How long is the flight from Ireland to Sri Lanka?

On average, it takes 12h 40m to fly from Ireland to Sri Lanka if you fly out of Dublin (the most popular airport in Ireland) and into Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (the most popular airport in Sri Lanka). If you’re flying out of Cork and into Colombo Bandaranaike Intl, then the flight time is around 15h 15m.

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Flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

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Multiple Airlines

7 Mar

DUB

32h 35m

3 stops

CMB

14 Mar

CMB

35h 50m

2 stops

DUB

€631

Multiple Airlines

26 Feb

DUB

20h 25m

2 stops

CMB

11 Mar

CMB

23h 50m

2 stops

DUB

€634

Etihad Airways

2 Mar

DUB

30h 40m

1 stop

CMB

16 Mar

CMB

31h 25m

1 stop

DUB

€643

Etihad Airways

5 May

DUB

31h 30m

1 stop

CMB

4 Jun

CMB

19h 25m

1 stop

DUB

€650

Multiple Airlines

11 Mar

DUB

13h 15m

1 stop

CMB

25 Mar

CMB

39h 25m

2 stops

DUB

€651

Etihad Airways

5 May

DUB

31h 30m

1 stop

CMB

19 May

CMB

25h 45m

1 stop

DUB

€652

Multiple Airlines

11 Apr

DUB

33h 50m

3 stops

CMB

4 May

CMB

26h 20m

2 stops

DUB

€655

Multiple Airlines

5 May

DUB

19h 10m

2 stops

CMB

4 Jun

CMB

24h 25m

3 stops

DUB

€660

Multiple Airlines

5 May

DUB

19h 10m

2 stops

CMB

4 Jun

CMB

26h 25m

2 stops

DUB

€667

Multiple Airlines

6 Mar

DUB

19h 45m

2 stops

CMB

13 Mar

CMB

25h 10m

2 stops

DUB

€669

Etihad Airways

16 Feb

DUB

25h 40m

1 stop

CMB

2 Mar

CMB

19h 35m

1 stop

DUB

€673

Etihad Airways

16 Feb

DUB

25h 40m

1 stop

CMB

2 Mar

CMB

19h 35m

1 stop

DUB

€674

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11:55 - 02:00

DUB

CMB

32h 35m

3 stops

04:45 - 11:05

CMB

DUB

35h 50m

2 stops

€631Multiple Airlines

Sat, 7 Mar - Sat, 14 Mar

06:15 - 08:10

DUB

CMB

20h 25m

2 stops

22:15 - 16:35

CMB

DUB

23h 50m

2 stops

€634Multiple Airlines

Thu, 26 Feb - Wed, 11 Mar

08:05 - 20:15

DUB

CMB

30h 40m

1 stop

16:20 - 18:15

CMB

DUB

31h 25m

1 stop

€643Etihad Airways

Mon, 2 Mar - Mon, 16 Mar

20:35 - 08:35

DUB

CMB

31h 30m

1 stop

04:10 - 19:05

CMB

DUB

19h 25m

1 stop

€650Etihad Airways

Tue, 5 May - Thu, 4 Jun

08:05 - 02:50

DUB

CMB

13h 15m

1 stop

22:15 - 08:10

CMB

DUB

39h 25m

2 stops

€651Multiple Airlines

Wed, 11 Mar - Wed, 25 Mar

20:35 - 08:35

DUB

CMB

31h 30m

1 stop

21:50 - 19:05

CMB

DUB

25h 45m

1 stop

€652Etihad Airways

Tue, 5 May - Tue, 19 May

14:05 - 04:25

DUB

CMB

33h 50m

3 stops

22:00 - 19:50

CMB

DUB

26h 20m

2 stops

€655Multiple Airlines

Sat, 11 Apr - Mon, 4 May

17:35 - 16:30

ORK

CMB

41h 25m

2 stops

10:15 - 15:25

CMB

ORK

34h 40m

2 stops

€851Qatar Airways

Thu, 26 Feb - Tue, 10 Mar

17:35 - 16:30

ORK

CMB

41h 25m

2 stops

10:15 - 19:25

CMB

ORK

38h 40m

2 stops

€881Qatar Airways

Thu, 26 Feb - Fri, 13 Mar

17:15 - 11:30

ORK

CMB

36h 45m

2 stops

13:45 - 23:25

CMB

ORK

39h 10m

2 stops

€918KLM

Sat, 28 Feb - Wed, 11 Mar

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Depart

Return

Price

DublinColombo

DUB - CMB

DUBCMB

Dublin

Sat 7/3

11:55-02:00

3 stops32h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 14/3

04:45-11:05

2 stops35h 50m

€631

DublinColombo

DUB - CMB

DUBCMB

Dublin

Thu 26/2

06:15-08:10

2 stops20h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 11/3

22:15-16:35

2 stops23h 50m

€634

DublinColombo

DUB - CMB

DUBCMB

Dublin

Mon 2/3

08:05-20:15

1 stop30h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 16/3

16:20-18:15

1 stop31h 25m

€643

DublinColombo

DUB - CMB

DUBCMB

Dublin

Tue 5/5

20:35-08:35

1 stop31h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 4/6

04:10-19:05

1 stop19h 25m

€650

DublinColombo

DUB - CMB

DUBCMB

Dublin

Wed 11/3

08:05-02:50

1 stop13h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 25/3

22:15-08:10

2 stops39h 25m

€651

DublinColombo

DUB - CMB

DUBCMB

Dublin

Tue 5/5

20:35-08:35

1 stop31h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 19/5

21:50-19:05

1 stop25h 45m

€652

DublinColombo

DUB - CMB

DUBCMB

Dublin

Sat 11/4

14:05-04:25

3 stops33h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 4/5

22:00-19:50

2 stops26h 20m

€655

CorkColombo

ORK - CMB

ORKCMB

Cork

Thu 26/2

17:35-16:30

2 stops41h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 10/3

