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Cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to Colombo from £296

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17:05 - 02:00
LGW
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CMB
51h 25m2 stops
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04:45 - 22:35
CMB
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LGW
23h 20m2 stops
£549Multiple Airlines
Sat, 7 Feb - Wed, 18 Feb
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10:35 - 09:45
LGW
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CMB
17h 40m2 stops
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16:55 - 06:55
CMB
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LGW
18h 30m2 stops
£551Gulf Air
Wed, 4 Mar - Tue, 31 Mar
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21:50 - 14:20
LGW
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CMB
36h 00m2 stops
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05:15 - 18:35
CMB
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LGW
17h 50m1 stop
£553Multiple Airlines
Fri, 10 Apr - Sat, 25 Apr
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09:00 - 01:45
LGW
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CMB
12h 15m1 stop
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03:15 - 13:25
CMB
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LGW
14h 40m1 stop
£554Qatar Airways
Mon, 20 Apr - Tue, 2 Jun
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10:35 - 10:10
LGW
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CMB
18h 05m2 stops
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15:55 - 05:55
CMB
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LGW
19h 30m2 stops
£555Gulf Air
Wed, 11 Mar - Sat, 28 Mar
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17:05 - 13:20
LGW
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CMB
14h 45m1 stop
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22:00 - 16:10
CMB
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LGW
23h 40m1 stop
£556Turkish Airlines
Sat, 24 Jan - Thu, 29 Jan
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21:50 - 03:05
LGW
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CMB
24h 45m2 stops
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15:10 - 08:45
CMB
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LGW
22h 05m1 stop
£557Multiple Airlines
Fri, 10 Apr - Fri, 15 May
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10:35 - 10:10
LGW
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CMB
18h 05m2 stops
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16:55 - 06:55
CMB
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LGW
18h 30m2 stops
£557Gulf Air
Wed, 18 Mar - Tue, 31 Mar
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17:00 - 08:45
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CMB
34h 15m3 stops
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05:15 - 06:35
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29h 50m2 stops
£558Multiple Airlines
Sat, 28 Mar - Wed, 15 Apr
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£559Multiple Airlines
Tue, 17 Mar - Sun, 5 Apr

Turkish Airlines flights from London Gatwick Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

Our best Turkish Airlines deals on London Gatwick Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight tickets
Turkish Airlines
24 Jan
LGW17:05London Gatwick
14h 45m
1 stop
CMB13:20Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
29 Jan
CMB22:00Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
23h 40m
1 stop
LGW16:10London Gatwick
£556
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Turkish Airlines
3 May
LGW17:15London Gatwick
31h 35m
1 stop
CMB05:20Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
17 May
CMB06:50Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
31h 35m
1 stop
LGW09:55London Gatwick
£583
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Gulf Air flights from London Gatwick Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

Our best Gulf Air deals on London Gatwick Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight tickets
Gulf Air
4 Mar
LGW10:35London Gatwick
17h 40m
2 stops
CMB09:45Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
31 Mar
CMB16:55Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
18h 30m
2 stops
LGW06:55London Gatwick
£551
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Gulf Air
11 Mar
LGW10:35London Gatwick
18h 05m
2 stops
CMB10:10Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
28 Mar
CMB15:55Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
19h 30m
2 stops
LGW05:55London Gatwick
£555
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Gulf Air
18 Mar
LGW10:35London Gatwick
18h 05m
2 stops
CMB10:10Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
31 Mar
CMB16:55Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
18h 30m
2 stops
LGW06:55London Gatwick
£557
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Customise your flight search to find flights from London Gatwick Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 279,928 searches. Data last updated 11 December 2025.
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LondonColombo

LGW - CMB

LGWCMB

London Gatwick

Sat 7/2

17:05-02:00

2 stops51h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 18/2

04:45-22:35

2 stops23h 20m

£549

LondonColombo

LGW - CMB

LGWCMB

London Gatwick

Wed 4/3

10:35-09:45

2 stops17h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 31/3

16:55-06:55

2 stops18h 30m

£551

LondonColombo

LGW - CMB

LGWCMB

London Gatwick

Fri 10/4

21:50-14:20

2 stops36h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 25/4

05:15-18:35

1 stop17h 50m

£553

LondonColombo

LGW - CMB

LGWCMB

London Gatwick

Mon 20/4

09:00-01:45

1 stop12h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 2/6

03:15-13:25

1 stop14h 40m

£554

LondonColombo

LGW - CMB

LGWCMB

London Gatwick

Wed 11/3

10:35-10:10

2 stops18h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 28/3

15:55-05:55

2 stops19h 30m

£555

LondonColombo

LGW - CMB

LGWCMB

London Gatwick

Sat 24/1

17:05-13:20

1 stop14h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 29/1

22:00-16:10

1 stop23h 40m

£556

LondonColombo

LGW - CMB

LGWCMB

London Gatwick

Fri 10/4

21:50-03:05

2 stops24h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 15/5

15:10-08:45

1 stop22h 05m

£557

LondonColombo

LGW - CMB

LGWCMB

London Gatwick

Wed 18/3

10:35-10:10

2 stops18h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 31/3

16:55-06:55

2 stops18h 30m

£557

LondonColombo

LGW - CMB

LGWCMB

London Gatwick

Sat 28/3

17:00-08:45

3 stops34h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 15/4

05:15-06:35

2 stops29h 50m

£558

LondonColombo

LGW - CMB

LGWCMB

London Gatwick

Tue 17/3

06:25-08:40

3 stops20h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 5/4

05:15-06:35

2 stops29h 50m

£559

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

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

In general, September is the cheapest month to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around £592. If you aren’t able to travel to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport during the month of September, then flying in May is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of £604.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

The cheapest day to depart from London Gatwick Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is on a Sunday when prices can be found for as low as £695. Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport on a Friday will generally be more expensive and average around £783. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

According to our data, the cheapest time of day to fly to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is in the evening. momondo users have found flights departing from London Gatwick Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in the evening for as low as £719. Keep in mind that these prices may fluctuate based on what airline you choose and the time of year you plan to travel. In the morning is when there is more demand to fly to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, so prices are often more expensive at around £747 per ticket.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from London Gatwick Airport when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport for around £734 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from London Gatwick Airport for as low as £656 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 19% on your flight if you consider stops on a London Gatwick Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight.

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

As of December 2025, prices for London Gatwick Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights are approximately 20% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Cheap London Gatwick Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (LGW to CMB) flight deals and tips

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Fastest flight time

12h 15m

Direct flights

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The fastest flight from London Gatwick Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport takes 12h 15m
There are no direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. There are no popular flight routes from London Gatwick Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.
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  • How far is London Gatwick to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl by plane?

    The distance between London Gatwick and Colombo Bandaranaike Intl is about 5398.3 mi. A reasonable flight in good conditions will take 12h 15m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

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

    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 London Gatwick Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    The necessary travel and health documents for your Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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7.4
1,331 reviews
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7,573 reviews
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7.4
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7.2
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