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Cheap flights from the United Kingdom to Colombo from £170

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10:45 - 03:45STN-CMB
35h 30m2 stops
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03:25 - 22:15CMB-STN
24h 20m2 stops
£517Multiple Airlines
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Sun, 7 Dec - Sun, 21 Dec
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06:10 - 08:30LGW-CMB
21h 50m2 stops
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06:45 - 16:15CMB-LGW
14h 00m1 stop
£517Multiple Airlines
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Tue, 7 Oct - Tue, 21 Oct
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12:15 - 14:20STN-CMB
21h 35m2 stops
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14:45 - 20:10CMB-STN
34h 55m3 stops
£517Multiple Airlines
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Mon, 20 Oct - Mon, 3 Nov
Etihad Airways Logo
21:45 - 02:50LHR-CMB
24h 35m1 stop
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04:05 - 15:15CMB-LHR
15h 40m1 stop
£518Etihad Airways
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Thu, 9 Oct - Fri, 24 Oct
Qatar Airways Logo
14:55 - 17:45LGW-CMB
22h 20m1 stop
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03:35 - 13:25CMB-LGW
14h 20m1 stop
£521Qatar Airways
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Tue, 7 Oct - Wed, 22 Oct
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09:00 - 09:45LGW-CMB
19h 15m1 stop
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03:25 - 05:55CMB-LGW
32h 00m1 stop
£523Qatar Airways
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Mon, 9 Mar - Wed, 18 Mar
Etihad Airways Logo
09:30 - 02:50LHR-CMB
12h 50m1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
04:05 - 15:15CMB-LHR
15h 40m1 stop
£525Etihad Airways
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Tue, 30 Sep - Tue, 7 Oct
Emirates Logo
14:15 - 08:35NCL-CMB
13h 50m1 stop
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02:55 - 12:05CMB-NCL
13h 40m1 stop
£774Emirates
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Tue, 7 Oct - Sun, 12 Oct
Emirates Logo
14:15 - 08:35NCL-CMB
13h 50m1 stop
Emirates Logo
02:55 - 12:05CMB-NCL
13h 40m1 stop
£775Emirates
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Tue, 30 Sep - Sun, 5 Oct
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07:55 - 05:45EDI-CMB
17h 20m1 stop
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18:50 - 12:35CMB-EDI
23h 15m1 stop
£781SriLankan Airlines
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Fri, 17 Oct - Mon, 3 Nov

Qatar Airways flights from United Kingdom to Colombo

Our best Qatar Airways deals on United Kingdom to Colombo flight tickets
Qatar Airways
7 Oct
LGW14:55London Gatwick
22h 20m
1 stop
CMB17:45Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
22 Oct
CMB03:35Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
14h 20m
1 stop
LGW13:25London Gatwick
£521
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Qatar Airways
22 Sept
LGW14:55London Gatwick
21h 25m
1 stop
CMB16:50Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
28 Sept
CMB03:35Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
14h 20m
1 stop
LGW13:25London Gatwick
£522
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Qatar Airways
9 Mar
LGW09:00London Gatwick
19h 15m
1 stop
CMB09:45Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
18 Mar
CMB03:25Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
32h 00m
1 stop
LGW05:55London Gatwick
£523
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British Airways flights from United Kingdom to Colombo

Our best British Airways deals on United Kingdom to Colombo flight tickets
British Airways
29 Sept
LGW14:55London Gatwick
21h 25m
1 stop
CMB16:50Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
9 Oct
CMB11:25Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
23h 45m
1 stop
LGW06:40London Gatwick
£566
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British Airways
30 Sept
NCL05:55Newcastle upon Tyne
31h 20m
2 stops
CMB17:45Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
6 Oct
CMB11:25Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
27h 30m
2 stops
NCL10:25Newcastle upon Tyne
£651
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British Airways
30 Sept
NCL05:55Newcastle upon Tyne
31h 20m
2 stops
CMB17:45Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
6 Oct
CMB11:25Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
27h 30m
2 stops
NCL10:25Newcastle upon Tyne
£652
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LondonColombo

STN - CMB

STNCMB

London Stansted

Sun 7/12

10:45-03:45

2 stops35h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 21/12

03:25-22:15

2 stops24h 20m

£517

LondonColombo

LGW - CMB

LGWCMB

London Gatwick

Tue 7/10

06:10-08:30

2 stops21h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 21/10

06:45-16:15

1 stop14h 00m

£517

LondonColombo

STN - CMB

STNCMB

London Stansted

Mon 20/10

12:15-14:20

2 stops21h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 3/11

14:45-20:10

3 stops34h 55m

£517

LondonColombo

LHR - CMB

LHRCMB

London Heathrow

Thu 9/10

21:45-02:50

1 stop24h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 24/10

04:05-15:15

1 stop15h 40m

£518

LondonColombo

LGW - CMB

LGWCMB

London Gatwick

Tue 7/10

14:55-17:45

1 stop22h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 22/10

03:35-13:25

1 stop14h 20m

£521

LondonColombo

LGW - CMB

LGWCMB

London Gatwick

Mon 9/3

09:00-09:45

1 stop19h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 18/3

03:25-05:55

1 stop32h 00m

£523

LondonColombo

LHR - CMB

LHRCMB

London Heathrow

Tue 30/9

09:30-02:50

1 stop12h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 7/10

04:05-15:15

1 stop15h 40m

£525

Newcastle upon TyneColombo

NCL - CMB

NCLCMB

Newcastle upon Tyne

Tue 7/10

14:15-08:35

1 stop13h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 12/10

02:55-12:05

1 stop13h 40m

£774

Newcastle upon TyneColombo

NCL - CMB

NCLCMB

Newcastle upon Tyne

Tue 30/9

14:15-08:35

1 stop13h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 5/10

02:55-12:05

1 stop13h 40m

£775

EdinburghColombo

EDI - CMB

EDICMB

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Fri 17/10

07:55-05:45

1 stop17h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 3/11

18:50-12:35

1 stop23h 15m

£781

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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 September. Flight prices, which tend to average around £591, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of May is another great option to travel to Colombo, with average flight prices from United Kingdom averaging around £593.

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 £685. 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 £767.

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 £710. Try not to purchase tickets in the morning because they tend to be around £738. 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 £704 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 £621 on momondo.

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

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

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Fastest flight time

10h 20m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Colombo

1 airport
The fastest flight from United Kingdom to Colombo takes 10h 20m
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 minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from United Kingdom to Colombo.

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

    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
1,250 reviews
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7.4
634 reviews
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6.9
484 reviews
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5.5
2,930 reviews
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Kuwait AirwaysPriceFrom £488Free CancellationRating
7.2
306 reviews
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Gulf AirPriceFrom £498Free CancellationRating
7.1
209 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom £514Free CancellationRating
7.4
3,624 reviews
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China EasternPriceFrom £533Free CancellationRating
7.2
166 reviews
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SWISSPriceFrom £534Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,737 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom £551Free CancellationRating
7.3
3,968 reviews
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Flights from United Kingdom to Colombo with flexible booking policies can be found by using the search form above and then selecting our dedicated flexible booking filter, which will highlight only the flights where this policy is applied.

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