If you’re looking to visit the ‘Pearl in the Indian Ocean’, look no further than our cheap flights to Sri Lanka here at Globehunters.

Sri Lanka is a country which has recovered from the tragedies of war and natural disaster to rise from the ashes and become a premium destination for travellers from around the world.

For a relatively small island, Sri Lanka is home to an amazing variety of environments, whether it be the sandy beaches, paddy fields further inland, vast rainforests, national parks or the old cities, bursting with architecture.

A favourite destination for adrenaline junkies, visitors to Sri Lanka can enjoy activities such as kayaking, mountain biking, and a range of water sports, as well as trekking, diving, rock climbing and more.

For something altogether more relaxing, you can enjoy some ‘Ayurveda’ and take a relaxing break in a luxury spa.

You’ll also be in for a treat with the Sri Lankan cuisine, mixing various spices and flavours into dishes such as curries, roti, noodles, plantain and more.

So for an unforgettable trip to a real life Teardrop in the Ocean, look no further than Globehunters!

5 Things You Need to Know About Sri Lanka

Before booking your flights to Sri Lanka, here are five important things to know about this island paradise…

Time Difference: GMT +5:30 hours
Currency: Sri Lanka Rupee
Native Language: Sinhalese, Tamil and English
Weather: Two monsoon seasons to avoid, May to September in the west and south-west, and October to February in the north and east, with fairly constant temperatures of 25-30°C on the coast and 15-18°C further inland
Sales Tax: 0%, 8% or 12%

Flying to Sri Lanka from the UK

If you’re flying to Sri Lanka, here’s everything you’ll need to know, such as average flight times and the entry requirements.

Flight Times

Direct flights to Colombo are available from London Heathrow, and seasonally from Gatwick too, with a direct flight generally taking just under eleven hours.

However, if you’re flying from elsewhere in the UK, such as Manchester or Edinburgh, you’ll have to catch an indirect flight, which will take around 13-14 hours, or possibly longer depending on the route.

Entry Requirements

All UK citizens travelling to Sri Lanka will require a visa, and short stay visas can be obtained from the Electronic Travel Authority.

Tourist visas usually last around 30 days, and while they can usually be obtained on arrival, it’s recommended to get one before you leave.

If you do arrive without a visa, you can expect a lengthy wait to get one, or could end up with a fine or even deportation or detention.

Airlines That Fly to Sri Lanka

Currently, only SriLankan Airlines offer direct flights from the UK to Sri Lanka, although the following are amongst those to offer indirect services:

- Emirates
- Qatar Airways
- Etihad Airways
- Turkish Airlines
- Cathay Pacific
- Singapore Airlines
- Oman Air

10 Sri Lanka Must-Dos

If you’re wondering what the main things to do are in Sri Lanka, look further, because here are our ten Sri Lanka must-dos:

- Sigiriya
- Temple of the Tooth
- Yala National Park
- Udawalawe National Park
- Horton Plains National Park
- Dambulla Cave Temple
- Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage
- Adam’s Peak
- Galle Fort
- Sinharaja Forest Reserve

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