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Only British Airways operates flights between Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport and London Gatwick Airport.

Flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Gatwick Airport usually depart from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (CMB) and arrive at London Gatwick (LGW).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• British Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Gatwick Airport:

• Economy class
• Business Class

On this route, direct and stopover fares are close on average, with direct at £603 return and stopover options via Sharjah (SHJ) at £607.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £67–£74 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 777 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by British Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A330-300 variants.

One-stop flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Gatwick Airport most commonly connect through:

• Dubai Intl (DXB) – 45% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 34% of one-stop connections
• Sharjah (SHJ) – 15% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) – 6% of one-stop connections

Dubai Intl (DXB) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 26% on the Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Gatwick Airport route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at £586 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £786, a difference of £200. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Some of the most popular sights in London Gatwick Airport are London Victoria Station, London Euston Railway Station, and Hyde Park. These are among the most viewed places in London Gatwick Airport on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Gatwick Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 11:00 and lands at 22:30
• Latest: departs at 11:00 and lands at 22:30.

The flight takes about 11h 30m.

A direct flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Gatwick Airport takes 11h 30m, covering 5,398 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

One-way fares from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Gatwick Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £306, which is 22% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Dubai Intl (DXB) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 14h 17m, compared to 14h 38m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) and 14h 53m via Istanbul (IST).

London Gatwick Airport is 4 hours behind Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (British Time vs India Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

London Gatwick Airport (LGW) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £6 for economy cars. Top options include:
• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• U-Save
• Europcar
• Alamo

Return flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Gatwick Airport range from £581 to £725, with an average of £656 over the past 12 months. Anything below £581 counts as a good deal.