Cheap flights from the United Kingdom to Colombo from £150

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06:10 - 20:50STN-CMB
34h 10m3 stops
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21:30 - 15:40CMB-STN
22h 40m2 stops
mar., 9 sept. - mar., 7 oct.
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08:30 - 04:25STN-CMB
15h 25m2 stops
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15:10 - 13:35CMB-STN
26h 55m3 stops
dim., 21 sept. - dim., 28 sept.
Etihad Airways Logo
14:45 - 02:50LHR-CMB
31h 35m1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
04:00 - 14:30CMB-LHR
16h 00m1 stop
£499Etihad Airways
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mar., 26 août - mar., 25 nov.
Etihad Airways Logo
14:45 - 20:35LHR-CMB
25h 20m1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
21:50 - 15:15CMB-LHR
21h 55m1 stop
£505Etihad Airways
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lun., 1 sept. - mar., 30 sept.
Emirates Logo
14:15 - 08:35NCL-CMB
13h 50m1 stop
Emirates Logo
02:55 - 12:05CMB-NCL
13h 40m1 stop
£772Emirates
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mar., 7 oct. - dim., 12 oct.
Emirates Logo
14:15 - 08:35NCL-CMB
13h 50m1 stop
Emirates Logo
02:55 - 12:05CMB-NCL
13h 40m1 stop
£773Emirates
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mar., 7 oct. - dim., 12 oct.
SriLankan Airlines Logo
07:30 - 05:50EDI-CMB
16h 50m1 stop
SriLankan Airlines Logo
18:50 - 06:00CMB-EDI
16h 40m1 stop
£775SriLankan Airlines
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sam., 15 nov. - sam., 29 nov.
SriLankan Airlines Logo
15:10 - 05:45EDI-CMB
34h 05m1 stop
SriLankan Airlines Logo
18:50 - 06:00CMB-EDI
16h 40m1 stop
£802SriLankan Airlines
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jeu., 9 oct. - ven., 31 oct.
Qatar Airways Logo
20:10 - 01:55SOU-CMB
24h 15m2 stops
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19:30 - 19:40CMB-SOU
29h 40m2 stops
£870Qatar Airways
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lun., 3 nov. - lun., 24 nov.
Qatar Airways Logo
09:30 - 16:30SOU-CMB
25h 30m2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
10:15 - 19:40CMB-SOU
38h 55m2 stops
£871Qatar Airways
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mer., 29 oct. - mar., 25 nov.

Gulf Air flights from United Kingdom to Colombo

Our best Gulf Air deals on United Kingdom to Colombo flight tickets
Gulf Air
25 Jan
LGW10:35London Gatwick
17h 40m
2 stops
CMB09:45Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
5 Mar
CMB15:55Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
19h 55m
2 stops
LGW06:20London Gatwick
Gulf Air
26 Jan
LHR21:50London Heathrow
30h 15m
2 stops
CMB09:35Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
2 Mar
CMB16:55Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
27h 20m
2 stops
LHR14:45London Heathrow
Gulf Air
25 Aug
LHR22:05London Heathrow
30h 55m
2 stops
CMB09:30Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
15 Dec
CMB16:55Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
27h 20m
2 stops
LHR14:45London Heathrow

Air India flights from United Kingdom to Colombo

Our best Air India deals on United Kingdom to Colombo flight tickets
Air India
1 Sept
LHR21:05London Heathrow
31h 05m
1 stop
CMB08:40Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
14 Sept
CMB17:05Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
30h 25m
1 stop
LHR19:00London Heathrow
Air India
23 Sept
LHR12:30London Heathrow
15h 40m
1 stop
CMB08:40Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
7 Oct
CMB16:00Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
32h 00m
1 stop
LHR19:30London Heathrow
Air India
1 Sept
LHR12:30London Heathrow
22h 00m
1 stop
CMB15:00Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
7 Sept
CMB16:00Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
22h 45m
1 stop
LHR10:15London Heathrow

