How to get to Sri Lanka from the US?
Travelling from the US to Sri Lanka often entails a connecting flight. Some popular options include Emirates via Dubai, Qatar Airways through Doha, or Singapore Airlines with a layover in Singapore.
From the east coast, the most straightforward option is to fly to London and then pick up one of the onward connections described above.
Travelling from the west coast, the most direct routes go via east or Southeast Asia, stopping in Hong Kong, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Bangkok, Shanghai or Guangzhou, all of which have non stop connections on to Colombo.
- Flight durations vary depending on the route, but direct flights from New York to Colombo typically take around 20-24 hours.
- Round-trip ticket prices range from $800 to $1500, depending on the airline and time of booking.
How to get to Sri Lanka from the UK?
If you’re coming from the UK, direct flights to Sri Lanka are available from several airports. Carriers like SriLankan Airlines, British Airways, and Emirates operate frequent flights from London Heathrow, Gatwick, Dublin, and other major airports to Colombo. Connecting flights are commonly found through hubs like Dubai, Doha, or even Abu Dhabi.
- The flight duration from London to Colombo is approximately 10-12 hours.
- Round-trip ticket prices start from £500 to £1000.