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Cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to Colombo from £208

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Colombo departing on 20/5. 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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Cheap London Gatwick Airport to Colombo flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Colombo

Best price found

£208

Fastest flight time

12h 35m

Direct flights

None

Airports in Colombo

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Colombo from London Gatwick Airport in the past 72 hours is £208. The best return flight deal from London Gatwick Airport to Colombo found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £516.
The fastest flight from London Gatwick Airport to Colombo takes 12h 35m
There are no direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to Colombo. Popular non-direct route for this connection is London Gatwick Airport - Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.
There is 1 airport near Colombo: Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (CMB)

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

Look no further. We've gone through all the searches for this route on momondo so you have the important information and insights to find the cheapest flight ticket for your trip

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

May. The cheapest time of year to fly to Colombo from London Gatwick Airport is May. The most expensive is July.

What is the cheapest day to depart London Gatwick Airport for Colombo?

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

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

In the morning. London Gatwick Airport to Colombo flights are approximately 21% more expensive in the afternoon than in the morning

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

Vistara. Air India, China Eastern, and Etihad Airways are the most popular carriers operating from London Gatwick Airport to Colombo

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

25 days before. The cheapest time to buy a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Colombo is approximately 25 days to departure

If you are looking to fly from London to Colombo, you are most likely going to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, the most popular airports on that route. In March, £516 is typically the cheapest round trip price you’ll find from London to Colombo which you can find when you fly LGW — CMB.

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (CMB)£516
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Easily compare return flights from London Gatwick Airport to Colombo

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 London Gatwick Airport to Colombo by changing tabs
Multiple Airlines
15 Apr
LGW21:10London Gatwick
34h 05m
3 stops
CMB11:45Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
1 May
CMB05:15Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
30h 10m
2 stops
LGW06:55London Gatwick
China Eastern
29 May
LGW11:35London Gatwick
26h 55m
1 stop
CMB19:00Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
16 Jun
CMB20:30Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
38h 40m
1 stop
LGW06:40London Gatwick
Turkish Airlines
8 May
LGW17:15London Gatwick
31h 35m
1 stop
CMB05:20Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
22 May
CMB06:50Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
34h 30m
1 stop
LGW12:50London Gatwick
Qatar Airways
5 May
LGW09:00London Gatwick
12h 35m
1 stop
CMB02:05Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
14 May
CMB03:35Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
14h 20m
1 stop
LGW13:25London Gatwick
Emirates
16 May
LGW21:45London Gatwick
16h 15m
2 stops
CMB18:30Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
26 May
CMB03:05Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
14h 00m
1 stop
LGW12:35London Gatwick
Multiple Airlines
16 Apr
LGW06:40London Gatwick
24h 35m
3 stops
CMB11:45Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
24 Apr
CMB05:15Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
30h 10m
2 stops
LGW06:55London Gatwick

Find the cheapest one-way flights from London Gatwick Airport to Colombo

If you're looking for one-way flights from London Gatwick Airport to Colombo, view some of our deals below provided by British Airways, China Eastern and Emirates
Multiple Airlines
20 May
LGW21:10London Gatwick
49h 20m
3 stops
CMB03:00Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
China Eastern
4 Apr
LGW11:35London Gatwick
26h 55m
1 stop
CMB19:00Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
British Airways
28 Apr
LGW14:55London Gatwick
20h 55m
1 stop
CMB16:20Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Search last-minute flights to Colombo from London Gatwick Airport

Find and compare return flight prices for your last-minute flight from London Gatwick Airport to Colombo
China Eastern
5 Apr
LGW11:35London Gatwick
26h 55m
1 stop
CMB19:00Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
3 May
CMB22:10Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
37h 00m
3 stops
LGW06:40London Gatwick
Multiple Airlines
5 Apr
LGW11:35London Gatwick
26h 55m
1 stop
CMB19:00Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
3 May
CMB09:05Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
29h 45m
2 stops
LGW10:20London Gatwick
Emirates
8 Apr
LGW21:45London Gatwick
19h 55m
1 stop
CMB22:10Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
24 Apr
CMB20:35Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
20h 30m
2 stops
LGW12:35London Gatwick
Qatar Airways
4 Apr
LGW09:00London Gatwick
12h 35m
1 stop
CMB02:05Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
3 May
CMB03:35Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
14h 20m
1 stop
LGW13:25London Gatwick
SWISS
3 Apr
LGW18:45London Gatwick
32h 45m
1 stop
CMB08:00Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
19 Apr
CMB09:10Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
37h 15m
2 stops
LGW17:55London Gatwick
British Airways
4 Apr
LGW09:00London Gatwick
12h 35m
1 stop
CMB02:05Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
20 Apr
CMB03:35Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
14h 20m
1 stop
LGW13:25London Gatwick

Best airlines flying from London Gatwick Airport to Colombo

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from London Gatwick Airport to Colombo with momondo
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Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
VistaraPriceFrom £457Free CancellationRating
7.8
244 reviews
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Etihad AirwaysPriceFrom £571Free CancellationRating
7.3
1,421 reviews
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China EasternPriceFrom £579Free CancellationRating
7.1
681 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom £587Free CancellationRating
7.7
4,553 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom £604Free CancellationRating
7.5
3,742 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom £612Free CancellationRating
6.8
6,960 reviews
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Gulf AirPriceFrom £619Free CancellationRating
7.4
285 reviews
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Air IndiaPriceFrom £631Free CancellationRating
5.6
2,981 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom £672Free CancellationRating
8.1
4,156 reviews
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SriLankan AirlinesPriceFrom £773Free CancellationRating
7.2
138 reviews
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China Eastern flights from London Gatwick Airport to Colombo

Our best China Eastern deals on London Gatwick Airport to Colombo flight tickets
China Eastern
29 May
LGW11:35London Gatwick
26h 55m
1 stop
CMB19:00Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
16 Jun
CMB20:30Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
38h 40m
1 stop
LGW06:40London Gatwick
China Eastern
29 May
LGW11:35London Gatwick
26h 55m
1 stop
CMB19:00Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
15 Jun
CMB00:15Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
34h 55m
3 stops
LGW06:40London Gatwick
China Eastern
16 May
LGW11:35London Gatwick
29h 05m
3 stops
CMB21:10Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
14 Jun
CMB22:10Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
37h 00m
2 stops
LGW06:40London Gatwick

Turkish Airlines flights from London Gatwick Airport to Colombo

Our best Turkish Airlines deals on London Gatwick Airport to Colombo flight tickets
Turkish Airlines
8 May
LGW17:15London Gatwick
31h 35m
1 stop
CMB05:20Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
22 May
CMB06:50Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
34h 30m
1 stop
LGW12:50London Gatwick
Turkish Airlines
5 May
LGW15:50London Gatwick
33h 00m
1 stop
CMB05:20Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
15 May
CMB06:50Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
31h 30m
1 stop
LGW09:50London Gatwick
Turkish Airlines
5 Jun
LGW13:45London Gatwick
35h 05m
1 stop
CMB05:20Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
19 Jun
CMB06:50Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
14h 00m
1 stop
LGW16:20London Gatwick

  • How far is London Gatwick to Colombo by plane?

    A flight from London Gatwick to Colombo will travel around 5410.1 mi. A reasonable flight in good conditions will take 12h 35m.

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

    Prices for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Colombo refresh daily.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Colombo?

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

    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 London Gatwick Airport to Colombo.

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

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Colombo 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 Colombo. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.


Alternative routes for London Gatwick Airport to Colombo

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