Budget travel from Sri Lanka

Where can you travel from Sri Lanka in 7.5 lakh?

Real foreign destinations you can reach on a LKR 750,000 budget, return airfare, visa cost and on-the-ground spending for 5 nights, all in, all in rupees, and only places a Sri Lanka passport can actually get into. Flights are cheapest-economy from Colombo.

24 destinations within reach on LKR 750,000.

Trips you can afford on 7.5 lakh

All-in price = return flights + visa + 5 nights, in LKR. Tap “Search flights” for live fares.

Bangkok
Thailand
133kLKR all-in
Flights 79k · visa-free · 5n on-ground 53k (food 24k)
Visa-free for Sri Lanka passports
Why visit Thailand?

Golden temples, smiling faces, and street food you will dream about, pad thai, mango sticky rice and fresh young coconuts. Bangkok hums with life, Chiang Mai feels calm, and the islands have water so clear it glows. Thailand is warm, easy and unforgettable.

Dubai
UAE
224kLKR all-in
Flights 105k · visa 18k · 5n on-ground 100k (food 41k)
e-Visa for Sri Lanka passports · incl. mandatory service fee
Why visit UAE?

Dubai and Abu Dhabi feel like the future, gleaming towers, gold souks, and warm desert evenings on a dune safari. Yet a short drive finds quiet beaches and old Arabian charm. Easy, safe and dazzling, this is travel made simple.

Seoul
South Korea
374kLKR all-in
Flights 262k · visa 18k · 5n on-ground 94k (food 39k)
e-Visa for Sri Lanka passports · incl. mandatory service fee
Why visit South Korea?

Ancient palaces beside bright modern streets. Seoul is full of energy, the food is comforting and exciting, and mountains and beaches are never far away. Korea is clean, safe and a whole lot of fun.

Sydney
Australia
382kLKR all-in
Flights 229k · visa 18k · 5n on-ground 135k (food 51k)
e-Visa for Sri Lanka passports · incl. mandatory service fee
Why visit Australia?

Sunny, wide open and full of adventure. See Sydney's sparkling harbour, snorkel the Great Barrier Reef, explore the red outback, and spot koalas in the trees. Australia is easygoing and absolutely dazzling.

New Delhi
India
120kLKR all-in
Flights 67k · visa 18k · 5n on-ground 35k (food 13k)
e-Visa for Sri Lanka passports · incl. mandatory service fee
Why visit India?

A thousand worlds in one country. The Taj Mahal at sunrise, calm Himalayan towns, palm-lined backwaters, joyful festivals, and food bursting with flavour, hot samosas, rich curries and sweet chai. Go with an open heart and India gives endlessly.

Bali
Indonesia
224kLKR all-in
Flights 159k · visa 18k · 5n on-ground 47k (food 20k)
e-Visa for Sri Lanka passports · incl. mandatory service fee
Why visit Indonesia?

Bali alone could steal your heart, rice terraces, gentle temples and soft island mornings. Beyond it lie thousands more islands, volcanoes to climb and reefs to explore. Indonesia is lush, peaceful and full of soul.

Singapore
Singapore
253kLKR all-in
Flights 131k · visa-free · 5n on-ground 121k (food 49k)
Visa-free for Sri Lanka passports
Why visit Singapore?

Spotless, safe and surprisingly fun. Feast at hawker centres for just a few dollars, wander the glowing Gardens by the Bay, and find a hundred cultures in one small city. Singapore is easy, modern and endlessly delicious.

Melbourne
Australia
379kLKR all-in
Flights 229k · visa 18k · 5n on-ground 132k (food 51k)
e-Visa for Sri Lanka passports · incl. mandatory service fee
Why visit Australia?

Sunny, wide open and full of adventure. See Sydney's sparkling harbour, snorkel the Great Barrier Reef, explore the red outback, and spot koalas in the trees. Australia is easygoing and absolutely dazzling.

Mumbai
India
123kLKR all-in
Flights 67k · visa 18k · 5n on-ground 38k (food 13k)
e-Visa for Sri Lanka passports · incl. mandatory service fee
Why visit India?

A thousand worlds in one country. The Taj Mahal at sunrise, calm Himalayan towns, palm-lined backwaters, joyful festivals, and food bursting with flavour, hot samosas, rich curries and sweet chai. Go with an open heart and India gives endlessly.

Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
185kLKR all-in
Flights 116k · visa 18k · 5n on-ground 50k (food 22k)
e-Visa for Sri Lanka passports · incl. mandatory service fee
Why visit Malaysia?

A happy mix of cultures and flavours, steaming bowls of laksa, fragrant nasi lemak, and flaky roti canai for breakfast. Ride up the Petronas Towers, wander old Penang, or breathe in the rainforest. Malaysia is green, friendly and easy to love.

Siem Reap
Cambodia
219kLKR all-in
Flights 165k · visa 9.2k · 5n on-ground 45k (food 20k)
Visa on arrival for Sri Lanka passports
Why visit Cambodia?

Watching the sun rise over Angkor Wat is a memory you keep forever. Beyond the temples are gentle people, peaceful riverside towns and quiet beaches. Cambodia is humble, moving and rich in the ways that matter.

Jaipur
India
120kLKR all-in
Flights 67k · visa 18k · 5n on-ground 35k (food 13k)
e-Visa for Sri Lanka passports · incl. mandatory service fee
Why visit India?

