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Cheap flights from Manchester to Sri Lanka from £280

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 31/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAN — CMB
27 Dec — 3 Jan1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Manchester to Sri Lanka

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Manchester (MAN) to Sri Lanka (LK0). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 22 December 2024.

Round-trip from

£642

One-way from

£280
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 13/1-19/1
  • 3 total stops
  • 51h 15m total
  • Manchester to Sri Lanka
31/12
  • 31/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 40h 45m total
  • Manchester to Sri Lanka

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Cheapest flights from Manchester to Sri Lanka
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Manchester to Sri Lanka. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 22 December 2024.

Sun 29/1208:40MAN - CMB
2 stops40h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 13/110:15CMB - MAN
1 stop25h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/12£742
Tue 31/1213:10MAN - CMB
2 stops23h 45mEmirates
Thu 16/120:15CMB - MAN
2 stops27h 55mEmirates
Deal found 21/12£974
Mon 30/1214:05MAN - CMB
1 stop20h 55mQatar Airways
Tue 14/110:15CMB - MAN
1 stop31h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 21/12£984
Mon 30/1205:55MAN - CMB
2 stops31h 35mChina Eastern
Mon 13/120:20CMB - MAN
2 stops49h 05mChina Eastern
Deal found 21/12£1,002
Sat 28/1214:15MAN - CMB
1 stop34h 15mTurkish Airlines
Sat 18/107:15CMB - MAN
1 stop35h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 21/12£1,043
Mon 30/1219:50MAN - CMB
1 stop13h 50mEtihad Airways
Sun 12/104:20CMB - MAN
1 stop31h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 21/12£1,108
Wed 25/1213:20MAN - CMB
2 stops20h 10mAir India
Wed 1/108:10CMB - MAN
2 stops19h 50mAir India
Deal found 21/12£1,179
Wed 25/1217:15MAN - CMB
2 stops38h 10mKLM
Thu 27/313:55CMB - MAN
2 stops28h 20mKLM
Deal found 22/12£1,185
Sun 29/1210:25MAN - CMB
2 stops17h 40mGulf Air
Wed 15/117:00CMB - MAN
2 stops19h 05mGulf Air
Deal found 21/12£1,197
Mon 30/1207:45MAN - CMB
1 stop13h 40mBritish Airways
Thu 9/103:25CMB - MAN
1 stop21h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 21/12£1,253
Mon 30/1210:25MAN - CMB
1 stop31h 35mCathay Pacific
Thu 9/100:45CMB - MAN
2 stops36h 45mCathay Pacific
Deal found 21/12£1,588
Thu 26/1206:25MAN - CMB
2 stops20h 55mLufthansa
Fri 24/110:05CMB - MAN
3 stops18h 45mLufthansa
Deal found 21/12£1,987

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ManchesterColombo

MAN - CMB

MANCMB

Manchester

Mon 13/1

16:55-06:10

2 stops31h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 19/1

04:20-18:20

1 stop19h 30m

£642

ManchesterColombo

MAN - CMB

MANCMB

Manchester

Wed 19/2

10:25-09:35

2 stops17h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 5/3

17:00-06:35

2 stops19h 05m

£644

ManchesterColombo

MAN - CMB

MANCMB

Manchester

Tue 6/5

17:35-05:15

1 stop31h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 16/5

06:45-22:25

1 stop20h 10m

£656

ManchesterColombo

MAN - CMB

MANCMB

Manchester

Wed 29/1

19:50-20:35

1 stop19h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 12/2

09:40-18:20

1 stop14h 10m

£663

ManchesterColombo

MAN - CMB

MANCMB

Manchester

Tue 6/5

08:15-03:25

1 stop14h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 15/5

03:35-13:15

1 stop14h 10m

£712

ManchesterColombo

MAN - CMB

MANCMB

Manchester

Fri 21/2

17:00-15:00

2 stops40h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 7/3

16:00-10:05

2 stops47h 35m

£740

ManchesterColombo

MAN - CMB

MANCMB

Manchester

Wed 26/3

06:00-19:00

2 stops31h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 5/4

20:30-21:45

2 stops29h 45m

£746

ManchesterColombo

MAN - CMB

MANCMB

Manchester

Wed 26/2

15:45-15:00

2 stops17h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 12/3

08:10-22:30

2 stops19h 50m

£765

ManchesterColombo

MAN - CMB

MANCMB

Manchester

Wed 26/3

13:10-18:25

2 stops23h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 1/5

22:05-07:45

1 stop14h 10m

£777

ManchesterColombo

MAN - CMB

MANCMB

Manchester

Tue 31/12

08:00-06:15

3 stops40h 45m

£280

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Best time to book a flight from Manchester to Sri Lanka

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Sri Lanka from Manchester with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from Manchester to Sri Lanka

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Manchester to Sri Lanka including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Manchester to Sri Lanka?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manchester to Sri Lanka (average of £853). Flying from Manchester to Sri Lanka in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,283). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MAN to LK?

