How long is the flight from Ireland to Sri Lanka?

On average, it takes 14h 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 23h 05m.

€633 Cheap Flights to Sri Lanka in 2026

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Flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

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Multiple Airlines

10 Apr

DUB

34h 20m

3 stops

CMB

25 Apr

CMB

33h 30m

2 stops

DUB

€621

Multiple Airlines

1 May

DUB

26h 15m

3 stops

CMB

8 May

CMB

26h 30m

2 stops

DUB

€626

Multiple Airlines

10 Apr

DUB

18h 35m

2 stops

CMB

25 Apr

CMB

32h 10m

2 stops

DUB

€627

Multiple Airlines

28 Feb

DUB

32h 35m

3 stops

CMB

22 Mar

CMB

29h 25m

3 stops

DUB

€628

Multiple Airlines

10 Apr

DUB

34h 20m

3 stops

CMB

25 Apr

CMB

38h 35m

3 stops

DUB

€630

Multiple Airlines

1 Mar

DUB

20h 45m

2 stops

CMB

17 Mar

CMB

22h 35m

2 stops

DUB

€633

Multiple Airlines

28 Feb

DUB

32h 35m

3 stops

CMB

22 Mar

CMB

27h 20m

2 stops

DUB

€638

Multiple Airlines

1 Mar

DUB

20h 45m

2 stops

CMB

16 Mar

CMB

22h 15m

2 stops

DUB

€642

Multiple Airlines

9 May

DUB

33h 50m

3 stops

CMB

30 May

CMB

21h 35m

3 stops

DUB

€644

Etihad Airways

19 May

DUB

19h 30m

1 stop

CMB

2 Jun

CMB

13h 35m

1 stop

DUB

€652

Multiple Airlines

1 May

DUB

25h 35m

2 stops

CMB

8 May

CMB

26h 30m

2 stops

DUB

€655

Multiple Airlines

20 Feb

DUB

32h 35m

3 stops

CMB

1 Mar

CMB

35h 30m

3 stops

DUB

€657

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05:55 - 08:10

DUB

CMB

20h 45m

2 stops

22:15 - 15:20

CMB

DUB

22h 35m

2 stops

€633Multiple Airlines

dim., 1 mars - mar., 17 mars

05:55 - 08:10

DUB

CMB

20h 45m

2 stops

22:15 - 15:00

CMB

DUB

22h 15m

2 stops

€642Multiple Airlines

dim., 1 mars - lun., 16 mars

11:55 - 02:00

DUB

CMB

32h 35m

3 stops

11:15 - 17:15

CMB

DUB

35h 30m

3 stops

€657Multiple Airlines

ven., 20 févr. - dim., 1 mars

06:15 - 03:10

DUB

CMB

16h 25m

2 stops

22:00 - 19:50

CMB

DUB

26h 20m

2 stops

€665Multiple Airlines

sam., 11 avr. - lun., 4 mai

20:35 - 03:00

DUB

CMB

25h 55m

1 stop

21:50 - 19:05

CMB

DUB

25h 45m

1 stop

€666Etihad Airways

sam., 11 avr. - lun., 4 mai

19:50 - 20:15

DUB

CMB

18h 55m

1 stop

16:20 - 07:15

CMB

DUB

19h 25m

1 stop

€667Etihad Airways

mar., 17 mars - mar., 7 avr.

19:50 - 20:15

DUB

CMB

18h 55m

1 stop

04:00 - 06:25

CMB

DUB

31h 55m

1 stop

€667Etihad Airways

dim., 1 mars - mar., 17 mars

07:40 - 11:00

SNN

CMB

22h 50m

2 stops

04:35 - 20:35

CMB

SNN

20h 30m

2 stops

€879Qatar Airways

ven., 22 mai - mar., 9 juin

07:40 - 11:00

SNN

CMB

22h 50m

2 stops

04:35 - 20:35

CMB

SNN

20h 30m

2 stops

€893Qatar Airways

ven., 22 mai - mar., 9 juin

07:40 - 17:45

SNN

CMB

29h 35m

2 stops

19:15 - 11:20

CMB

SNN

20h 35m

2 stops

€960Qatar Airways

jeu., 7 mai - lun., 11 mai

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Return

Price

DublinColombo

DUB - CMB

DUBCMB

Dublin

dim. 1/3

05:55-08:10

2 stops20h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

mar. 17/3

22:15-15:20

2 stops22h 35m

€633

DublinColombo

DUB - CMB

DUBCMB

Dublin

dim. 1/3

05:55-08:10

2 stops20h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

lun. 16/3

22:15-15:00

2 stops22h 15m

€642

DublinColombo

DUB - CMB

DUBCMB

Dublin

ven. 20/2

11:55-02:00

3 stops32h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

dim. 1/3

11:15-17:15

3 stops35h 30m

€657

DublinColombo

DUB - CMB

DUBCMB

Dublin

sam. 11/4

06:15-03:10

2 stops16h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

lun. 4/5

22:00-19:50

2 stops26h 20m

€665

DublinColombo

DUB - CMB

DUBCMB

Dublin

sam. 11/4

20:35-03:00

1 stop25h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

lun. 4/5

21:50-19:05

1 stop25h 45m

€666

DublinColombo

DUB - CMB

DUBCMB

Dublin

mar. 17/3

19:50-20:15

1 stop18h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

mar. 7/4

16:20-07:15

1 stop19h 25m

€667

DublinColombo

DUB - CMB

DUBCMB

Dublin

dim. 1/3

19:50-20:15

1 stop18h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

mar. 17/3

04:00-06:25

1 stop31h 55m

€667

ShannonColombo

SNN - CMB

SNNCMB

Shannon

ven. 22/5

07:40-11:00

2 stops22h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

mar. 9/6

04:35-20:35

2 stops20h 30m

€879

ShannonColombo

SNN - CMB

SNNCMB

Shannon

ven. 22/5

07:40-11:00

2 stops22h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

mar. 9/6

04:35-20:35

2 stops20h 30m

€893

ShannonColombo

SNN - CMB

SNNCMB

Shannon

jeu. 7/5

07:40-17:45

2 stops29h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

lun. 11/5

19:15-11:20

2 stops20h 35m

€960

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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 49% 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	€640
Best Round-Trip Price	€633
Fastest flight time	32h 30m
Popular in	December

The best one-way flight price to Sri Lanka from Ireland in the last 72 hours is €640 (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 €633 (Dublin to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl).

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The fastest flight to Sri Lanka from Ireland takes 32h 30m (Dublin to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl).

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December has the highest demand for flights to Sri Lanka, with a 11% 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 €81 with Etihad Airways, €172 with China Southern, and €290 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 49% 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.