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Flight from London Stansted Airport to Colombo

FAQs - booking Sri Lanka flights

  • Can I leave from different British airports to fly to Sri Lanka?

    You can easily find cheap flights to Sri Lanka departing from a UK city near you. All five of London's airports offer them, and you can also choose to leave from both major airports in Scotland: Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) and Glasgow Airport (GLA). If you're in Northern Ireland you can leave from Belfast City Airport (BHD) and from Dublin Airport (DUB) in Ireland. Otherwise you'll find flights leaving from other major airports, like Manchester (MAN) and Newcastle (NCL). All of them land at Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) in Colombo.

  • How do I get to the centre of Colombo from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)?

    It will take you about 45 min to get from Bandaranaike Airport to the Colombo city centre by bus. From the airport terminal, follow the signs to the Katunayake Airport Bus Station. The National Transport Commission buses leave every 30 min, taking you straight to the central Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal. You can also take a Sri Lankan Railways train from the same Katunayake departure terminal to Central Maradana Station. This will take just under 1 hour.

  • Are there non-stop flights to Sri Lanka?

    The only airline that flies directly to Sri Lanka from the UK is SriLankan Airlines, which flies from London Heathrow (LHR). All other airlines, including Etihad Airways and Saudia flying from Manchester, will include at least one stopover. Emirates flies from Newcastle Airport (NCL) via Dubai.

  • Can I carry duty free alcohol into Sri Lanka?

    Visitors to Sri Lanka who want to enjoy their favourite drink while on holiday are allowed to take up to 1.5 litres of spirits and two bottles of wine into the country duty free. This can be carried as hand luggage if purchased at your departure airport or in the hold if purchased before checking in.

  • Is it easy to fly from Colombo to other locations in Sri Lanka?

    There are a number of small domestic airports located in cities such as Koggala, Dickwella and Trincomalee and it is possible to book connecting flights from Colombo to these locations. SriLankan Airlines operates an air taxi service in codeshare with Cinnamon Air, which flies small aircraft between the major cities.

  • I am travelling to Hikkaduwa Beach, where should I fly to?

    As Hikkaduwa Beach is located to the south of Sri Lanka, you will need to book a flight into Colombo and then organise for a road or rail transfer to take you the 71.45 mi to your final destination.

  • How long is the flight to Sri Lanka?

    An average direct flight from the United Kingdom to Sri Lanka takes 22h 11m, covering a distance of 5456 miles. The most popular route is London - Colombo with an average flight time of 10h 20m.

  • What is the cheapest flight to Sri Lanka?

    The cheapest ticket to Sri Lanka from the United Kingdom found in the last 72 hours was £348 one-way, and £436 round-trip. The most popular route is London Heathrow to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was £518.

  • Which airlines fly to Sri Lanka?

    Air Canada & SriLankan Airlines fly the most frequently from the United Kingdom to Sri Lanka. The most popular route is from London to Colombo, and Air Canada and SriLankan Airlines fly this route the most.

  • What are the most popular destinations in Sri Lanka?

    Based on KAYAK flight searches, the most popular destination is Sigiriya (100% of total searches to Sri Lanka).

  • How does KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a given destination and date is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

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Top tips for finding cheap flights to Sri Lanka

  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Sri Lanka flight deals.
  • You can often find cheap flights to Sri Lanka by choosing those that make more than one stopover en route. A good example of this is the combination flight operated by Lufthansa together with SriLankan Airlines from Heathrow Airport (LHR), which lands first at Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and then at Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Airport (BOM).
  • While it's not mandatory to use child seats for young children if you're hiring a car, it's highly recommended, as the traffic conditions can be busy and erratic in the centre of Colombo, after you've driven in from the airport. When you find cheap flights to Sri Lanka and book car hire at the same time at KAYAK, remember to book these too.
  • You can save significantly on carbon emissions by choosing specific flights on this route. SriLankan Airlines flights departing from Heathrow emit just under 50% less CO2 than average, making it a very attractive option. Otherwise choose the combination flight between Air India and SriLankan Airlines to save over 55%.
  • Sri Lanka has one international airport, which is located in the capital, Colombo. Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is situated to the north of Colombo and receives flights from the UK to Sri Lanka and also has onward connections to domestic airports, such as Sigiriya Airport (GIU) in the centre of the country.
  • If you are planning on travelling to Sri Lanka in April, you should be aware that airfares might be higher during this period, especially in the latter half of the month, as the Sinhalese New Year is celebrated in the middle of April every year and Sri Lanka becomes a popular destination.
  • For visitors wanting to spend time in the centre of Sri Lanka, you might consider booking a connecting domestic flight from Colombo to Sigiriya Airport. There are regular flights to Sigiriya operated by Cinnamon Air, Sri Lanka’s domestic airline, and from this base, you can continue your exploration via other forms of transport.
  • Visitors to Sri Lanka must have a visa to enter the country and while it is possible to do this on arrival at the airport in Colombo, you could save time by applying for an ETA visa online beforehand. The visa is valid for 30 days, starting from the date of your arrival in Sri Lanka, but this can be extended for up to 6 months.
  • It is better to buy your Sri Lankan currency once you have arrived in the country as traveller’s cheques are often not accepted. There are money exchange counters and ATMs at the airport in Colombo and it is a good idea to change some money as soon as you land in case you need to pay for your airport transfer in cash.
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Top 5 airlines flying to Sri Lanka

