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— CMB
11 Feb — 18 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Sri Lanka in 2026

Find the latest flights to Sri Lanka in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 629,999 searches and data was last updated on 12 January 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 1,498

One-way from

C$ 795

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

C$ 1,990
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 21/1-5/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 92h 35m total
  • Toronto to Colombo
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24/2
  • 24/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 42h 25m total
  • Toronto to Sri Lanka
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (C$ 91 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (C$ 33 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapest flights to Sri Lanka
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Sri Lanka. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 12 January 2026.

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Mon 19/1010:10 p.m.
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3 stops49h 45m
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Deal found 12/1C$ 1,487
Mon 12/13:25 p.m.
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1 stop41h 05m
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Tue 27/18:20 p.m.
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1 stop27h 35m
China Eastern
Deal found 11/1C$ 1,494
Wed 14/13:25 p.m.
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1 stop41h 05m
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Tue 20/11:05 a.m.
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3 stops70h 50m
China Eastern
Deal found 11/1C$ 1,496
Wed 21/13:25 p.m.
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CMB
2 stops45h 45m
China Eastern
Thu 5/21:05 a.m.
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2 stops46h 50m
China Eastern
Deal found 12/1C$ 1,498
Fri 6/28:50 a.m.
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2 stops24h 55m
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Sat 21/34:20 p.m.
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2 stops37h 10m
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Deal found 11/1C$ 1,499
Mon 12/13:25 p.m.
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1 stop41h 05m
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Sat 17/11:05 a.m.
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3 stops46h 50m
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Deal found 11/1C$ 1,502

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Toronto

Route

Depart

Return

Price

TorontoColombo

YYZ - CMB

YYZCMB

Toronto Pearson Intl

Wed 18/3

10:30 p.m.-8:20 a.m.

1 stop24h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 14/4

12:25 a.m.-2:50 p.m.

1 stop23h 55m

C$ 1,607

TorontoColombo

YYZ - CMB

YYZCMB

Toronto Pearson Intl

Thu 22/1

12:35 a.m.-11:30 p.m.

1 stop36h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 27/1

12:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m.

1 stop22h 00m

C$ 1,617

TorontoColombo

YTZ - CMB

YTZCMB

Toronto Island

Thu 5/2

4:25 p.m.-5:25 a.m.

2 stops26h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 5/3

12:50 p.m.-6:10 p.m.

2 stops39h 50m

C$ 1,648

TorontoColombo

YTZ - CMB

YTZCMB

Toronto Island

Wed 4/2

8:30 p.m.-5:25 a.m.

2 stops46h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 4/3

12:50 p.m.-7:55 p.m.

2 stops41h 35m

C$ 1,653

TorontoColombo

YTZ - CMB

YTZCMB

Toronto Island

Tue 31/3

7:45 a.m.-8:35 p.m.

2 stops27h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 13/4

10:00 p.m.-8:54 p.m.

3 stops32h 24m

C$ 1,655

TorontoColombo

YTZ - CMB

YTZCMB

Toronto Island

Sat 31/1

9:30 a.m.-8:15 p.m.

2 stops24h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 17/2

4:00 a.m.-8:52 p.m.

2 stops27h 22m

C$ 1,657

TorontoColombo

YTZ - CMB

YTZCMB

Toronto Island

Tue 3/2

5:30 p.m.-5:25 a.m.

2 stops25h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 7/3

3:20 a.m.-5:10 p.m.

2 stops24h 20m

C$ 1,689

TorontoColombo

YTZ - CMB

YTZCMB

Toronto Island

Thu 5/2

4:25 p.m.-5:25 a.m.

2 stops26h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 7/3

3:20 a.m.-8:20 p.m.

2 stops27h 30m

C$ 1,689

TorontoColombo

YTZ - CMB

YTZCMB

Toronto Island

Tue 28/4

4:30 p.m.-4:45 a.m.

3 stops26h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 28/5

1:10 p.m.-5:52 p.m.

2 stops38h 12m

C$ 1,699

TorontoColombo

YTZ - CMB

YTZCMB

Toronto Island

Tue 27/1

3:30 p.m.-5:25 a.m.

2 stops27h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 3/3

12:50 p.m.-6:10 p.m.

