Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Sri Lanka (Colombo) (from: Manchester)

The average price to go to Sri Lanka (Colombo) from Manchester airport is $ 863 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 782 (in may) and $ 1108 (in august), which is a saving of $ 82 or a surplus of $ 245 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.

The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $775 to $827 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a monday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.

Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Sri Lanka (Colombo) before booking your flight.

If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Manchester-Sri Lanka (Colombo) plane ticket.

How are these data calculated?

We have studied a sample of 60000 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Sri Lanka (Colombo) from Manchester and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.

Average price depending on the departure month

Data analysis:

By leaving in may, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 782, saving $ 82 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 863). Conversely, august will be the most expensive ($ 1108).

Flight Manchester-Sri Lanka (Colombo): when is the best time to go for the best price?

Month Good price* Average price Our opinion
January$ 673 $ 787 good price
February$ 706 $ 848 good price
March$ 700 $ 797 good price
April$ 800 $ 911 fair price
May$ 688 $ 782 very good price
June$ 733 $ 818 good price
July$ 804 $ 948 fair price
August$ 950 $ 1108 very high price
September$ 686 $ 797 good price
October$ 663 $ 825 good price
November$ 660 $ 806 good price
December$ 769 $ 927 fair price

*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!

Price breakdown to travel from Manchester to Sri Lanka (Colombo)

Data analysis:

The prices for flights from Manchester to Sri Lanka (Colombo) range from $465 to $1189. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $465 to $517), 2% at the maximum price (from $1137 to $1189). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $775 to $827 (16% of tickets).

Cheapest airlines for the Manchester->Sri Lanka flight

There are 13 companies that serve Manchester from Sri Lanka (Colombo) airport: Pegasus Airlines, Ryanair, EasyJet, Lufthansa, Swiss, Turkish Airlines, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, Gulf Air, British Airways, Jet2, Emirates and SunExpress.

Data analysis:

Of the 60000 flights analyzed in previous years, Pegasus Airlines was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (19% of the time) on the Manchester->Sri Lanka route.

Which day of the week to leave?

Data analysis:

Statistically, Manchester-Sri Lanka (Colombo) flights departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $19. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $26.

Which day of the week to come back?

Data analysis:

Statistically, return flights from Sri Lanka (Colombo) to Manchester departing on a monday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a monday for your return date, you will save an average of $22. Conversely, departing from Sri Lanka (Colombo) on a saturday may cost you an additional $27.


Top prices Manchester-Sri Lanka (Colombo)

Round tripDatesPrice
Manchester → Colombo03-03 to 09-03-2025$ 607 
Manchester → Colombo05-03 to 24-03-2025$ 642 
Manchester → Colombo06-03 to 22-03-2025$ 649 
Manchester → Colombo12-03 to 30-03-2025$ 644 
Manchester → Colombo15-03 to 25-03-2025$ 631 
Manchester → Colombo16-03 to 27-03-2025$ 652 
Manchester → Colombo18-03 to 25-03-2025$ 640 
Manchester → Colombo22-03 to 30-03-2025$ 625 
Manchester → Colombo02-05 to 25-05-2025$ 656 
Manchester → Colombo05-05 to 22-05-2025$ 650 


When to book your flight Manchester - Sri Lanka (Colombo) to get the cheapest price?

Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 1 to 2 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 11 to 12 months in advance.

Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Manchester-Sri Lanka flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a monday.

How far in advance should I buy my flight?

Data analysis:

To get the cheapest flight ticket from Manchester to Sri Lanka (Colombo), it is recommended to buy it 1 to 2 months before departure (it is then on average 745 $, which is a saving of 118 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance, you will pay the full price (201 $ more than the average price).

Depending on the departure month

The best time to buy your Manchester to Sri Lanka (Colombo) flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.

Departure on... How far in advance should I book?
January

Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 720 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 730), 1 to 2 months ($ 752), 2 to 3 months ($ 744), 4 to 5 months ($ 765)

February

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 791 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 793), 3 to 4 months ($ 807), 4 to 5 months ($ 796), 5 to 6 months ($ 806)

March

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 725 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 738), 3 to 4 months ($ 771), 4 to 5 months ($ 792), 5 to 6 months ($ 748), 6 to 7 months ($ 766)

April

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 767 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 779), 1 to 2 months ($ 893), 3 to 4 months ($ 891), 4 to 5 months ($ 910), 6 to 7 months ($ 900)

May

Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 659 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 684), 3 to 4 months ($ 774), 7 to 8 months ($ 759)

June

Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 633 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 699), 2 to 3 months ($ 801)

July

Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 687 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 760), 2 to 3 months ($ 933), 10 to 11 months ($ 948)

August

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 837 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 905), 2 to 3 months ($ 1039), 8 to 9 months ($ 1095), 9 to 10 months ($ 1098), 10 to 11 months ($ 1063)

September

Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 532 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 616), 2 to 3 months ($ 596), 3 to 4 months ($ 713)

October

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 550 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 691), 2 to 3 months ($ 621), 3 to 4 months ($ 730), 4 to 5 months ($ 802)

November

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 544 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 729), 1 to 2 months ($ 588), 3 to 4 months ($ 661)

December

Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 750 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 900), 1 to 2 months ($ 829), 3 to 4 months ($ 756), 4 to 5 months ($ 860), 5 to 6 months ($ 927)

What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?

Data analysis:

Statistically, monday is the day when plane tickets for Manchester->Sri Lanka are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a monday, you will save $9. Conversely, by buying it on a tuesday, you may end up paying $9 more.



Manchester to Sri Lanka (Colombo): flight price when booking today

Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.

Month Current price
February 2025$ 1063
$737 to $4652
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March 2025$ 669
$607 to $922
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April 2025$ 796
$707 to $893
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May 2025$ 713
$636 to $872
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June 2025$ 780
$724 to $813
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July 2025$ 884
$819 to $1069
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August 2025$ 1199
$954 to $3502
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September 2025$ 973
$719 to $3898
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October 2025$ 780
$713 to $999
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November 2025$ 824
$722 to $960
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December 2025$ 940
$742 to $1449
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January 2026$ 877
$811 to $1128
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Data analysis:

Compared to the average price, march, april, may, june, july and october are cheaper to travel to Sri Lanka (Colombo). So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!



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