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

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

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.

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

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £613 return via Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH), compared with £646 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £52–£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 London Gatwick Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport most commonly connect through:

• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 50% of one-stop connections
• Sharjah (SHJ) – 20% of one-stop connections
• Dubai Intl (DXB) – 14% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) – 9% 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 10% on the London Gatwick Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £634 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at £701, a difference of £67. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

• Earliest: departs at 17:30 and lands at 03:30
• Latest: departs at 18:30 and lands at 04:30.

The flight takes about 10h 00m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 19% above the route average of £660. Book 18 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport takes 10h 00m, 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 London Gatwick Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £326, which is 19% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 14h 24m, compared to 14h 29m via Dubai Intl (DXB) and 14h 48m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA).

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

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (CMB) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £16 for economy cars. Top options include:
• GREEN MOTION
• Ace
• AcaRent
• Xdrive Mobility
• SR RENT A CAR

Return flights from London Gatwick Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport range from £577 to £861, with an average of £660 over the past 12 months. Anything below £577 counts as a good deal.