2 stops39h 50m

C$ 1,770

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Sri Lanka

How long is the flight to Sri Lanka?

On average, a flight from Toronto to Sri Lanka takes 26 hours 32 minutes. Flights to Sri Lanka from other popular cities in Canada will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Sri Lanka?

The most popular airlines flying from Toronto to Sri Lanka are Etihad Airways, Emirates and Cathay Pacific.

Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
From C$ 1,641
Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific
From C$ 1,136
Emirates
Emirates
From C$ 1,477
Air Canada
Air Canada
From C$ 1,126

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Sri Lanka?

The cheapest airlines flying from Toronto to Sri Lanka are Cathay Pacific, China Eastern and WestJet Encore.

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 mm 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 12 January 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates,Cathay Pacific, andEtihad Airways to Sri Lanka. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,464 reviews
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Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,464 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,464 reviews
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Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,128 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,464 reviews
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Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,367 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,464 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,618 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,464 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Air India
5.5
Fair
2,975 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,464 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

FAQs about flying to Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka climate

Sri Lanka is a tropical country with ocean winds cooling humid heat. Temperatures rarely fall below 16 C in the winter and summer temperatures average a hot 32 C. The monsoon season lasts from mid-October through January and leaves the island drenched. 

Getting around Sri Lanka

There is only one domestic plane service in Sri Lanka, ExpoAir, which flies between Colombo and Jaffna. For every other destination, take the train or bus. Three-wheel vehicles, known variously as tuk-tuks, bajajs or auto-rickshaws are a fun way of taking short trips. Independent travellers can rent motor-bikes and cars. Hiring a car and driver is another popular option; drivers will have local knowledge.

What is good to know if travelling to Sri Lanka?

  • Colombo is the largest city in the country, though no longer the capital, and also the arrival point of all international flights to Sri Lanka. The city has been variously occupied by Portuguese, Dutch and British, leading to an interesting assortment of various architectural styles in the buildings.
  • Nuwara Eliya is the tea capital, the main hill resort. Due to its altitude – about 2,000m above sea level – it remains cool throughout the summer months and Sri Lankans flock here to escape the heat of the city. It is a town of English-style bungalows and afternoon tea.
  • Located about 85km from Colombo, the Pinnewela Elephant Orphanage houses 75 elephants that were either lost or abandoned by their mothers. Established in 1975 by the Sri Lankan Government, this is a popular spot with visiting tourists.
  • The Green, Olive Ridley, Leatherback, Loggerhead and Hawkesbill marine turtles are all endangered and the government takes conservation efforts very seriously, for example paying local fishermen to protect natural turtle-nesting sites. Kosgoda and Rekawa are among the best known sites.
  • In the centre of the country, the sacred city of Kandy was the last capital of the ancient kings of Ceylon. It is home to The Temple of the Tooth Relic. In July or August, the festival of Esala Perahera takes place. One of the inner caskets used for covering the tooth relic is taken through the city accompanied by dancers, drummers, flag bearers and brightly decorated elephants.

  • When is the best time to fly to Sri Lanka?

    Thanks to the tropical weather that graces the island, there is no bad time to book flights to Sri Lanka… Peak Season:If you’re looking for cheap flights to Sri Lanka, try and visit in between the two rainy seasons. On the south-west coast and in the hills, it is driest between November and April. On the east coast, the best conditions are between May and September. Off season:Monsoon season is between May and July, and December and January.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Sri Lanka if I am willing to have layovers?

    Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Sri Lanka on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Sri Lanka?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, China Eastern is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Sri Lanka.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Sri Lanka?

    Colombo Bandaranaike Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Sri Lanka. One-way flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl typically cost C$ 96, while round-trip flights cost around C$ 233.

  • How much is a round-trip flight to Sri Lanka?

    A round-trip flight to Sri Lanka will typically cost around C$ 255, however they can be found for as little as C$ 233.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Sri Lanka depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Sri Lanka, Toronto offers the quickest one-way flight (19 hours 0 minutes).

  • Does Colombo Bandaranaike Intl have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Colombo Bandaranaike Intl can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl?

    Yes. Colombo Bandaranaike Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. As Tours is the closest property to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (0.0 km away from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl).

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