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Cheap flights from Colombo to London from £244

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Colombo to London departing on 16/5. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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Best price found

£244

Fastest flight time

11h 25m

Direct flights

Wed and Fri

Airports in London

4 airports
The best one-way flight to London from Colombo in the past 72 hours is £244. The best return flight deal from Colombo to London found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £538.
The fastest flight from Colombo to London takes 11h 25m
Direct flights go from Colombo to London on Wednesday and Friday. Airline offering direct flights is SriLankan Airlines..
There are 4 airports near London: London Luton (LTN), London Heathrow (LHR), London Stansted (STN), London Gatwick (LGW)

How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Colombo to London

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What is the cheapest month to fly from Colombo to London?

December. The cheapest time of year to fly to London from Colombo is December. The most expensive is September.

What is the cheapest day to depart Colombo for London?

Wednesday. The cheapest day of the week is usually Wednesday. The most expensive is usually Saturday.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Colombo to London?

In the afternoon. Colombo to London flights are approximately 37% more expensive at midday than in the afternoon

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

SWISS. Air India, China Eastern, and Gulf Air are the most popular carriers operating from Colombo to London

What is the cheapest Colombo to London flight route?

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - London Gatwick. Fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to London Gatwick for the best Colombo - London flight prices

How far in advance should you book Colombo to London flights?

42 days before. The cheapest time to buy a flight from Colombo to London is approximately 42 days to departure

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

As of March 2024, there are 2 flights per week flying from Colombo to London. The most common time of day flights depart is 11:00, with 100% of flights taking off at midday.

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

As of March 2024, 18 flights take off from Colombo and land in London each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Saturday, with 22% of weekly flights taking off on this day.

Can stopping save me money on Colombo to London flights?

You could potentially save up to 36% on your flight if you consider stops on a Colombo to London flight.

If you are looking to fly from Colombo to London, you are most likely going to fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport, the most popular airports on that route. When travelling from Colombo, it is helpful to have an alternative airport to fly into when you land in London. Good options for arrival airports in London, you can try London Gatwick Airport (in London), London Stansted Airport (in London), or London City Airport (in London). The cheapest route from Colombo to London is CMB — LGW with an average price of £567 RT during the month of March.

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (CMB) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)£592
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Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (CMB) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW)£567
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Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (CMB) to London Stansted Airport (STN)£695
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Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (CMB) to London City Airport (LCY)£827
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Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (CMB) to London Luton Airport (LTN)£580
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Easily compare return flights from Colombo to London

Below you can see the best fares for your return flight route over the next six months. All fares were found on momondo this week. Browse the quickest and cheapest flights from Colombo to London by changing tabs
Multiple Airlines
24 Apr
CMB05:15Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
30h 10m
2 stops
LGW06:55London Gatwick
10 May
LGW19:25London Gatwick
40h 40m
3 stops
CMB16:35Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
China Eastern
16 May
CMB21:20Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
37h 50m
1 stop
LGW06:40London Gatwick
12 Jun
LGW11:35London Gatwick
26h 55m
1 stop
CMB19:00Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Turkish Airlines
16 May
CMB06:50Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
31h 30m
1 stop
LGW09:50London Gatwick
12 Jun
LGW17:15London Gatwick
31h 35m
1 stop
CMB05:20Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Air India
19 Sept
CMB08:20Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
31h 40m
1 stop
LHR11:30London Heathrow
9 Oct
LHR09:45London Heathrow
25h 50m
1 stop
CMB16:05Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Gulf Air
26 May
CMB17:00Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
18h 25m
2 stops
LHR06:55London Heathrow
16 Jun
LHR22:05London Heathrow
30h 30m
2 stops
CMB09:05Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Vistara
27 Jun
CMB16:15Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
32h 35m
2 stops
LHR20:20London Heathrow
27 Aug
LHR22:20London Heathrow
36h 25m
2 stops
CMB15:15Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Find the cheapest one-way flights from Colombo to London

If you're looking for one-way flights from Colombo to London, view some of our deals below provided by Air India, British Airways and China Eastern
Multiple Airlines
16 May
CMB05:05Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
23h 00m
2 stops
LGW23:35London Gatwick
China Eastern
23 May
CMB21:20Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
25h 50m
1 stop
LHR18:40London Heathrow
Air India
16 Apr
CMB17:05Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
21h 40m
2 stops
LHR10:15London Heathrow

Search last-minute flights to London from Colombo

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China Eastern
29 Mar
CMB22:30Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
36h 40m
3 stops
LGW05:40London Gatwick
14 May
LGW11:35London Gatwick
26h 55m
1 stop
CMB19:00Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Multiple Airlines
29 Mar
CMB22:30Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
36h 40m
3 stops
LGW05:40London Gatwick
14 May
LGW22:00London Gatwick
25h 55m
2 stops
CMB04:25Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Air India
28 Mar
CMB17:10Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
23h 25m
2 stops
LHR11:05London Heathrow
14 May
LHR09:45London Heathrow
27h 05m
1 stop
CMB17:20Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
SWISS
29 Mar
CMB10:05Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
37h 15m
2 stops
LHR17:50London Heathrow
14 May
LHR19:15London Heathrow
56h 15m
2 stops
CMB08:00Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Gulf Air
28 Mar
CMB17:00Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
19h 05m
2 stops
LHR06:35London Heathrow
14 May
LHR22:05London Heathrow
30h 30m
2 stops
CMB09:05Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Qatar Airways
9 Apr
CMB20:20Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
22h 20m
1 stop
LHR14:10London Heathrow
9 May
LHR09:00London Heathrow
12h 35m
1 stop
CMB02:05Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Best airlines flying from Colombo to London

