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Tear in the heart of the Indian Ocean, the best way to get to Sri Lanka is to fly. The main airport is Bandaranaike International Airport. The best time to go there is from January to March so ticket prices tend to be higher at this time. Prices vary depending on airline, season and departure airport.
From the United Kingdom, there are no direct flights to Sri Lanka so you will have to catch a connecting flight. Oman Air and Qatar Airways are just some of the airlines offering flights from the United Kingdom to Bandaranaike Airport. Return economy flights from London to Sri Lanka start from around £312, but do depend on the airline and the season. A flight takes around 13 hours from the UK.
From the United States of America, there are no direct flights to Sri Lanka, all destinations have at least 1 stop where you will have to catch a connecting flight. Kuwait Airways and Etihad Airways both offer flights. Prices start from around $423 depending on which airline you fly with, the city you fly from and the time of year. From the USA a flight to Sri Lanka takes around 20 hours.
There are no direct flights from Australia, New Zealand or South Africa to Sri Lanka. Emirates and Qantas operate flights to here. Flights from Australia cost between AUS$388 and AUS$2,031. Flights from New Zealand cost between NZ$817 and NZ$1,469. Prices depend on the season, airline and departure city. From Australia a flight to Sri Lanka takes just around 15 hours. From New Zealand expect a flight time just under 17 hours. Flights from South Africa cost between ZAR7,389 and ZAR11,471 depending on the time of year. A flight to Sri Lanka takes around 14 hours.
