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Cheapest return fare
£558
Typical prices: £697-£774
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£561
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Cheap Flights from London to Colombo (LON-CMB)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from London to Colombo that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Wed, 9 Sep - Sat, 19 Sep
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£558Multiple Airlines
Sun, 23 Aug - Sun, 4 Oct
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KAYAK’s insights & trends for London to Colombo flights

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How much is a return flight from London to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from London to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport departing in September.

What is the cheapest London to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest return flight from London to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport costs £541 on the route between London Gatwick Airport (LGW) and Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (CMB). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 3% cheaper than other London-Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport routes. The most popular route is between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (CMB).

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from London to Colombo?

The average price of all round-trip flights from London to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Colombo on a Monday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Friday is the most expensive day to fly from London to Colombo. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Sunday and avoiding Fridays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from London to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from London to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from London to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is September, where tickets cost £598 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £958 and £958 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from London to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 2 stops stopover the cheapest option at £735 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from London to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from London to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from London to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, you should book around 8 weeks before departure, which saves you about 14% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 12 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from London to Colombo

 
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Kirstie Pickering

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Ramsey Qubein

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An avid traveller and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg, among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from London to Colombo

Low seasonNovember
Cheapest flight£310
Best time to beat the crowds (13% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (31% more expensive on average)
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FAQs for booking London to Colombo flights

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from London to Colombo?

    While it is possible to fly from London Stansted (STN) and London Gatwick to Sri Lanka, the majority of flights from London to Colombo depart from London Heathrow. The airport is very large and has several terminals that are spread out over some distance, so always make sure to check which one your flight is departing from. All international flights to Colombo land at Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.

  • Are there direct flights from London to Colombo?

    SriLankan is the only airline to offer direct flights from London to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl, with regular departures from London Heathrow. Numerous other carriers such as Emirates, Oman Air, British Airways and KLM also fly the route but include at least one stopover in a major hub like Dubai, Doha or Amsterdam.

  • What is the quickest way to get from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to the city centre?

    Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is located around 20 mi from the city centre of Colombo, a journey that takes around 45min by car. While many hotels offer shuttle services, you can also opt for an official airport taxi, available from the counter in the Arrivals Hall. Depending on your exact destination the fare should be approx. Rs 2,800 (£12) to the city.

  • Is it possible to rent a car at Colombo Bandaranaike Intl?

    Although several international car hire firms like Sixt and Europcar operate branches near to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, none of them are actually located on site. If you would prefer to hire a car with a driver, there are several tour operator desks in the Arrivals Hall that may be able to help you; otherwise, it is best to contact your preferred rental car agency in advance.

  • Are there London Airport (LON) hotels I can use?

    LON Airports have a range of hotels travellers can use. In Heathrow Terminal 2 there’s an Aerotel, in Gatwick’s North Terminal there is the Sofitel, whilst there is a Travelodge at London City Airport (LCY). At Stansted Airport and Luton Airport there’s a Holiday Inn Express you can stay at.

  • Can I use fast track facilities at London Airports (LON)?

    Get through security faster at LON Airports with the fast track service. This costs about £12.50 per person In Heathrow, £7 at Stansted, £6 at Luton and £5 at Gatwick. This enables you to beat the queues so you’re not in a rush through the terminal.

  • What is the cheapest flight from London to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from London to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport was £310 for a one-way ticket and £558 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from London to Colombo?

    When flying out of London you will be using one of these airports: London City, London Gatwick, London Heathrow, London Luton, London Southend, or London Stansted. You will be landing at Colombo Bandaranaike Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from London to Colombo?

    The Airbus A330-300 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the London to Colombo flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from London to Colombo?

    SkyTeam, Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between London and Colombo, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from London to Colombo?

