025

DXB - LGW

It was not good. As soon as we entered the plane, 2 girls in front of us bend their seats down completely and startes sleeping within the next 2 minutes. I asked one of the air hostess to ask the girls to make them sit straight because we just entered the plane and we wanted to sit properly put our seat belts etc. The air hostess replied to me in the EK 009 plane that it's her right she can bend it but when we take off, she will have to straighten her seat. She never did because the air hostess never told her. The girls left their seats bent down and I had to intervene to ask them to straighten their seats because we had to eat. The girls kept telling us to please eat fast so they can bend down. What rubbish is this. Pressure to eat for their comfort and our discomfort.

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 $237, while return flights cost around $255.

  • How much is a return flight to Sri Lanka?

    A return flight to Sri Lanka will typically cost around $160, however they can be found for as little as $153.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Sri Lanka depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Sri Lanka, Auckland Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (15 hours 45 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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