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Yes, you can fly directly between Sri Lanka and London Heathrow Airport with Sri Lankan Airlines. Should you not mind transferring, you could opt for a flight with British Airways to Heathrow or Gatwick that changes in Hamad International Airport in Doha and might be slightly cheaper than the direct option.

Yes, before your flight, you can change your Sri Lankan Rupees to Sterling at service bureaus. With BOC Transit currency exchange counter and People’s Bank both offering this service, you will be able to find great, commission-free options before you depart to London.

Should you have an early flight in the morning, or just want to relax ahead of a long flight to the UK, you can opt for an airport hotel to make your journey seamless ahead of your flight. Choose a hotel such as the Airport City Hotel and Sandamali Restaurant, which is one of the closest hotels to the airport terminal.

From Bandaranaike Airport in Sri Lanka, you can fly directly to London Heathrow Airport, which makes this a very popular option to travellers. Being located closer to the city centre, Heathrow is also great for your onward journey. That being said, Gatwick flights might be better if you are travelling back to south London or another location in the south of the UK. Both airports offer great facilities through, so whichever you choose, your needs will be fully catered for upon your arrival.

Foot Rub is a beauty and wellness facility located in the Departure Transit Area at Colombo Bandaranaike, where passengers can relax, refresh and rejuvenate before the flight to the UK capital. You can treat yourself to a variety of foot massages in addition to fully clothed body treatments, as well as vanity services to feel your best during and after the long-haul flight.

London Heathrow is the city’s largest and busiest airport and offers a wider range of family-friendly services and facilities for arriving international passengers at Terminal 3 and 5. These include several Baby Care rooms for changing and feeding, family-friendly restaurants to refuel after long flights and free travel for kids below age 15 on Heathrow Express when accompanied by an adult.

Flights aboard British Airways and Qatar Airways regularly average about 2h 5min stopovers in Doha on flights from Colombo Bandaranaike to London Heathrow. Qatar also has a few flights departing the Colombo airport with 45 minutes connections at Doha en route to London Gatwick.

Aer Lingus offers flights to Cork, Shannon and Dublin while British Airways has departures to regional cities including Aberdeen, Edinburgh and Inverness from London Heathrow. Amsterdam, Paris and Brussels are three international destinations you can reach within an hour’s flight from this location.

2 airlines operate flights between Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport and London. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• SriLankan Airlines
• British Airways

Flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London usually depart from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (CMB) and may arrive at several airports in London area, including London City (LCY), London Gatwick (LGW), London Heathrow (LHR), London Luton (LTN), London Southend (SEN) and London Stansted (STN).

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

• SriLankan Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• 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.

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

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £609 return via Sharjah (SHJ), compared with £882 for direct.

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

• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 42% of one-stop connections
• Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) – 35% of one-stop connections
• Dubai Intl (DXB) – 13% of one-stop connections
• Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl (BOM) – 4% of one-stop connections

Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 16% on the Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £642 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £757, a difference of £116. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London route, 15% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 43 minutes.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

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

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

• Earliest: departs at 02:25 and lands at 14:00
• Latest: departs at 13:10 and lands at 00:45.

The flight takes about 11h 35m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 13% above the route average of £675. Book 15 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London takes 11h 35m, covering 5,397 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 are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £292, which is 24% below the typical average for this route.

SriLankan Airlines is the only airline operating Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London flights. 85% of its flights are on time.

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 14h 09m, compared to 14h 20m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) and 14h 20m via Dubai Intl (DXB).

London 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.

Since London is served by multiple airports, car hire options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near London Heathrow Airport (LHR) – daily rates from around £5:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• Europcar
• Alamo
• Hertz

Near London Gatwick Airport (LGW) – daily rates from around £6:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• U-Save
• Europcar
• Alamo

Near London City Airport (LCY) – daily rates from around £8:

• GREEN MOTION
• Budget
• Hertz
• Avis
• Sixt

Near London Luton Airport (LTN) – daily rates from around £8:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• Alamo
• Europcar
• Budget

Near London Stansted Airport (STN) – daily rates from around £7:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• Europcar
• Alamo
• U-Save

Return flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London range from £593 to £824, with an average of £675 over the past 12 months. Anything below £593 counts as a good deal.