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from the United Kingdom to Sri Lanka? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3915 reviews
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Airline reviews

Flights were both delayed. No luggage on arrival for the whole plane and no contact since submitting a PIR.

2.0 MediocreSean, Apr 2024LGW - DXB
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Flights were both delayed. No luggage on arrival for the whole plane and no contact since submitting a PIR.

Absolutely terrible delays for 3 hours changed seats after we paid an upgrade on both legs. It appears it’s up to us to request a refund after they down graded our seat. Never again !!

They had superb boarding (started an hour before flight time). Timely pushback from them gate and an early arrival. Flight and service was very comfortable. I wanted to move my flight to an earlier one, only thing was there was no one at emirates in Heathrow to help. Had to call the call the center and pay to change. There were ample seats on the flight though

Probably the best flight I’ve ever been on. Emirates first class is leagues beyond British airways and Lufthansa’s.

The boarding was very chaotic and some airline staff were rude. This needs attending to.

Lovely experience. I feel like travelling in Emirates.. The flights are always superb.Vegan food served was really good..

Quality and tasty Food and service, bigger seat comfort and leg room, etc.

Ask for extra blanket if needed. Also middle seating have bad access position to access reading light and vent so only choose those seating if traveling as family or friends, etc.

The plane and services in Emirates flight from Los Angeles to Dubai were very good . But plane and services in flight from Dubai to Delhi were very poor/uncomfortable. Staff at Dubai and crew in Dubai plane was very very disappointing|shabby. Wheel chair was given only for a very small part of layover at Dubai and we faced great inconvenience. In short , our experience Dubai onwards(fly Dubai) was very bad and uncomfortable.

Provide latest releases in Movies as they used to do.

More facilities to transport to the gates......felt too much walking distance

Qatar airways from Doha to guangzhau was excellent big bird Boeing 777 more room and smoothly flight, I Love it

It was a long flight but overall a good one. The one thing that I would comment on is that there is a real problem with disposable plastic products when it comes to the meal service. It would be great for Qatar Airways to find ways to make its meal service more circular and reduce the immense amount of waste.

I staff or crew they were very friendly and humbly, they done theirs service very well, I appreciate them and thank you to the company or Qatar 🇶🇦 Government for providing as good service in their flight ,once again, thank you 😊 🙏 😀 😉 👍

This is my first and last flight with Qatar because when we go for boarding pass in Delhi airport the team asked for money charging me for hand baggage which is technically including with my ticket so also we get one our temple pics I ask them to checking in but they tell me I have to pay $500 dollars for that additional which is not make sense than I diseased to throw away because I can’t take with us . For carry in beg also I pay some Indian n currency for the guy who help I already pay 6 passengers ticket cost me $8000 so really I’m not happy . PLUS MY 6 checked baggage was damaged I already claim for four beg at airport but now I’m worried about my stuff inside maybe broken too which is more expensive stuff me really bad experience

They shld provide food. Between food they are giving 10 hours gap which is toooo much

Excellent will be flying again in May with Qatar. to Botswana.

Food and entertainment was very very bad. Also, Doha airport is very bad. Entertainment was same for last 1 month....no change. Old movies. Food quality was sub par.

Crews are very rude and unhelpful. Cramped seats in economy. Foods are useless

Terrible. The website insisted that I wasn't logging in correctly to confirm my flight. It also wouldn't let me register as a member. I was unable to get a boarding pass until 4 hours before the flight so I couldn't get through security and had to wait. It was unlike anything I've experienced in decades.

The business class experience is fantastic. The crew were polite but often unavailable even when I tried to call them! I even found myself bringing my used dishes and cutlery up to the crew because no one had come to collect it after over an hour.

Online was good boarding also but a child was crying all the way with no intervention from crew member.

The staff was very nice and polite but it was very very hot and no ways to have some fresh air. It would be nice to have more time to sleep since it was a night flight

I WOULD ADVISE NOT TO BOOK YOUR FLIGHT ON KAYAK. THEY SHOW BETTER FARES AND AFTER I BOOKED MINE, I FIND OUT THAT IT DID NOT INCLUDE LUGGAGE. i HAD TO PAY $800 TO CHECK IN MY BAGS.

