AED → 
LKR ⚡ Popular Rate as of2026-05-20 AED to LKR Converter.
1 AED = 82.4 LKR as of 2026-05-20. AED/LKR is the dominant Gulf corridor for Sri Lankan workers, particularly domestic workers, drivers, and hospitality staff sending remittances during Sri Lanka's post-IMF stabilization. The pair more than doubled from 2022's LKR collapse and has only partially retraced.
AED → LKR Converter
| 🇦🇪 AED | 🇱🇰 LKR |
|---|---|
| AED 1.00 | LKR 82.40 |
| AED 10.00 | LKR 824.00 |
| AED 100.00 | LKR 8,240.00 |
| AED 500.00 | LKR 41,200.00 |
| AED 1,000.00 | LKR 82,400.00 |
| AED 5,000.00 | LKR 412,000.00 |
| AED 10,000.00 | LKR 824,000.00 |
| AED 50,000.00 | LKR 4,120,000.00 |
| AED 100,000.00 | LKR 8,240,000.00 |
AED trend over time.
AED to LKR conversion table.
Common UAE Dirham amounts converted to Sri Lankan Rupee at today's rate of 1 AED = 82.4 LKR. The reverse holds too: 1 LKR = 0.0121 AED.
| 1 AED | 82.4 LKR |
| 5 AED | 412 LKR |
| 10 AED | 824 LKR |
| 25 AED | 2,060 LKR |
| 50 AED | 4,120 LKR |
| 100 AED | 8,240 LKR |
| 500 AED | 41,200 LKR |
| 1,000 AED | 82,400 LKR |
| 5,000 AED | 412,000 LKR |
| 10,000 AED | 824,000 LKR |
| 1 LKR | 0.0121 AED |
| 5 LKR | 0.0607 AED |
| 10 LKR | 0.1214 AED |
| 25 LKR | 0.3034 AED |
| 50 LKR | 0.6068 AED |
| 100 LKR | 1.21 AED |
| 500 LKR | 6.07 AED |
| 1,000 LKR | 12.14 AED |
| 5,000 LKR | 60.68 AED |
| 10,000 LKR | 121.36 AED |
Why people convert AED to LKR.
The AED/LKR corridor is driven mostly by Gulf remittances and UAE Golden Visa. On the Sri Lankan Rupee side, demand comes from Sri Lanka remittances, family transfers, and post-crisis rebuilding. Because both sides see steady two-way flow, AED/LKR is one of the more liquid pairs in this region — which usually means tighter spreads and smaller markups than thinly-traded exotic pairs.
Over the past 12 months the UAE Dirham has moved up 5.0% against the Sri Lankan Rupee, and over five years it has strengthened about 52.0% (from 54.2 to 82.4). If you're sending money on this corridor, that trend matters: a rising rate means timing your transfer — or locking a rate with a forward contract for large amounts — can change the Sri Lankan Rupee you receive by a meaningful margin.
Getting the best AED → LKR rate. The figure above is the mid-market rate — the "true" rate banks and brokers reference. Most banks add a 1–3% margin on top and may charge a flat wire fee. Specialist services (Wise, Remitly, and regional exchange houses on this corridor) typically convert closer to mid-market. Always compare the effective rate after all fees, not just the headline rate — on a large AED transfer, a 2% difference is real money.
Rates shown are indicative mid-market rates as of 2026-05-20 and are for informational purposes only — not a quote or financial advice. Confirm the live rate with your provider before transacting.