    There are direct flights from London to Colombo on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from London to Colombo, Emirates or Oman Air?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from London to Colombo are Emirates and Oman Air. With an average price for the route of £968 and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. Oman Air is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £887 and an overall rating of 8.1.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from London to Colombo?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from London to Colombo.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from London to Colombo?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Colombo from London is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from London to Colombo?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Colombo with an airline and back to London with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from London to Colombo?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Colombo from London up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from London to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Colombo to London? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £407 or less one-way and £617 or less round-trip.
  • Depending on which London airport you are flying from, you can take the opportunity to relax in style before your flight. Both London Heathrow (LHR) and London Gatwick (LGW) offer No. 1 Lounges, which can be booked online in advance regardless of which airline you are flying with.
  • Travelling with children on flights from London to Colombo? London Heathrow provides children’s play areas in Terminals 2, 3, 4 and 5, and many airport restaurants take part in a "Kids Eat Free" programme on an alternating basis.
  • If you want to give your electronic devices a last-minute boost before your flight, you will find numerous free "Power Pole" charging points throughout all the terminals at London Heathrow.
  • Should you arrive at Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (CMB) feeling peckish, there’s no need to worry – all the airport’s restaurants and snack bars, including SVH Snacks on the public concourse, are open 24h a day.
  • If your flight from London to Colombo is just for transit, you can check into the Serenediva Transit Hotel on the 2nd floor of Arrivals. Rooms are bookable in blocks starting from 6h and offer weary travellers the chance to sleep, shower and recharge in comfort.
  • In need of some last-minute medical items on arrival at Colombo Bandaranaike Intl? The Healthguard Pharmacy is open round the clock, and there is also a 24h medical centre in the Arrivals Hall.
  • If you find cheap flights from London to Colombo, you are able to change your money before you leave. For instance, at Heathrow Airport (LHR) you can use a Travelex, which is located in the check-in area of Terminal 2 as well as after security in Terminal 5. There is also a Travelex in Stansted Airport (STN) in the departures area. If you’re leaving from Gatwick Airport (LGW) or Luton Airport (LTN), there is a ChangeGroup in the terminal building.
  • In order to avoid delays upon arrival, British citizens should apply online for an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) in order to enter Sri Lanka. This can be done on the Department of Immigration and Emigration website. You can still apply for a visa on arrival, but you need to comply with the guidelines so it’s safer to do it prior to your trip. Your tourist visa will be valid for 30 days. You also need to have six months left on your passport.
  • When you arrive at Colombo Airport (CMB), you can use the post office to send out postcards to friends and family. This can be found in the arrivals hall of the airport and is open 24/7.

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Monday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to London

Monday

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Wednesday

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from London to Colombo

 
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Terrible experience resolving missed connection after flight was delayed. 3 hour queue at transit desk, not enough staff, no organisation, worst ever flying experience.

2.0 MediocreThomas, Jul 2025
LHR - DOH
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Terrible experience resolving missed connection after flight was delayed. 3 hour queue at transit desk, not enough staff, no organisation, worst ever flying experience.

The rows of seats in economy class are seriously close to one another making eating and resting just about impossible - there is hardly any legroom. Anyone larger than average size would have an incredibly uncomfortable flight. I had to basically share my seat with the lady passenger next to me as she was too big to fit into her allotted seat.

Do I need to repeat my complaints about my lost carry on bag?

Food was good, attendants were friendly. Seats were not comfortable. Did not receive any amenities such as eyemask or earplugs that would have helped sleep. Additionally a large group of passengers boarded very late into boarding and were a disruption for almost the whole flight. Flight attendants did their best but the kids were making so much noise, kicking seats, and half the time no adult was sat with them so they weren’t being managed.

I staff or crew they were very friendly and humbly, they done theirs service very well, I appreciate them and thank you to the company or Qatar 🇶🇦 Government for providing as good service in their flight ,once again, thank you 😊 🙏 😀 😉 👍

Crews are very rude and unhelpful. Cramped seats in economy. Foods are useless

Lovely aircraft and I flight entertainment. Good leg room. Full flight crew struggled a bit

Food not good as good as last time flew with them

Seats very uncomfortable, impossible to sleep. Food average, bakery items not fresh. Pockets in seats not large enough to hold a book and a few other items. Cabin temperature too cold, even with blanket. Good selection of movies. Other than that 12 hours of torture!

Flight changed to Oman air under one alliance . Seating , entertainment was not up to the quality of QR . Hope my trip back from cmb Doh will operate a QR flight instead of any other under one alliance .

