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Mon, Oct 2 - Mon, Oct 9
MLE
Velana Intl.
CMB
Bandaranaike Intl.
$168 Roundtrip, just found
$168
Roundtrip
just found
Select Etihad Airways flight, departing Mon, Oct 2 from Velana Intl. to Bandaranaike Intl., returning Mon, Oct 9, priced at $168 just found
Mon, Oct 2 - Mon, Oct 9
MLE
Velana Intl.
CMB
Bandaranaike Intl.
$260 Roundtrip, just found
$260
Roundtrip
just found
Select Gulf Air flight, departing Mon, Oct 2 from Velana Intl. to Bandaranaike Intl., returning Mon, Oct 9, priced at $260 just found
Thu, Oct 12 - Mon, Oct 16
MLE
Velana Intl.
CMB
Bandaranaike Intl.
$365 Roundtrip, found 23 hours ago
$365
Roundtrip
found 23 hours ago
Select Emirates flight, departing Thu, Oct 12 from Velana Intl. to Bandaranaike Intl., returning Mon, Oct 16, priced at $365 found 23 hours ago
Mon, Oct 2 - Mon, Oct 9
MLE
Velana Intl.
CMB
Bandaranaike Intl.
$371 Roundtrip, just found
$371
Roundtrip
just found
Select FlexFlight flight, departing Mon, Oct 2 from Velana Intl. to Bandaranaike Intl., returning Mon, Oct 9, priced at $371 just found
Thu, Oct 5 - Mon, Oct 30
MLE
Velana Intl.
CMB
Bandaranaike Intl.
$378 Roundtrip, found 14 hours ago
$378
Roundtrip
found 14 hours ago
Select flydubai flight, departing Thu, Oct 5 from Velana Intl. to Bandaranaike Intl., returning Mon, Oct 30, priced at $378 found 14 hours ago
Sun, Oct 22 - Sun, Oct 29
MLE
Velana Intl.
CMB
Bandaranaike Intl.
$382 Roundtrip, just found
$382
Roundtrip
just found
Select SriLankan Airlines flight, departing Sun, Oct 22 from Velana Intl. to Bandaranaike Intl., returning Sun, Oct 29, priced at $382 just found
Sun, Oct 1 - Sat, Oct 14
MLE
Velana Intl.
CMB
Bandaranaike Intl.
$450 Roundtrip, found 20 hours ago
$450
Roundtrip
found 20 hours ago
Select Vistara flight, departing Sun, Oct 1 from Velana Intl. to Bandaranaike Intl., returning Sat, Oct 14, priced at $450 found 20 hours ago
Sat, Oct 7 - Sun, Oct 29
MLE
Velana Intl.
CMB
Bandaranaike Intl.
$518 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$518
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select IndiGo flight, departing Sat, Oct 7 from Velana Intl. to Bandaranaike Intl., returning Sun, Oct 29, priced at $518 found 2 days ago
Tue, Apr 23 - Tue, May 7
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
CMB
Bandaranaike Intl.
$952 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$952
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Tue, Apr 23 from Los Angeles Intl. to Bandaranaike Intl., returning Tue, May 7, priced at $952 found 1 day ago
Sun, Mar 10 - Mon, Mar 25
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
CMB
Bandaranaike Intl.
$999 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$999
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Sun, Mar 10 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Bandaranaike Intl., returning Mon, Mar 25, priced at $999 found 1 hour ago
Thu, Nov 9 - Wed, Nov 22
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
CMB
Bandaranaike Intl.
$1,010 Roundtrip, found 11 hours ago
$1,010
Roundtrip
found 11 hours ago
Select SriLankan Airlines flight, departing Thu, Nov 9 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Bandaranaike Intl., returning Wed, Nov 22, priced at $1,010 found 11 hours ago
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
DMKSeeduwa - KatunayakeNovember 1 to November 5$205
KULSeeduwa - KatunayakeNovember 5 to November 16$237
SINSeeduwa - KatunayakeNovember 4 to November 15$293
HKGSeeduwa - KatunayakeOctober 30 to November 20$338
PVGSeeduwa - KatunayakeNovember 5 to November 13$349
SYDSeeduwa - KatunayakeNovember 18 to November 26$567
MELSeeduwa - KatunayakeOctober 25 to November 9$576
LHRSeeduwa - KatunayakeNovember 5 to November 14$631
FCOSeeduwa - KatunayakeJanuary 7 to January 21$703
YYZSeeduwa - KatunayakeOctober 11 to November 9$1,246
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
KULSeeduwa - KatunayakeOctober 1 to October 9$270
DMKSeeduwa - KatunayakeOctober 1 to October 8$279
SINSeeduwa - KatunayakeSeptember 30 to October 30$347
LHRSeeduwa - KatunayakeOctober 1 to October 10$691
HKGSeeduwa - KatunayakeSeptember 29 to October 7$798
SYDSeeduwa - KatunayakeSeptember 29 to December 1$865
MELSeeduwa - KatunayakeOctober 1 to October 8$917
PVGSeeduwa - KatunayakeSeptember 29 to October 8$929
FCOSeeduwa - KatunayakeSeptember 30 to October 9$1,009
YYZSeeduwa - KatunayakeSeptember 30 to October 6$1,524
*Prices include taxes and fees