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Gulf AirPriceFrom £352Free CancellationRating
7.4
285 reviews
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SWISSPriceFrom £446Free CancellationRating
7.8
2,154 reviews
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China EasternPriceFrom £589Free CancellationRating
7.1
686 reviews
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Air IndiaPriceFrom £630Free CancellationRating
5.6
2,983 reviews
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Etihad AirwaysPriceFrom £637Free CancellationRating
7.3
1,422 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom £683Free CancellationRating
7.5
3,744 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom £691Free CancellationRating
7.7
4,558 reviews
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Oman AirPriceFrom £695Free CancellationRating
8.0
150 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom £702Free CancellationRating
8.1
4,166 reviews
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Royal JordanianPriceFrom £760Free CancellationRating
7.0
566 reviews
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SriLankan Airlines flights from Colombo to London

Our best SriLankan Airlines deals on Colombo to London flight tickets
SriLankan Airlines
4 Jun
CMB13:05Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
11h 25m
LHR20:00London Heathrow
19 Jun
LHR21:30London Heathrow
10h 45m
CMB12:45Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
SriLankan Airlines
29 Mar
CMB12:55Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
11h 45m
LHR19:10London Heathrow
14 May
LHR21:30London Heathrow
10h 45m
CMB12:45Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
SriLankan Airlines
28 Mar
CMB12:55Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
11h 45m
LHR19:10London Heathrow
14 May
LHR21:30London Heathrow
10h 45m
CMB12:45Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Royal Jordanian flights from Colombo to London

Our best Royal Jordanian deals on Colombo to London flight tickets
Royal Jordanian
5 May
CMB10:30Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
33h 25m
2 stops
LHR15:25London Heathrow
1 Jun
LHR17:05London Heathrow
18h 45m
2 stops
CMB16:20Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Royal Jordanian
8 Apr
CMB03:35Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
40h 20m
2 stops
LHR15:25London Heathrow
29 Apr
LHR17:05London Heathrow
29h 50m
2 stops
CMB03:25Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

  • How far is Colombo to London by plane?

    Colombo and London are 5409.2 mi apart from one another. Flights usually cover this in 11h 25m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Colombo to London?

    Prices for flights from Colombo to London are refreshed on a daily basis.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Colombo to London?

    The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Colombo to London.

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

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to London may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at London. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.


Which airlines fly direct from Colombo to London?

If you're looking for flights from Colombo to London, you'll be happy to know there are several one-way flights from Colombo to London offered by SriLankan Airlines on a regular basis that have a travel time of around 11h 20min. Outside of the direct flights, you'll find numerous other flights with a similar travel time that require a single stopover along the way. If you're travelling with Emirates, you're likely to find flights with one stopover at Dubai International Airport along the way and a travel time of close to 13 hours. You'll find flights through Etihad Airways that offer a single stopover at Abu Dhabi International Airport. If you're flying with Qatar Airways, you can expect to find flights with one stopover at Doha Hamad International Airport before making your way to London. All of the flights offered between these two destinations depart from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport and arrive at one of the airports in London. Typically, the most affordable flights land at Heathrow International.

What is the best way to get in and out of airports in Colombo and London?

Colombo to London flights will all depart from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport and arrive at London Heathrow International Airport. There are three ways to get to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport from your hotel or the city centre. If you want to take public transport, you can catch one of the direct expressway public buses from the central bus stand in the city centre that'll get you to the airport in around 25 minutes depending on traffic. You can also contact that airport and arrange a porter service which will generally pick you up from your accommodation and take you to the airport in around 20 - 25 minutes. Local taxis can be arranged either privately or through the airport. This will typically be the more expensive option but also the most convenient and quickest option. Once arriving at London Heathrow International Airport, you'll have access to several modes of transport to get to the city centre from the airport. First, one of the most convenient and fastest ways to get to the city centre is to take the Tube from the airport to one of many stations in the centre of the city. If you're taking a taxi, you can expect to catch one outside of the Arrivals Hall at the airport. It'll take close to 45 minutes to get to the city centre via taxi. A bus trip from the airport to the city centre will take closer to an hour.

What are the benefits of the different airports in Colombo and London?

Cheap flights from Colombo to London typically depart from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport and land at London Heathrow International. Colombo Bandaranaike is the main airport serving the city of Colombo and is typically the only airport offering flights to London. Deciding on which airport to arrive at in London mostly depends on where you're staying. If you're concerned about the cost of the flight, flying to Heathrow is the most popular and therefore usually the cheapest option. London Heathrow is also one of the busiest airports in the world, which often means dealing with some delays. Avoid this by flying to airports like London Gatwick, London Stansted or London City Airport.


Which cities can you reach easily once you arrive at London Heathrow International Airport?

If you're wondering which cities are close to London Heathrow International and how to get to these cities from the airport, you'll be glad to know that there are several. Oxford is one of the cities you can get to from the airport. The easiest way to get there is to take a 50-minute taxi from the airport. You can also use a combination of the train to Paddington and the GWR train to Great Malvern. Camberley is another town close by, roughly 30 minutes away by car. You can get to Camberley by taking a combination of the subway and the bus system. Take the Piccadilly subway line to Hatton Cross and take a bus from there to Feltham. From Feltham, you can take the subway to Camberley.


Alternative routes for Colombo to London

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