10:15-15:25

2 stops34h 40m

€851

CorkColombo

ORK - CMB

ORKCMB

Cork

Thu 26/2

17:35-16:30

2 stops41h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 13/3

10:15-19:25

2 stops38h 40m

€881

CorkColombo

ORK - CMB

ORKCMB

Cork

Sat 28/2

17:15-11:30

2 stops36h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 11/3

13:45-23:25

2 stops39h 10m

€918

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Sri Lanka flights insights and trends

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Which airlines fly to Sri Lanka?

Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Sri Lanka from Ireland according to our data. Etihad Airways is the first choice among our users, with 48% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Sri Lanka. Keep in mind that there are 4 different airlines that fly to Sri Lanka on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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Summary info about Sri Lanka flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	€239
Best Round-Trip Price	€631
Fastest flight time	56h 00m
Popular in	December

The best one-way flight price to Sri Lanka from Ireland in the last 72 hours is €239 (Dublin to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl).

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The best round-trip flight price to Sri Lanka from Ireland in the last 72 hours is €631 (Dublin to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl).

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The fastest flight to Sri Lanka from Ireland takes 56h 00m (Dublin to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl).

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December has the highest demand for flights to Sri Lanka, with a 10% price increase on average.

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Frequently asked questions about flying to Sri Lanka

What is the cheapest flight to Sri Lanka?

The cheapest flights to Sri Lanka recently found by momondo users are €83 with Etihad Airways, €176 with China Southern, and €297 with Enter Air.

Which airlines fly to Sri Lanka?

You can find flights to Sri Lanka from 4 airlines. If you’re unsure which to fly with, consider booking your flight with Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways or Turkish Airlines as these are the most popular among our users. Etihad Airways is the most favoured with 48% of momondo travellers booking flights with this airline.

What is the most popular airport in Sri Lanka to fly to?

97% of our momondo users travelling to Sri Lanka in the past year chose to fly into Colombo Bandaranaike Intl in the past year, making it the most popular airport in Sri Lanka. The Colombo Bandaranaike Intl airport serves the city of Colombo.

When did momondo last update prices for flights to Sri Lanka?

Prices for flights to Sri Lanka were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights to Sri Lanka?

The number of operators available for flights to Sri Lanka is 8 as of January 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly to Sri Lanka?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel to Sri Lanka.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Sri Lanka?

The necessary travel and health documents for your Sri Lanka trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal to Sri Lanka?

We help find the flight that best suits your needs; momondo compares prices from hundreds of airlines and travel agents and helps you filter them to find the best flight for you.

Can I find flights to Sri Lanka with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Yes. All flights to Sri Lanka on momondo can be compared and filtered by various policies on offer, including flexible booking.

How can momondo help me find flights to Sri Lanka?

Once all potential Sri Lanka flight options are in front of you momondo lets you sort and filter flights based on preferences such as airline, price and flight times, amongst many other options.

I’m not ready to book a flight to Sri Lanka right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

Yes momondo offers price alerts on flights to Sri Lanka. After performing a search on this page you should be able to see the price alert set up feature. Simply provide a valid email address and momondo will instantly alert you when prices change.