FlightsTo Sri Lanka from the UKThere are several airlines that fly from the UK to Sri Lanka. The only direct flights to Colombo International Airport (CMB) are operated by Sri Lankan Airlines. All the other airlines either go via the Middle East or Bangalore in India. It is best to shop around between the Airlines as they can all offer very competitive prices at different times. Sri Lankan Airlines www.srilankan.lkSri Lankan Airlines is the only airline that offers a direct service to Colombo. Flights are from London Heathrow, Terminal 4. A few flights stop for a very short time at Male in the Maldives but the majority are non-stop. Qatar Airways www.qatarairways.comThese flights are from London Heathrow, London Gatwick as well as a few from Manchester. All flights have a stop-over in Doha. Emirates www.emirates.comThese flights are from London Heathrow, London Gatwick as well as a few from Manchester. All flights have a stop-over in Dubai. Kingfisher Airlines www.flykingfisher.comThese flights are from London Heathrow with a stop-over in Bangalore. VisasUK citizens can enter Sri Lanka as holiday makers without a visa and remain for 30 days. Colombo International Airport (CMB) is also known as Bandaranaike International Airport. It is about one hour’s drive north of Colombo city centre and is about 30mins drive south of Negombo. |
