Though tiny compared to neighbouring India, Sri Lanka still packs plenty in. Vibrant cities, intriguing traditions, beautiful landscapes, perfect beaches, and incredibly friendly people combine to make a destination that our specialists love to visit and don’t hesitate to recommend.
Flight Time
11½ hours (Colombo)
Time Zone
UTC +5:30
Recommended Airlines
Emirates, Etihad, Qatar Airways, SriLankan Airlines and Turkish Airlines
Where can you fly from?
Flights to Sri Lanka are available from a choice of airports including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Glasgow
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Suggested itineraries for Sri Lanka
These itineraries will give you a starting point for what your trip to Sri Lanka could entail. They cover routes that we've found work particularly well and feature some of our favourite places to stay. Treat them as inspiration, as each trip is created uniquely for you.
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- 100% tailor-made journeys
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Best time to visit
Our specialists advise on the best months to visit Sri Lanka.
Travel Advice
Practical tips for travelling to Sri Lanka, from social protocols to guidance on money matters, with a link to the latest government travel advice.
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Sri Lanka in pictures
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![Galle, Sri Lanka]( "Galle, Sri Lanka")
Visit Galle Fort on foot -
![Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Sri Lanka]( "Sigiriya Rock Fortress, Sri Lanka")
Explore the historical sights of The Cultural Triangle -
![Beach at Amanwella]( "Beach at Amanwella")
Relax on Sri Lanka's idyllic beaches -
![Jungles at Sinharaja, Sri Lanka]( "Jungles at Sinharaja, Sri Lanka")
Spot rare and beautiful birds in the Sinharaja Biosphere -
![Tamil Tea Picker, Pedro tea plantation, Near Nuwara Eliya]( "Tamil Tea Picker, Pedro tea plantation, Near Nuwara Eliya")
Spend time in Sri Lanka's beautiful tea country -
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Experience Sri Lanka's best game drives -
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Pay your respects at the Temple of the Tooth -
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Experience the temples and festivals
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Our expert guides to travelling in Sri Lanka
Written by our specialists from the viewpoint of their own travels, these guides will help you decide on the shape of your own trip to Sri Lanka. Aiming to inspire and inform, we share our recommendations for how to appreciate Sri Lanka at its best.
Video: My travels in Kerala and Sri Lanka, 2016
What to do in Sri Lanka: our highlights guide
With impressive cultural sites, delightful beaches and wildlife viewing opportunities within its many parks, Sri Lanka offers a diverse mix of experiences, which can easily be combined in a two week trip.
Sri Lanka’s wildlife: safaris, jungles & plains
An avid wildlife enthusiast, Sri Lanka specialist Seamus explains where to spot Sri Lanka’s leopards, sloth bears and elephants. He also shares his recommended experiences away from the usual parks, such as walking through primary rainforest and taking boat rides across secluded lakes.
Luxury holidays in Sri Lanka
If you're planning a luxury holiday to Sri Lanka, we have a huge choice of accommodation available, from luxury hotels and villas to lodges and beachfront resorts offering top-class accommodation.
Family holidays to Sri Lanka
A family holiday to Sri Lanka will get you close to wild elephants, crocodiles and possibly even the elusive leopard. Country specialist Alison picks some of her Sri Lanka highlights such as Yala and Minneriya national parks, its cultural triangle and tea region.
Honeymoons in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka is a small island, yet for its size it offers a remarkable array of attractions from ancient temples and grand colonial cities to diverse national parks and powder-soft beaches. For honeymooners, that means lots to see and do as well as plenty of time to relax between destinations.
Discover more about Sri Lanka on our blog
Start planning your trip
Provide us with a few starting details about your travel plans, and one of our Sri Lanka specialists will be in touch to give you suggestions and ideas.