Cheapest flights to cities in Sri Lanka
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Useful information for your flight to Sri Lanka
Get up-to-date answers for some of the most frequently asked questions regarding flying to Sri Lanka
What are the most popular cities to visit in Sri Lanka?
Some of the world’s most well-traveled cities are in Sri Lanka. The most popular city to travel to in Sri Lanka is Colombo, which momondo users choose as their landing destination 200% more often than other cities. The next most popular cities in Sri Lanka are Jaffna and Sigiriya.
What popular landmarks are in Sri Lanka?
While there are more than just a few landmarks in Sri Lanka, most momondo users find Galle Fortress, Pasikuda Beach, Negombo Beach, and Arugam Bay Beach to be the most interesting places to see in the country.
What is the best airport to land at to visit Galle Fortress?
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.
What is the cheapest flight to Sri Lanka?
The best prices found on momondo for flights to Sri Lanka are:
$172 per person with SriLankan Airlines
$173 per person with Air India
$185 per person with Malindo AirHow long is the flight from Australia to Sri Lanka?
Flight times from Australia to Sri Lanka vary, but if you’re flying out of Sydney Kingsford Smith and flying into Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (one of the most popular routes), then the duration is 11h on average. Another popular route from Australia to Sri Lanka is flying from Melbourne to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl, which will take roughly 10h 35m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.
What is the most popular airport in Sri Lanka to fly to?
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 traveled to Sri Lanka chose to fly into Colombo Bandaranaike Intl airport, which is located in the city of Colombo.
How much are flights to Sri Lanka?
The cost to fly to Sri Lanka varies based on a variety of factors, but you can expect to find prices as low as $302 or as high as $4,333. Based on recent airfare data, we’ve found that a ticket to Sri Lanka for $1,307 or less is a good deal, whereas $1,369 is the average cost.
Popular cities and sights
Looking to visit Sri Lanka? Check out these cities and spend time seeing some of the most popular sights in the country
Colombo
National Art Gallery
Murugan Hindu Temple
Dutch Period Museum
National Museum of Colombo
Dutch Hospital
Sigiriya
Sigiriya Museum
Sigiriya Archaeological Site
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Cheapest flight routes to Sri Lanka
These routes have the cheapest flights to Sri Lanka found by momondo users in Australia
| Departing | Destination | Best Time | Best Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne | Colombo | 10h 35m | $1,004 |
| Sydney | Colombo | 11h 00m | $1,052 |
| Coolangatta | Colombo | 21h 55m | $1,344 |
| Adelaide | Colombo | 22h 25m | $1,368 |
| Sydney | Sigiriya | 42h 20m | $1,379 |
| Brisbane | Colombo | 14h 15m | $1,488 |
| Cairns | Colombo | 19h 45m | $1,509 |
| Perth | Colombo | 19h 20m | $1,531 |
| Newcastle | Colombo | 30h 45m | $1,651 |
| Canberra | Colombo | 30h 25m | $2,049 |
| Hobart | Colombo | 40h 15m | $2,246 |
| Townsville | Colombo | 30h 05m | $2,799 |
| Darwin | Colombo | 32h 55m | $4,023 |
| Maroochydore | Colombo | 19h 45m | $4,527 |
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