Value timing right now
Mid-pricey
~HK$700 cheaper for 5 days than the 10-year peak
Real-feel cost 22% below the 10-year peak
Blend of how cheap prices there feel vs their own history (60%) and how cheap flights from HK are for the distance (40%).
Value timing
Real-feel cost index for you to Sri Lanka
Full methodology →Practical facts
- Visa · HKSAR passport
- Visa on arrival
- Flight from HK
- ~5.5 h (est.)
- Flights from ~HK$3,002 return
- Time vs HK
- 2.5 h behind
- Languages
- Sinhala, Tamil
- Plugs · voltage
- Type D / Type G / Type M · 230V
- Currency
- LKR
Flight time is a nonstop great-circle estimate. Visa rules change — confirm with official sources before booking.
Flight reliability
Which airline is most punctual to Sri Lanka?
All airline rankings →| Airline | Flights | On-time | ≥1h late | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cathay Pacific | 302 | 60.9% | 5.6% | 0% |
Based on 302 HKG–Sri Lanka passenger legs, 22 Apr 2026 to 26 Sept 2026. Operating carrier only; carriers with very few legs on this route are hidden.
Best time to visit
Best months: Jan–Feb, Jul–Aug
Jan
29°
22°
💧76
Feb
30°
23°
💧71
Mar
31°
24°
💧115
Apr
30°
25°
💧226
May
29°
26°
💧224
Jun
28°
25°
💧143
Jul
28°
25°
💧99
Aug
28°
25°
💧113
Sep
28°
25°
💧162
Oct
28°
24°
💧292
Nov
28°
24°
💧305
Dec
28°
23°
💧175
Climate normals 2001–2020 for Colombo (NASA POWER). 💧 = monthly rainfall, mm.
Major Cities
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★ CapitalColomboSri Lanka's bustling seaside capital, where colonial-era landmarks and ornate temples meet a fast-modernising skyline.
KandyThe sacred hill capital of the last Sinhalese kingdom, curled around a scenic lake and home to the Temple of the Tooth.
GalleA beautifully preserved Dutch fort town on the south coast, its ramparts lined with boutique cafes and sweeping ocean views.
A laid-back mountain village deep in tea country, famed for misty ridge hikes and the iconic Nine Arch railway bridge.
Sigiriya & DambullaThe heart of the Cultural Triangle, crowned by the ancient rock fortress of Sigiriya and Dambulla's gilded cave temples.
Nuwara EliyaSri Lanka's cool-climate 'Little England', a hill station of emerald tea estates, misty lakes and colonial-era cottages.
MirissaA palm-fringed beach town on the south coast, one of the world's best places to see blue whales and catch surf sunsets.