Best Sri Lanka Flight and Hotel Packages

Explorer by eco team -Dambana
3.0-star property

Explorer by eco team -Dambana

Nov 9 - Nov 15

6 night stay

New York (JFK) to Colombo (CMB)

Qatar Airways • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
Save 100% on your flightPrice was $8,294, price is now $6,854 per person
per person
Explorer by Eco Team - Wasgamuwa National Park
3.0-star property

Explorer by Eco Team - Wasgamuwa National Park

Nov 9 - Nov 15

6 night stay

New York (JFK) to Colombo (CMB)

Qatar Airways • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
Save 100% on your flightPrice was $7,831, price is now $6,526 per person
per person
Haggai - Tourist Bangalow
3.0-star property

Haggai - Tourist Bangalow

Oct 1 - Oct 6

5 night stay

New York (JFK) to Colombo (CMB)

Qatar Airways • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
Save 100% on your flightPrice was $14,079, price is now $12,117 per person
per person
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Marino Beach Colombo

Marino Beach Colombo

5 out of 5
590 Marine Drive, Colombo, WP
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Colombo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Marino Mall and Saskia Fernando Gallery are located nearby. Discover genuine guest reviews for Marino Beach Colombo, in Bambalapitiya neighborhood, along with the latest prices and availability – book now.
9.2/10 Wonderful! (630 reviews)
"There are multiple activities within walking distance - casino, spa, bar, pool. sea, restaurant, shopping mall, etc. The hotel is self contained and enjoyable by family members of different ages. It is affordable compared to other hotels in Colombo. It is new and well maintained. Staff speak English, ..."

Reviewed on Sep 22, 2023

Marino Beach Colombo
Granbell Hotel Colombo

Granbell Hotel Colombo

3.5 out of 5
282/5, Kollupitiya Road, Colombo 03, Colombo, Western Province
Stay at this 3.5-star spa hotel in Colombo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Liberty Plaza and United States Embassy Colombo are located nearby. Discover genuine guest reviews for Granbell Hotel Colombo along with the latest prices and availability – book now.
7.8/10 Good! (46 reviews)
"The rooftop. If ever you can assign one or two attendance in the pool side and have the service for food, beverage and towels will be great"

Reviewed on Sep 4, 2023

Granbell Hotel Colombo
Mandarina Colombo

Mandarina Colombo

5 out of 5
433, Galle Road, Colombo
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Colombo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Marino Mall and Saskia Fernando Gallery are located nearby. Discover genuine guest reviews for Mandarina Colombo, in Bambalapitiya neighborhood, along with the latest prices and availability – book now.
8.4/10 Very Good! (651 reviews)
Great stay
"Great stay. Right across a mall. Rooftop pool and breakfast place and gym. Rooms are compact but neat and decent amenities. We took triple room and the third bed had semi privacy which is great. Will book again in future. Staff are great and smiling. Pathum has the biggest smile and warm nature. ..."