A thousand worlds in one country. The Taj Mahal at sunrise, calm Himalayan towns, palm-lined backwaters, joyful festivals, and food bursting with flavour, hot samosas, rich curries and sweet chai. Go with an open heart and India gives endlessly.

Abu Dhabi
UAE
220kLKR all-in
Flights 105k · visa 18k · 5n on-ground 97k (food 41k)
e-Visa for Sri Lanka passports · incl. mandatory service fee
Why visit UAE?

Dubai and Abu Dhabi feel like the future, gleaming towers, gold souks, and warm desert evenings on a dune safari. Yet a short drive finds quiet beaches and old Arabian charm. Easy, safe and dazzling, this is travel made simple.

Hanoi
Vietnam
241kLKR all-in
Flights 180k · visa 18k · 5n on-ground 43k (food 20k)
e-Visa for Sri Lanka passports · incl. mandatory service fee
Why visit Vietnam?

Bustling streets, green rice fields, and food that wakes you up, steaming pho, fresh spring rolls and sweet hot coffee. Cruise misty Ha Long Bay and wander Hoi An's lantern-lit old town. Vietnam is lively, affordable and full of life.

Zanzibar
Tanzania
325kLKR all-in
Flights 253k · visa 9.2k · 5n on-ground 63k (food 20k)
Visa on arrival for Sri Lanka passports
Why visit Tanzania?

Mighty Kilimanjaro on the horizon, the endless Serengeti plains, and the spice-scented beaches of Zanzibar. Tanzania brings together the ultimate safari and pure island calm. Wild, warm and absolutely worth it.

Serengeti
Tanzania
325kLKR all-in
Flights 253k · visa 9.2k · 5n on-ground 63k (food 20k)
Visa on arrival for Sri Lanka passports
Why visit Tanzania?

Mighty Kilimanjaro on the horizon, the endless Serengeti plains, and the spice-scented beaches of Zanzibar. Tanzania brings together the ultimate safari and pure island calm. Wild, warm and absolutely worth it.

Victoria Falls
Zimbabwe
360kLKR all-in
Flights 281k · visa 18k · 5n on-ground 61k (food 22k)
e-Visa for Sri Lanka passports · incl. mandatory service fee
Why visit Zimbabwe?

Wonder and warmth. The majesty of Victoria Falls, elephants roaming Hwange, ancient stone ruins, and gracious, friendly people. Zimbabwe is dramatic, welcoming and unforgettable.

Samarkand
Uzbekistan
276kLKR all-in
Flights 214k · visa 18k · 5n on-ground 44k (food 17k)
e-Visa for Sri Lanka passports · incl. mandatory service fee
Why visit Uzbekistan?

The Silk Road in full bloom. The turquoise domes of Samarkand and Bukhara glow at sunset, the bazaars smell of spice and fresh bread, and tea is poured with real warmth. Uzbekistan is beautiful and gentle on the wallet.

Prices are researched cheapest-economy estimates in LKR, refreshed periodically, reckon on up to ~30% more depending on your exact dates, and confirm live before booking.

How far does 7.5 lakh go from Sri Lanka?

A LKR 750,000 budget is enough for a real international trip from Sri Lanka, not just the airfare. Every price on this page is the all-in cost: a return economy ticket from Colombo, the visa fee for a Sri Lanka passport, and roughly 5 nights of budget accommodation, local food and getting around. That is the number that actually matters when you are planning, instead of a flight-only fare that hides the real cost.

On this budget, Bangkok comes out as one of the most affordable picks at about 133k LKR all-in. We only show places your passport can realistically enter, visa-free, visa-on-arrival or e-visa, so you are not looking at trips you can’t actually take. Destinations that need a hard embassy visa are left out, not mixed in to pad the list.

Flights are the part of the budget that moves the most, so treat the airfare as cheapest-economy and book early for the lowest fares. Hit Search flights on any trip above to see live prices for your dates on that exact route.

Visa-friendly destinations for Sri Lanka passport holders

The Sri Lanka passport opens up more of the world than most people assume, plenty of visa-on-arrival and e-visa options across Southeast Asia, the Gulf, Central Asia and the Caucasus. This page automatically filters to those reachable destinations and labels the visa type for each, so you can see at a glance whether it’s visa-free, visa-on-arrival, or a quick e-visa before you fall in love with a trip you can’t book.

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Common questions

Is 7.5 lakh (LKR 750,000) really enough for a foreign trip?

Yes, the totals here include the return flight, the visa, and 5 nights on the ground, so a LKR 750,000 budget covers a genuine international trip from Sri Lanka, not just the ticket. Nearby and visa-easy destinations stretch it furthest.

Are these places a Sri Lanka passport can actually enter?

Every destination shown is one a Sri Lanka passport can realistically get into, visa-free, visa-on-arrival or e-visa. Places that fit the budget but need a hard embassy visa are kept out, so nothing here is a dead end.

Are the prices in rupees accurate?

They’re researched cheapest-economy estimates converted to LKR, refreshed periodically, reliable for deciding where to go. Airfare is the volatile part, so reckon on up to about 30% more depending on your dates, and confirm live before booking.

How do I book?

Tap “Search flights” on any trip to open a live, date-specific search for that route. For hotels, tours and airport transfers, generate a full day-by-day itinerary and use the booking links there.