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LondonColombo

STN - CMB

STNCMB

London Stansted

mar. 9/9

06:10-20:50

3 stops34h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

mar. 7/10

21:30-15:40

2 stops22h 40m

£366

LondonColombo

STN - CMB

STNCMB

London Stansted

dim. 21/9

08:30-04:25

2 stops15h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

dim. 28/9

15:10-13:35

3 stops26h 55m

£373

LondonColombo

LHR - CMB

LHRCMB

London Heathrow

mar. 26/8

14:45-02:50

1 stop31h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

mar. 25/11

04:00-14:30

1 stop16h 00m

£499

LondonColombo

LHR - CMB

LHRCMB

London Heathrow

lun. 1/9

14:45-20:35

1 stop25h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

mar. 30/9

21:50-15:15

1 stop21h 55m

£505

Newcastle upon TyneColombo

NCL - CMB

NCLCMB

Newcastle upon Tyne

mar. 7/10

14:15-08:35

1 stop13h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

dim. 12/10

02:55-12:05

1 stop13h 40m

£772

Newcastle upon TyneColombo

NCL - CMB

NCLCMB

Newcastle upon Tyne

mar. 7/10

14:15-08:35

1 stop13h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

dim. 12/10

02:55-12:05

1 stop13h 40m

£773

EdinburghColombo

EDI - CMB

EDICMB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

sam. 15/11

07:30-05:50

1 stop16h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

sam. 29/11

18:50-06:00

1 stop16h 40m

£775

EdinburghColombo

EDI - CMB

EDICMB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

jeu. 9/10

15:10-05:45

1 stop34h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

ven. 31/10

18:50-06:00

1 stop16h 40m

£802

SouthamptonColombo

SOU - CMB

SOUCMB

Southampton Eastleigh

lun. 3/11

20:10-01:55

2 stops24h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

lun. 24/11

19:30-19:40

2 stops29h 40m

£870

SouthamptonColombo

SOU - CMB

SOUCMB

Southampton Eastleigh

mer. 29/10

09:30-16:30

2 stops25h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

mar. 25/11

10:15-19:40

2 stops38h 55m

£871

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Colombo?

The cheapest month to fly to Colombo from United Kingdom is in May. Flight prices, which tend to average around £609, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of September is another great option to travel to Colombo, with average flight prices from United Kingdom averaging around £638.

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

On average, the least expensive day to fly to Colombo from United Kingdom is on a Sunday. momondo users have found tickets for Sunday departures for as low as £701. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. On the other hand, Friday is the most expensive day to depart from United Kingdom because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travellers. As a result, prices tend to be around £783.

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

Our data shows that the cheapest United Kingdom to Colombo flights are usually those with departure times in the evening. Our users have found flights to Colombo in the evening for as low as £724. Try not to purchase tickets in the morning because they tend to be around £752. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

What is the cheapest United Kingdom to Colombo flight route?

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Colombo from United Kingdom when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Colombo for around £727 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Colombo from United Kingdom for as low as £639 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on United Kingdom to Colombo flights?

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Best price found

£150

Fastest flight time

12h 10m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Colombo

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Colombo from United Kingdom in the past 72 hours is £150. The best return flight deal from United Kingdom to Colombo found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £366.
The fastest flight from United Kingdom to Colombo takes 12h 10m
Direct flights go from United Kingdom to Colombo every day.
There is 1 airport near Colombo: Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (CMB)

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    The required travel and health documents for your Colombo trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Colombo. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.


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7.4
1,230 reviews
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7.4
627 reviews
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6.8
478 reviews
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5.5
2,928 reviews
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7.2
158 reviews
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7.1
203 reviews
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7.5
1,686 reviews
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Air ChinaPriceFrom £521Free CancellationRating
7.3
93 reviews
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7.4
3,609 reviews
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6.6
7,222 reviews
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