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

• Earliest: departs at 12:35 and lands at 23:00
• Latest: departs at 20:40 and lands at 07:05.

The flight takes about 10h 25m.

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

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A direct flight from London Heathrow Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport takes 10h 25m, covering 5,412 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.

Return flights from London Heathrow Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport range from £614 to £870, with an average of £704 over the past 12 months. Anything below £614 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 5% above the £704 route average. Book 14 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £627 return via Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH), compared with £786 for direct.

SriLankan Airlines is the only airline operating London Heathrow Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights. 51% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £21–£75 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.

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

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on London Heathrow Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights:

• SriLankan Airlines
• Lufthansa

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty programme, while others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from London Heathrow Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £333, which is 21% below the typical average for this route.

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (CMB) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £33 for economy cars. Top options include:

• GREEN MOTION
• Xdrive Mobility
• Ace
• AcaRent
• SR RENT A CAR

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

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

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 London Heathrow Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport route, 49% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 50m.

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

• Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) – 44% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 41% of one-stop connections
• Manama Bahrain Intl (BAH) – 3% of one-stop connections
• Dubai Intl (DXB) – 3% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 9% on flights from London Heathrow Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. Monday is the cheapest departure day at £676 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at £735, a difference of £59.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only SriLankan Airlines operates flights between London Heathrow Airport and Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.

Flying via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 14h 28m, compared to 14h 34m via Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) and 14h 44m via Istanbul (IST).

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is 5 hours ahead of London Heathrow Airport (India Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Among airlines operating London Heathrow Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights:

• SriLankan Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

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
• Lufthansa: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

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

If you’re flying business class, be sure to relax and work at No1 Lounge in Heathrow Airport. Regardless of your airline and ticket, you are able to enjoy the facilities at an extra cost beginning at around £34. Opening hours are usually 05:00 to 21:00, and some facilities include unlimited Wi-Fi, charging points and a buffet. If you need quiet time, there are private study spaces. Accessible toilets are also present in the lounge.

Car hire is located within arrivals. Some companies to choose from are Casons, SIXT Rent-a-car and Saffron. You can find deals directly here through KAYAK, mostly supplied by Sri Lanka Rent a Car. If you book in advance, you are likely to have a meet-and-greet service waiting for you on arrival.

Hilton Garden Inn is located in Terminal 2 at Heathrow; with closed passageways to Terminal 3, it is very close to the airport. You can choose from a number of rooms, offering free Wi-Fi, air conditioning and room service. There is an onsite bar, restaurant and even a fitness centre.

Emirates offers many of the flights on this route , and the layover tends to be in Dubai, boasting a luxury airport full of facilities. Other flights stop in Abu Dhabi, Istanbul and India depending on the airline.