Which airport is the most popular for stopovers for flights between Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport and London?

Doha (DOH) was the most common stop: 49% of momondo users choosing one-stop flights on this route connected there.

Which stopover airport has the shortest connection time from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London?

Istanbul (IST) has the shortest average stopover time for this route: 1h 34m.

Which airlines fly to London?

SriLankan Airlines, Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to London from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport according to our data. SriLankan Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 36% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to London. Keep in mind that there are 7 different airlines that fly to London on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to London?

Kuwait Airways, Air India, and Gulf Air are the most popular carriers operating from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to London

How many flights depart from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London on average per day?

2 flights are operational daily from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London as of September 2025. The most popular departure time for this route is 13:00, with 100% of flights per day taking off in the afternoon.

Which stopover airport offers the lowest fares from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London?

Flights via Mumbai (BOM) offer the lowest average return price of £508.

Which stopover airport has the shortest travel time from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London?

Flights connecting via Dubai (DXB) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 13h 19m.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London?

As of September 2025, there are 7 operators available to choose from for flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London.

How old do you have to be to fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to London?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to London can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at London. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from £626 to £853. The lowest price recently found on this route was £567.

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Air India flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London

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21 Sept

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7 Nov

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28 Sept

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport and London?

What is the cheapest month to fly to London?

The cheapest month to fly to London from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is in November. Flight prices, which tend to average around £561, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of October is another great option to travel to London, with average flight prices from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport averaging around £604.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to London?

Our data shows that Tuesday is the least expensive day to fly to London. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as £885. When flying out on a Friday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London for around £1,024.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to London?

The cheapest time of day to fly to London is in the afternoon when flights can be purchased for as low as £656. Flights in the morning are often more expensive, with an average ticket price of £1,041.

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How far in advance should I book a flight to London?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to London from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to London for around £705 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to London from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport for as low as £590 on momondo.

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How have Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London flight prices changed over time?

As of September 2025, prices for Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London flights are approximately 17% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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The best one-way flight to London from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in the past 72 hours is £449. The best return flight deal from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £878.

The fastest flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London takes 10h 50m

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There is 1 airport near London: London Heathrow (LHR)

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How far is Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to London by plane?
The distance between Colombo Bandaranaike Intl and London is about 5397.4 mi. By plane, this route typically takes 13h 10m.
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As of September 2025, there are 7 operators available to choose from for flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London.
How old do you have to be to fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to London?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to London can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at London. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.
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momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked plane model on the route from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London is Airbus A330-300, representing 100.00% of all bookings.
What is the most popular airline from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked airline on the route from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London is Qatar Airways, representing 26% of all bookings. The subsequent popular airlines are SriLankan Airlines at 20%, Etihad Airways at 19%, and Emirates at 17%.

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Qatar Airways	PriceFrom £427	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,622 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom £495	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,251 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Air India	PriceFrom £513	Free Cancellation	Rating 5.5 2,932 reviews	Search Air India flights
British Airways	PriceFrom £532	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 7,367 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom £575	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 3,965 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Emirates	PriceFrom £579	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.1 3,339 reviews	Search Emirates flights
SriLankan Airlines	PriceFrom £696	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 75 reviews	Search SriLankan Airlines flights

SriLankan Airlines Flights From Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London
SriLankan Airlines is one of the most popular airlines flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London, operating 7 flights/week on average for this route. A good SriLankan Airlines flight deal for Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London starts from £950 round-trip, up to an average price of £1,272. Our users have rated SriLankan Airlines at 6.8/10.

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport and London?

What is the cheapest month to fly to London?

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to London?

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to London?

The cheapest time of day to fly to London is in the afternoon when flights can be purchased for as low as £656. Flights in the morning are often more expensive, with an average ticket price of £1,041.

What is the cheapest Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to London flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight to London?

What cabin class options are available on Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to London flights?

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to London flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London flights?

You could potentially save up to 2% on your flight if you consider stops on a Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London flight.

How have Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London flight prices changed over time?

As of September 2025, prices for Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London flights are approximately 17% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to London?

Kuwait Airways, Air India, and Gulf Air are the most popular carriers operating from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to London

Which airlines fly to London?

Which airport is the most popular for stopovers for flights between Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport and London?

Doha (DOH) was the most common stop: 49% of momondo users choosing one-stop flights on this route connected there.

Which stopover airport offers the lowest fares from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London?

Flights via Mumbai (BOM) offer the lowest average return price of £508.

Which stopover airport has the shortest travel time from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London?

Flights connecting via Dubai (DXB) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 13h 19m.

Which stopover airport has the shortest connection time from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London?

Istanbul (IST) has the shortest average stopover time for this route: 1h 34m.

How many flights depart from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London on average per day?

2 flights are operational daily from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London as of September 2025. The most popular departure time for this route is 13:00, with 100% of flights per day taking off in the afternoon.

How many flights depart from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London on average per week?

As of September 2025, there are 14 flights per week flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London. The most common day of the week flights depart is Mon, with 14% of flights taking off on this day.

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