I booked tickets for a family of five and specifically paid extra to select our seats together. We spent nearly $1,000 extra (around $100 per seat) for extra legroom so we could sit near each other. However, despite paying for this, we ended up being separated on the flight. This caused a major issue for our family because my parents do not speak English and rely on me to translate and assist them during the journey. I do not understand why Etihad changed our reserved seats without explanation. I am extremely dissatisfied with this experience. I expect the airline to do better, and I am requesting a full refund for the seat selection fees we paid.

1 hour delay meant missed my connecting flight and 1st day of holiday

Etihad Check In counter/Station manager in Heathrow was bothering and not helpful at all. They are rude and not customer oriented

I am a larger than average person and in my opinion i don't think it's fair to allocate a window seat to anyone who is my size or larger, i was seated between 2 large passengers on a full aircraft. The guy in the window seat also occupied a portion of the middle seat (my seat) which made my experience of flying with etihad very cramped and uncomfortable, i was flying from Abu Dhabi to Bangkok. Had this been a airbus 380 it would have been better as the seats are larger but unfortunately it wasn't so i had to endure the 6+hrs unable to get any rest

The check-in has been the very best so far I didn't get to use my priority access which made me feel like a paid a higher price with no benefit for that I loved the food Very tasty and hot The staff friendliness, empathy could be better as it was not linear amongst the whole crew Otherwise, no complaints. I'd still fly again via Etihad Great prices despite the long 6h of waiting time

Horrible. After paying for seats, I was cramped, my daughters legs kept hitting the seat in front, I had no overhead bin space and no help from stewards on board, the food was served cold, when asked for snacks was told to wait and never received any, the flight was cold with no temperature controls. Entertainment was outdated. I booked this through partnership with American Airlines but will avoid in the future.

The business class experience is fantastic. The crew were polite but often unavailable even when I tried to call them! I even found myself bringing my used dishes and cutlery up to the crew because no one had come to collect it after over an hour.

Overall mediocre experience. Check in was good. They're were discriminatory. They were not attentive, food choices were not vegetarian friendly. The food served was frozen.

1st time with. Etihad Airways and it was amazing from check in to crew. Great flight.

Very very bad service very tight seats never ever flying with Etihad again

Nice crew.flight delay fromBKK for some ground prep issue I guess, crew serve well to guest, and respect to guest as well. As usual AC is old,and nt much comert in compare to other rehional airliners.other than that.all good

Flight was on time.food is as usual good.Aircraft is old.old A320, seats aithout any display.crew serve well

When flying from Indian Sector, should be more prepared with Indian food

KAYAK Real time status update is not accurate.the flight inbound rejected and go around.and came back and land. Delay abt 30 min.still shows ontime.track ur self if u wana real time.and cabin crew s are nicer. Aircraft is jst ok.old airplane.and in midflight ,seems have some compressor issue.airconditioning was nt work properly either.I could litarary see guests were cheking if AC is working.bt on landing it start to gv cool.which probably some one intentionaly kept .which was so bad.even breathing was bit difficult.otjer than that.for me all ok.

This leg of the trip was smoother than compared to the initial trip. Sri Lankan Airlines still have much work to do to improve the overall travel experience.

Very good crew, very efficient. Unfortunately not all items listed in duty free catalog were available.

Very professional and well managed. On time, great staff and comfortable.

Kayak company fake total I m not travel my payment reverse plzzz my credit card

Terrible experience. Unexpected wait due to staff delay was not taken proper care. Food inflight could be better where as flight attendees on flight hospitality was 100%

Because of the bubble agreement b/w India and Srilanka, I was not allowed to board the flight to Columbo. My experience about airport representatives was good. They were through in their job and saved my family from getting stuck in Columbo (as I would not be able to fly to Doha because of bubble agreement). So by their prompt attention, such a catastrophe was avoided. For this reason, even without flying with them, I would rate them 7/10.

I was sent an email that said my card payment was not verified. When I spoke to an agent , he said my card was not verified and the flight I thought I had to booked was no longer available so I booked another flight on another airline(United). Later I got flight updates , etc., concerning my supposed first flight. So if I was charged for this flight on British Airways/American airlines, I need a refund.

The crew made it a great flight. They were friendly and attentive. They made me want to fly British Airways again.

