Are you searching for a cheap flight to Sri Lanka? Our flight finder compares prices for Sri Lanka flights from over 50 airlines and online travel agents, departing from major airports in the UK and Eire.
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Sri Lanka flights
Although only a small island, Sri Lanka, once known as Ceylon, is beautiful and interesting. Glorious beaches give way to rolling hills and tea plantations, as well as ancient cities. Visit Colombo, the capital and largest city of Sri Lanka, and head for its Pettah Bazaar, or explore its mosques and temples, museum and art gallery. Or discover the distinctive architecture of Kandy, where the most prominent attraction is the Dalada Maligawa, an octagonal temple that houses the sacred tooth of Buddha, Sri Lanka's most treasured religious relic.
Sri Lanka flights take around ten to twelve hours direct from the UK and land at Colombo but a stopover will extend the flying time to up to sixteen hours.
Peak Season
Peak season for Sri Lanka flights is December to April, the coolest time of year, but the situation is complicated by the monsoon seasons of Yala and Maha, which affect different areas of the island at different times. Whenever you choose to fly, cheap flights to Sri Lanka are best located using price comparison and then booking in advance to secure your seats.
Low Season
Flight prices tend to be lower around May and June, when the chance of rain is higher and the weather can be very hot. However, in the hillier part of the island, it feels like eternal spring, and can still be quite comfortable. Researching the weather at your precise destination, and packing accordingly, is recommended.
