Statistics on Manchester-Sri Lanka (Colombo) flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
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 $ 934 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 821 (in march) and $ 1200 (in august), which is a saving of $ 114 or a surplus of $ 266 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $808 to $862 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a monday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Sri Lanka (Colombo) before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Manchester-Sri Lanka (Colombo) plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 60000 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Sri Lanka (Colombo) from Manchester and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in march, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 821, saving $ 114 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 934). Conversely, august will be the most expensive ($ 1200).
Flight Manchester-Sri Lanka (Colombo): when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 737 | $ 843 | good price |
| February | $ 767 | $ 899 | good price |
| March | $ 750 | $ 821 the cheapest | very good price |
| April | $ 794 | $ 913 | fair price |
| May | $ 754 | $ 836 | good price |
| June | $ 784 | $ 868 | good price |
| July | $ 910 | $ 1061 | fair price |
| August | $ 1047 | $ 1200 the most expensive | very high price |
| September | $ 806 | $ 907 | good price |
| October | $ 805 | $ 952 | fair price |
| November | $ 755 | $ 883 | good price |
| December | $ 867 | $ 1020 | 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 $592 to $1292. 3% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $593 to $646), 1% at the maximum price (from $1238 to $1292). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $808 to $862 (16% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Manchester->Sri Lanka flight
There are 12 companies that serve Manchester from Sri Lanka (Colombo) airport: Ryanair, Lufthansa, EasyJet, Pegasus Airlines, Qatar Airways, Swiss, Etihad Airways, Turkish Airlines, Emirates, British Airways, Gulf Air and Jet2.
Data analysis:
Of the 60000 flights analyzed in previous years, Ryanair 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 $20. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $23.
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 $20. Conversely, departing from Sri Lanka (Colombo) on a friday may cost you an additional $31.
Top prices Manchester-Sri Lanka (Colombo)
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manchester → Colombo | 09-05 to 22-05-2024 | $ 583 | layover flight with Pegasus Airlines |
| Manchester → Colombo | 03-06 to 10-06-2024 | $ 569 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Manchester → Colombo | 04-06 to 10-06-2024 | $ 590 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Manchester → Colombo | 16-06 to 25-06-2024 | $ 599 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Manchester → Colombo | 02-10 to 16-10-2024 | $ 587 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Manchester → Colombo | 07-01 to 16-01-2025 | $ 568 | layover flight with Pegasus Airlines |
| Manchester → Colombo | 11-01 to 25-01-2025 | $ 576 | layover flight with Pegasus Airlines |
| Manchester → Colombo | 10-02 to 25-02-2025 | $ 538 | layover flight with EasyJet |
| Manchester → Colombo | 06-03 to 13-03-2025 | $ 611 | layover flight with Eurowings |
| Manchester → Colombo | 17-03 to 24-03-2025 | $ 577 | layover flight with Pegasus Airlines |
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 tuesday.
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 882 $, which is a saving of 52 $ 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 (115 $ 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: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 731 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 779), 2 to 3 months ($ 810), 8 to 9 months ($ 764) |
| February | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 836 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 845), 3 to 4 months ($ 882), 4 to 5 months ($ 868), 8 to 9 months ($ 849), 9 to 10 months ($ 837) |
| March | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 772 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 800), 2 to 3 months ($ 784) |
| April | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 831 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 851), 2 to 3 months ($ 862), 10 to 11 months ($ 855) |
| May | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 809 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 814), 1 to 2 months ($ 828), 2 to 3 months ($ 829), 8 to 9 months ($ 833) |
| June | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 808 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 865), 2 to 3 months ($ 838), 3 to 4 months ($ 839) |
| July | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 979 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 999), 4 to 5 months ($ 1004), 8 to 9 months ($ 1045), 9 to 10 months ($ 1059), 10 to 11 months ($ 1002) |
| August | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 1067 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1136), 3 to 4 months ($ 1091), 4 to 5 months ($ 1138), 5 to 6 months ($ 1159), 8 to 9 months ($ 1164), 9 to 10 months ($ 1145) |
| September | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 789 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 858), 3 to 4 months ($ 856), 5 to 6 months ($ 877), 6 to 7 months ($ 872), 8 to 9 months ($ 891), 9 to 10 months ($ 899), 11 to 12 months ($ 897) |
| October | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 887 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 913), 1 to 2 months ($ 937), 4 to 5 months ($ 926), 6 to 7 months ($ 906) |
| November | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 768 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 798), 6 to 7 months ($ 857) |
| December | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 919 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 944), 2 to 3 months ($ 992) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, tuesday is the day when plane tickets for Manchester->Sri Lanka are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a tuesday, you will save $8. Conversely, by buying it on a saturday, you may end up paying $11 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 | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | $ 658 $583 to $714 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 681 $569 to $828 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 880 $710 to $1012 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 1137 $862 to $1489 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2024 | $ 879 $740 to $1370 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 1150 $587 to $2243 | high price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 729 $529 to $1115 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 1036 $661 to $2297 | high price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 811 $502 to $1545 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 1071 $484 to $2267 | high price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 858 $577 to $1497 | high price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 1134 $971 to $1240 | high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, may, june, july, august, september, november and january are cheaper to travel to Sri Lanka (Colombo). So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!