Find hourly flight availability from Manchester to Sri Lanka. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 22 December 2024.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Manchester to Sri Lanka as you normally would.

Rainfall in Sri Lanka by month

Plan your trip to Sri Lanka by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Sri Lanka ranges from 60.0 - 350.0 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 350.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Sri Lanka when rainfall is around 60.0 mm.

Temperature in Sri Lanka by month

Plan your trip to Sri Lanka by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Sri Lanka, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, March is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 27.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Sri Lanka

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sri Lanka. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Sri Lanka. Reviews last updated 22 December 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with Turkish Airlines, Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways from Manchester to Sri Lanka have to say. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very Good
3,400 reviews

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

8.1
Very Good
3,400 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,400 reviews

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

7.6
Good
1,605 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,400 reviews

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

7.5
Good
3,789 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,400 reviews

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

7.4
Good
1,208 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,400 reviews

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

7.3
Good
3,900 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,400 reviews

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Manchester to Sri Lanka. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airports serve Sri Lanka to Manchester flights?

    Manchester has one airport from which all flights from Sri Lanka will arrive at. This airport is Manchester Airport (MAN.) Whereas, Sri Lanka is gifted with lots of airports that your flight could possibly depart from. Just some of these popular airports include Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (HRI), Jaffna International Airport (JAF), Colombo International Airport (RML), and more. Both of these airports are well located and offer a large number of taxis available or good transportation routes. Flights between the two locations can be done so via a selection of popular airlines. The most common flights between the two locations are flights that require stopovers. These flights can differ in duration, depending on a variety of factors like your airline, choice of location, as well as when you choose to travel.

  • Which airlines fly directly from Sri Lanka to Manchester?

    Unfortunately, there are no direct to Manchester from Sri Lanka. Although there are no direct flights, you will be able to find a large number of flights from Sri Lanka to Manchester. However, these flights will require a connecting flight of either one or two locations. Popular airlines flying this route include Qatar Airways, British Airways, Turkish Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Emirates, Etihad Airways, and more. Your chosen airline could also influence the cost of your flight.

  • What are the stopover options between Sri Lanka to Manchester?

    Passengers aboard flights to Manchester will be happy to know that there are many stopover options to choose from between the two locations. Just some of the popular locations include Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH), Istanbul Airport (IST), Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH), Dubai International Airport (DXB), as well as many others. Flights that require stopovers or connecting flights are the most common option of flight from Sri Lanka to Manchester. You will have the option of either one or two stopovers. All stopovers are dependent on a variety of factors, like your chosen airline, your arrival airport, and when you chose to travel. Stopovers can also highly influence your flight time duration, depending on the location itself.

  • Do I need a passport or visa to fly from Sri Lanka to Manchester?

    Those that are flying from Sri Lanka to Manchester will need a valid passport. UK citizens will have had to make sure that their passport was valid throughout the duration of their trip to Sri Lanka and must have also held an additional six months on validity from the date that they entered Sri Lanka. Passengers must also have obtained permission to travel from the Sri Lanka Tourist Authority. Once permission was obtained, passengers will have had to apply for an online Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA).

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Manchester to Sri Lanka?

    Manchester (MAN) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Manchester to Sri Lanka. It is only a 8.9 mi journey to Manchester (MAN) from Manchester’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Manchester to Sri Lanka one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as £394 on Gulf Air. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Etihad Airways from £421 and Qatar Airways from £435 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Manchester to Sri Lanka that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Manchester to Sri Lanka flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Manchester to Sri Lanka?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Manchester to Sri Lanka.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Manchester to Sri Lanka?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Manchester to Sri Lanka by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Manchester to Sri Lanka?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manchester to Sri Lanka (average of £853). Flying from Manchester to Sri Lanka in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,283). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 9 airlines flying from Manchester to Sri Lanka

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China EasternCheapest£373Average£897FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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SWISSCheapest£555Average£597FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Gulf AirCheapest£592Average£689FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£635Average£785FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£646Average£740FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapest£688Average£843FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£694Average£868FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest£752Average£896FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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SriLankan AirlinesCheapest£870Average£1,078FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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