Etihad broke my suitcase Also over charged me for luggage

Ripped off and broken seats in Business class. Seats stink and need to request the staff for additional bedsheets. Crew if very friendly though

Everything is good and improved and needs to improve economy class seat more specious so long journey we can enjoy and it will be give more relaxable. Overall all services good and safely landed . I enjoyed my journey and all the cabin crew members services very well.

Sits are very uncomfortable and food quality should be improved. Alcohol you have to ask and wait for more then 1/2 hrs. Don’t feel like to travel in Etihad. It was 1st time we traveled in Etihad now we decided we don’t want to travel in Etihad.

Very very bad service very tight seats never ever flying with Etihad again

Everything was great. Cabin Crew was awesome and very helpful. Thank you so much.

Very good crew, very efficient. Unfortunately not all items listed in duty free catalog were available.

Many changes need to be addressed from airport check in to flight departure. If they observe other major airlines, then they can expect what Sri Lankan airlines need to update their procedures.

Very professional and well managed. On time, great staff and comfortable.

Smooth takeoff and landing. Best service experience in all our travels over the years. Caring and attentive crew. Loved our flight to and fro.

not looking like a national flag carrier.. both the ground team and flight team are far from being kind and helpful. Not sure what's wrong.

Kayak company fake total I m not travel my payment reverse plzzz my credit card

I m not good serves poor serves I m m fake company kayak ok plzz my help my ticket cancel my tripe ok

Terrible experience. Unexpected wait due to staff delay was not taken proper care. Food inflight could be better where as flight attendees on flight hospitality was 100%

Aircraft used fir this route was pretty old. Seats 💺 were hard & difficult to reclaim although it was flat bed

Because of the bubble agreement b/w India and Srilanka, I was not allowed to board the flight to Columbo. My experience about airport representatives was good. They were through in their job and saved my family from getting stuck in Columbo (as I would not be able to fly to Doha because of bubble agreement). So by their prompt attention, such a catastrophe was avoided. For this reason, even without flying with them, I would rate them 7/10.

My worst flying experience so far. This flight was delayed a total of 42 hours and diverted to New York before it was finally cancelled. It was delayed 4 and a half hours in London. As we were scanning our boarding passes at the gate they advised that the flight was being diverted to JFK since the delays caused us to missed the open hours for Charlotte international customs and immigration. We were assured multiple times by airport personnel, flight attendants, and the Pilot that we would land at JFK go through customs and immigration and then reboard the plane to fly to Charlotte in the same night. When we landed in New York the pilot advised us as we were retrieving our carry on luggage that we were delayed till 10am the next morning and to see guest services to get a room for the night. During this time I had to purchase a room for a family member in Charlotte which drove over 4 and a half hours to pick us up from Charlotte. This could have been avoided if American Airlines had been up front about the delay. Then after standing in line for over 2 and a half hours at guest services we were taken by taxi to a hotel 30 minutes out of the way. Luckily I looked for other flights that night and found one at 8 am to get on. The initial flight which we were scheduled to fly to charlotte in was delayed 12 more times and was finally cancelled 42 hours after it was supposed to land. I am unaware of what happened to the guest that were supposed to fly on the flight after we were placed on another flight but 42 hours in delays for a direct flight is absolutely ridiculous.

The boarding to Gatwick was a breeze but the boarding from Gatwick was a nightmare. The onboard service to Gatwick had a lot to be desired but the onboard sevice from Gatwick was amazing ! Very nice,friendly and funny ! Would I recommend BA to anyone.? ! Yes I would!

Really quick check in and security at Heathrow Terminal 5. Staff on board were lovely and very friendly. Could have provided a few more drinks on the flight but they were available at the back of the plane.

Flight boarded and took off late for unknown reasons. Crew insisted we check our hand luggage due to full flight, which it was not even close to full. Then had to wait almost an hour a and a half for the hand luggage to come onto the luggage belt since it was loaded last. This came after many hours of traveling pregnant with my 6 year old daughter. Really didn’t appreciate the unnecessary delays. What the hell?

Left late. Crowded like cattle. Standing and waiting. Food on board getting worse.

Terrible- the flight time was delayed and then I was denied boarding because I arrived at the new time of departure

It was a flight operated by Aer Linus for BA and the plane and crew were very good but the food selection was average.

Flying economy is like being packed into a sardine can.

Flight delayed an hour due to plane maintenance issues after getting in line to board. Issue was plane galley ovens which eliminated hot meals for overseas flight. Cold selections were limited due to availability. Drink and meal service (already an hour delayed) was very slow. Upon arrival in Nashville, had to sit at gate for about 15 minutes before disembarking with no explanation. Local police then boarded plane as we were disembarking so maybe that was the issue.

Boarding good. Seats uncomfortable when lie flat. Food was awful. Tasted stale and chicken was dry. No live tv or flight map. Had to pay for internet.

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