BA has not been handling priority luggage with any special priority. This time our luggage was distinctly very slow to arrive, well after the first half of items to arrive. Business class flights cost a lot and it would be nice to have that reflected in the speed of baggage handling! (I note that this has worsened in our long experience of BA.) On a different note, we spent 2.5 hours on the plane after landing because of an airport mishap at Boston Logan. The pilot provided reasonably frequent update but more could have been done to ensure passenger comfort, such as more beverage and maybe snack services.

I purchased premier economy seats but I was seated one row off and was sitting in economy my bottle of water and cookie did not compare to the menus handed OP it in premier.

I understand and don't want food on a short trip, but tea and coffe (at least 1 cup) should be free. Nevertheless there was water available and the crew was nice.

Food is horrible. Flight was good and the staff were mostly men.

Delayed suitcase - terrible service to get my suitcase next day, I was informed it would arrive today in the afternoon (Jun/28). Now, I was informed I may or may not receive it until 3 am (Jun/29).

Seats were comfortable, but boarding was the worst I've ever seen. Way too much walking to get onboard as we had to go up & down steps several & then bus took us halfway around the airport for boarding & had to board outside after a very long bus rood.

I will never want to book with these people. They are arrogant and rude. Food was really really bad, crew was even worst

The plane was so old, it needs to be retired! The windows were rattling we paid for premier economy and there was no footrest. Video console was so old, barely had any games for kids. Video console is very slow to react. The gaming console was broken. The foldable food table was sticky and the air hostess had a rough time opening it and closing it for us!!

Aircraft condition poor, no inflight entertainment, broken seats, seats worn, split armrests, flat seat cushions and seat would recline. Aircraft needs refitting completely!

The crew on the flight was great and the food was good. The flight was on time and in fact arrived earlier than scheduled. The boarding process however was not great. I had a business class ticket but I had to stand in line for about 20 minutes at the gate before I could board. The bottleneck is that at the gate they check the boarding pass and passport all over again and there is no separate lane for business class and there were only 1 agent. The aircraft is very old . The entertainment system is antiquated and the programming is sub par.

I did not expect from Tata group like this worst experience food is too worst

Best flight I have taken so far between US and India. Air India service was surprisingly amazing.. had a low expectation, but the new Air India exceeded it.

Things have improved still cleanliness of aircraft and maintenance of flights, still needs attention. Crew members have become more welcoming, which is indeed a welcomed change.

The tv system was not working, usb was not charging . Also whole plane was stinking , this is without people , as I was one of the first to board . Complained several times

Chaotic/Crowded check in. Delayed departure from LHR, resulting in a very delayed Dinner service. Since takeover by the TATAs, Air-India has become Uber commercial and not in a good way, but more like Ryanair. Most seats are now sold and at too high prices (£24 add on for a single windows seat). The promised transformation into a better (clean), efficient and professional airline is nowhere in sight ☹️ Thanks

Horrible flight conditions. Entertainment system not working. Charging points not working.

Flight crew were welcoming and attentive. The flight was on time and arrived a little early. Overall a very good flight!

Our flight was cancelled due to technical issues. Air India staff caused each one of us to go through nightmare before finally placing us in a hotel by 2 am. I was asked to share a single room with a stranger. I insisted that I cannot share the room as I needed privacy due to my vulnerable medical situation (Heart issues, High blood pressure, High Cholesterol and Type 2 diabetics). Even after explaining my medical situation and the need for privacy, Air India instructed the hotel to charge me Rs 4000 for the room and I was forced to pay the amount at 2 am (roughly $49). Air India should refund the amount I paid for my hotel room, at the minimum. Air India didn't have any Standard Operating Procedure to do what/how/when/by whom under this situation. Mom with babies, Elderly people and people with medical condition like me were forced to wander from here to there and talk to each person right from 10pm all the way till 2am. The Air India staff didn't have PA system to give a consistent announcement, instead they were murmuring on a one-o-one basis with more than 200 passengers. It was a sight of utter mismanagement and lack of commonsense. I will not ever, I MEAN EVER TRAVEL an Air India flight even if it is free, and will not recommend Air India to anyone I care.

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