How long is the flight from Ireland to Sri Lanka?

On average, it takes 19h 30m 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.

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Flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

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Multiple Airlines

22 Feb

ORK

28h 15m

2 stops

CMB

10 Mar

CMB

29h 15m

3 stops

ORK

€575

Multiple Airlines

10 Apr

DUB

34h 20m

3 stops

CMB

25 Apr

CMB

33h 30m

2 stops

DUB

€624

Multiple Airlines

27 Feb

DUB

31h 20m

3 stops

CMB

6 Mar

CMB

25h 40m

3 stops

DUB

€627

Multiple Airlines

17 Mar

DUB

28h 30m

3 stops

CMB

24 Mar

CMB

22h 35m

2 stops

DUB

€627

Multiple Airlines

10 Apr

DUB

18h 35m

2 stops

CMB

25 Apr

CMB

32h 10m

2 stops

DUB

€631

Multiple Airlines

22 Feb

ORK

45h 00m

3 stops

CMB

10 Mar

CMB

29h 15m

3 stops

ORK

€632

Multiple Airlines

28 Feb

DUB

32h 35m

3 stops

CMB

22 Mar

CMB

29h 25m

3 stops

DUB

€632

Multiple Airlines

10 Apr

DUB

34h 20m

3 stops

CMB

25 Apr

CMB

38h 35m

3 stops

DUB

€633

Multiple Airlines

30 Mar

DUB

27h 30m

3 stops

CMB

15 Apr

CMB

31h 10m

2 stops

DUB

€634

Multiple Airlines

28 Feb

DUB

32h 35m

3 stops

CMB

22 Mar

CMB

27h 20m

2 stops

DUB

€642

Multiple Airlines

10 Apr

DUB

33h 10m

3 stops

CMB

18 Apr

CMB

38h 35m

3 stops

DUB

€643

Multiple Airlines

20 Mar

DUB

32h 35m

2 stops

CMB

4 Apr

CMB

30h 20m

3 stops

DUB

€646

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22:25 - 08:10

ORK

CMB

28h 15m

2 stops

21:55 - 21:40

CMB

ORK

29h 15m

3 stops

€575Multiple Airlines

Sun, 22 Feb - Tue, 10 Mar

06:00 - 20:50

DUB

CMB

34h 20m

3 stops

04:00 - 09:00

CMB

DUB

33h 30m

2 stops

€624Multiple Airlines

Fri, 10 Apr - Sat, 25 Apr

11:55 - 00:45

DUB

CMB

31h 20m

3 stops

14:40 - 10:50

CMB

DUB

25h 40m

3 stops

€627Multiple Airlines

Fri, 27 Feb - Fri, 6 Mar

11:55 - 21:55

DUB

CMB

28h 30m

3 stops

22:15 - 15:20

CMB

DUB

22h 35m

2 stops

€627Multiple Airlines

Tue, 17 Mar - Tue, 24 Mar

07:40 - 06:45

DUB

CMB

18h 35m

2 stops

05:20 - 09:00

CMB

DUB

32h 10m

2 stops

€631Multiple Airlines

Fri, 10 Apr - Sat, 25 Apr

21:15 - 01:45

SNN

CMB

24h 00m

2 stops

04:35 - 20:35

CMB

SNN

20h 30m

2 stops

€901Qatar Airways

Fri, 22 May - Tue, 9 Jun

11:15 - 11:30

ORK

CMB

42h 45m

2 stops

20:55 - 23:25

CMB

ORK

32h 00m

2 stops

€960KLM

Sun, 22 Feb - Tue, 10 Mar

16:55 - 17:45

SNN

CMB

20h 20m

2 stops

19:15 - 20:35

CMB

SNN

29h 50m

2 stops

€966Qatar Airways

Thu, 7 May - Mon, 11 May

11:55 - 16:30

ORK

CMB

23h 05m

2 stops

10:15 - 11:10

CMB

ORK

30h 25m

2 stops

€967Qatar Airways

Thu, 5 Mar - Mon, 9 Mar

21:15 - 01:45

SNN

CMB

24h 00m

2 stops

19:15 - 11:20

CMB

SNN

20h 35m

2 stops

€971Qatar Airways

Thu, 7 May - Mon, 11 May

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Depart

Return

Price

CorkColombo

ORK - CMB

ORKCMB

Cork

Sun 22/2

22:25-08:10

2 stops28h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 10/3

21:55-21:40

3 stops29h 15m

€575

DublinColombo

DUB - CMB

DUBCMB

Dublin

Fri 10/4

06:00-20:50

3 stops34h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 25/4

04:00-09:00

2 stops33h 30m

€624

DublinColombo

DUB - CMB

DUBCMB

Dublin

Fri 27/2

11:55-00:45

3 stops31h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 6/3

14:40-10:50

3 stops25h 40m

€627

DublinColombo

DUB - CMB

DUBCMB

Dublin

Tue 17/3

11:55-21:55

3 stops28h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 24/3

22:15-15:20

2 stops22h 35m

€627

DublinColombo

DUB - CMB

DUBCMB

Dublin

Fri 10/4

07:40-06:45

2 stops18h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 25/4

05:20-09:00

2 stops32h 10m

€631

ShannonColombo

SNN - CMB

SNNCMB

Shannon

Fri 22/5

21:15-01:45

2 stops24h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 9/6

04:35-20:35

2 stops20h 30m

€901

CorkColombo

ORK - CMB

ORKCMB

Cork

Sun 22/2

11:15-11:30

2 stops42h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 10/3

20:55-23:25

2 stops32h 00m

€960

ShannonColombo

SNN - CMB

SNNCMB

Shannon

Thu 7/5

16:55-17:45

2 stops20h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 11/5

19:15-20:35

2 stops29h 50m

€966

CorkColombo

ORK - CMB

ORKCMB

Cork

Thu 5/3

11:55-16:30

2 stops23h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 9/3

10:15-11:10

2 stops30h 25m

€967

ShannonColombo

SNN - CMB

SNNCMB

Shannon

Thu 7/5

21:15-01:45

2 stops24h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 11/5

19:15-11:20

2 stops20h 35m

€971

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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	€201
Best Round-Trip Price	€575
Fastest flight time	40h 35m
Popular in	December

The best one-way flight price to Sri Lanka from Ireland in the last 72 hours is €201 (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 €575 (Cork to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl).

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The fastest flight to Sri Lanka from Ireland takes 40h 35m (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, €173 with China Southern, and €292 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.