Reviewed on Sep 18, 2023

Mandarina Colombo
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Shangri-La Colombo

Shangri-La Colombo

5 out of 5
1 Galle Face, Colombo
Stay at this 5-star luxury hotel in Colombo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 restaurants. Popular attractions One Galle Face and Beira Lake are located nearby. Discover genuine guest reviews for Shangri-La Colombo along with the latest prices and availability – book now.
9.2/10 Wonderful! (292 reviews)
"By far the best hotel in Colombo. Immaculate property, conveniently located within the One Galle Face Shopping Mall complex (huge food court!), attentive staff, amazing restaurants. Wouldn't change a thing!"

Reviewed on Sep 13, 2023

Shangri-La Colombo
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Frequently asked questions

Can I fly to Sri Lanka right now?
Before you go ahead and book, visit Travelocity’s Covid-19 Travel Advisor. Plug in your destination, travel dates and vaccination status to check if any additional restrictions apply. It’s important to also check on any guidance with official government sites and check with your travel insurance issuer too.
How much is the cheapest flight to Sri Lanka?
Based on prices found over the last seven days, a roundtrip flight to Sri Lanka started at as little as $168. If you’re flexible with your dates, it makes it easy to land a great bargain. This price was available on Travelocity for flights to Sri Lanka departing within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
If I cannot travel due to COVID-19, can I change my booking to a later date?
Find useful information about making changes to your flight, as well as requesting a refund, on our Customer Service Portal link. Before purchasing your tickets to Sri Lanka, make sure you check out the terms and conditions of the airline you’re thinking of flying with.
What is the cheapest month to fly to Sri Lanka?
Be sure to leave October empty in your calendar, because it’s the cheapest month to jet to Sri Lanka. That’s based on Travelocity’s direct flight demand from January to December last year. With more money in your wallet, you can go on a shopping binge, go for a fancy meal or whatever else you like!
How can I check my flight status to Sri Lanka?
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How do I find the best deals on flights to Sri Lanka?
A simple way to snag an amazing deal is to be flexible with your dates. First, search for your flight to Sri Lanka, then hit the “Flexible dates” box at the top of the results. It will reveal prices for nearby dates. Want more advice? Book sooner than later. To give you an idea of costs, $168 was the most affordable price for a return flight to Sri Lanka in the last seven days. This price was available on Travelocity for flights departing within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Why should I book my flight to Sri Lanka with Travelocity?
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What are the most popular flight routes to Sri Lanka?
Take a look at these major flight routes to Sri Lanka and start organizing your next adventure:

  • Male (MLE-Velana Intl.) to Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) - 1,022 flights a month.
  • Chennai (MAA-Chennai Intl.) to Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) - 875 flights a month.
  • Delhi (DEL-Indira Gandhi Intl.) to Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) - 762 flights a month.

How much is a flight to Sri Lanka on average?
Tickets for roundtrip flights to Sri Lanka cost between $168 and $1,524 in the last seven days. The moment you find an awesome deal, snap it up and get ready to enjoy your next wonderful adventure with Travelocity. These prices were available on Travelocity for flights departing within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
How long is the average flight to Sri Lanka?
The duration of a direct flight to Sri Lanka can vary, but here you can check out the average travel times for a few main routes:

  • Male (MLE-Velana Intl.) to Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) - 1 hour and 29 minutes
  • Chennai (MAA-Chennai Intl.) to Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) - 1 hour and 27 minutes
  • Delhi (DEL-Indira Gandhi Intl.) to Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) - 3 hours and 33 minutes

What can I expect on a flight to Sri Lanka?
That depends on several factors. Is your flight to Sri Lanka short or long? Are you flying with a full-service airline or a low-cost one? These things will affect your experience in the air. If you’re flying long haul, most airlines offer warm meals, drinks and entertainment. Low-cost carriers are a fantastic option when it comes to cheap flights for family vacations or shorter trips. That said, they generally won’t have the same inclusions as a full-service carrier.

Destinations in Sri Lanka

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.