Question 1

What popular landmarks are in Sri Lanka?

Accepted Answer

While there are more than just a few landmarks in Sri Lanka, most momondo users find Galle Fortress, Negombo Beach, Arugam Bay Beach, and Unawatuna Beach to be the most interesting places to see in the country.

Question 2

What is the best airport to land at to visit Galle Fortress?

Accepted Answer

The closest airport to Galle Fortress is Koggala Airport, which is located in Galle. If you plan on visiting or staying in this area, landing at Koggala Airport will be your best bet.

Question 3

What is the most popular airport in Sri Lanka to fly to?

Accepted Answer

The most popular airport in Sri Lanka to fly to is Colombo Bandaranaike Intl, based on our data. In the past 12 months, 98% of all momondo users who travelled to Sri Lanka chose to fly into Colombo Bandaranaike Intl airport, which is located in the city of Colombo.

Question 4

How much are flights to Sri Lanka?

Accepted Answer

The cost to fly to Sri Lanka varies based on a variety of factors, but you can expect to find prices as low as $626 or as high as $5,506. Based on recent airfare data, we’ve found that a ticket to Sri Lanka for $2,128 or less is a good deal, whereas $2,263 is the average cost.

Question 5

What is the best day of the week to fly to Sri Lanka?

Accepted Answer

Wednesday is the best day of the week to fly to Sri Lanka based on flight prices. Thursday is another affordable option. If you are looking to save money on flights to Sri Lanka, then try to avoid flying out on a Sunday since this is when prices are at their highest.

Question 6

When did momondo last update prices for flights to Sri Lanka?

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Prices for flights to Sri Lanka are refreshed on a daily basis.

Question 7

How many operators does momondo search for flights to Sri Lanka?

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As of April 2024, there are 20 operators available to choose from for flights to Sri Lanka.

Question 8

How old do you have to be to fly to Sri Lanka?

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The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel to Sri Lanka.

Question 9

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Sri Lanka?

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The travel and health documents required for your trip to Sri Lanka can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Sri Lanka. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

Question 10

How long does it take to fly to Sri Lanka?

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Flights to Sri Lanka from Australia are mainly available from Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide. The average flight time is between about 11 and 13h on the shorter flights, with longer ones taking an average of around 20h. The fastest options are from Melbourne. Sri Lankan Airlines offers daily flights that only take about 10h and 45min to reach Sri Lanka, landing in Colombo. Flights from Sydney only take about 15min longer, so there’s not much difference in travel time from take-off to touchdown, also flying with Sri Lankan Airlines. These are available about three times a week. If you leave from Adelaide, you’ll be looking at a flight of about 11h, either on Singapore Airlines or Malaysia Airlines. Slightly longer and sometimes cheaper flights from here take between 12 and 15h. These are operated by Jetstar, Regional Express (REX), Virgin Australia and Qantas, with a few flights offered by Qatar Airways and Cathay Pacific. All of these flights land in Colombo. You have loads of choices in terms of timing and airfare.

Question 11

Can you get direct flights to Sri Lanka from Australia?

Accepted Answer

Sri Lankan Airlines operates non-stop Sri Lanka flights out of Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) and Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD), both landing at Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB). These take around 10h and 15min, and 11h, respectively. You won’t be able to book any direct flights from Adelaide, but you can fly from Adelaide Airport (ADL) in about 12h by booking with Malaysia Airlines. This flight stops at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) on the way to Colombo. Two other 12-hour options from Adelaide are with Qantas or Singapore Airlines. They both fly to Sri Lanka daily, with a stopover at Singapore Changi Airport (SIN), where you’ll transfer to Sri Lankan Airlines if you’re on the Qantas flight. If you prefer, you can fly on Jetstar or Virgin Australia via Sydney, where you’ll transfer to Sri Lankan Airlines for the flight to Colombo. You can also fly straight from Sydney in about 12h and 50min by catching a Singapore Airlines flight via Changi Airport.

Question 12

What is the best way to travel around Sri Lanka?

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The towns and cities in the Colombo region are the largest and most vibrant for tourists to visit, including the city of Colombo itself, which is the main destination for international arrivals. From Colombo, you can get to Dehiwala in just under 15min on the Line 57 bus. Or you can get there in about 20min on the 4022 or 4078 trains. If you hail a taxi or hire a car, it’s about a 15-minute drive. Close to Dehiwala is Moratuwa, about 25min away on the Line 15 bus and roughly 30min away by train. If you drive or catch a taxi, the trip will take just under 25min. Ethul Kotte is about a 10-minute drive just outside Colombo. Unfortunately, there isn’t any public transport to get you there. The town of Kandy is a bit further inland, near the Victoria Randenigala Rantebe Nature Sanctuary. You can fly from Colombo’s domestic Diyawanna Oya Airport (DWO) to the small Kandy regional airport (KDW) in about 1h and 15min. Otherwise, there’s a train which takes about 2h and 30min. Driving there takes around 2h.

Question 13

Does an Australian citizen need a passport or visa to fly to Sri Lanka?

Accepted Answer

As an Australian passport holder, you automatically qualify for a Sri Lankan visitor’s visa when you arrive in the country. So you don’t have to worry about organising it beforehand as you’ll receive it at your arrival airport. What you do need to get before your flight is a Sri Lankan ETA, which you can easily get online in about 30min.

Question 14

What popular landmarks are in Sri Lanka?

Accepted Answer

While there are more than just a few landmarks in Sri Lanka, most momondo users find Galle Fortress, Negombo Beach, Arugam Bay Beach, and Unawatuna Beach to be the most interesting places to see in the country.

Question 15

What is the best airport to land at to visit Galle Fortress?

Accepted Answer

The closest airport to Galle Fortress is Koggala Airport, which is located in Galle. If you plan on visiting or staying in this area, landing at Koggala Airport will be your best bet.

Question 16

What is the best day of the week to fly to Sri Lanka?

Accepted Answer

Wednesday is the best day of the week to fly to Sri Lanka based on flight prices. Thursday is another affordable option. If you are looking to save money on flights to Sri Lanka, then try to avoid flying out on a Sunday since this is when prices are at their highest.

Question 17

What is the most popular airport in Sri Lanka to fly to?

Accepted Answer

The most popular airport in Sri Lanka to fly to is Colombo Bandaranaike Intl, based on our data. In the past 12 months, 98% of all momondo users who travelled to Sri Lanka chose to fly into Colombo Bandaranaike Intl airport, which is located in the city of Colombo.

Question 18

How much are flights to Sri Lanka?

Accepted Answer

The cost to fly to Sri Lanka varies based on a variety of factors, but you can expect to find prices as low as $626 or as high as $5,506. Based on recent airfare data, we’ve found that a ticket to Sri Lanka for $2,128 or less is a good deal, whereas $2,263 is the average cost.

Best One-Way Price	$312
Best Round-Trip Price	$563
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Departing	Destination	Best Time	Best Price
Perth	Colombo	11h 50m	$568
Melbourne	Colombo	10h 45m	$712
Sydney	Colombo	11h 15m	$743
Brisbane	Colombo	18h 45m	$815
Adelaide	Colombo	15h 25m	$1,248
Darwin	Colombo	31h 05m	$1,322
Canberra	Colombo	17h 10m	$1,389
Cairns	Colombo	31h 10m	$1,492
Maroochydore	Colombo	37h 15m	$1,555
Hobart	Colombo	20h 00m	$1,655
Townsville	Colombo	42h 15m	$1,924
Coolangatta	Colombo	18h 55m	$1,985
Sydney	Sigiriya	26h 00m	$2,014
Newcastle	Colombo	35h 50m	$2,089

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