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Book Cheap London to Sri Lanka Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from London to Sri Lanka 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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Recent return flight deals from London to Sri Lanka

Sat, 9 May - Wed, 27 May
Turkish Airlines Logo
10:50 - 05:20
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CMB
14h 00m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
06:50 - 16:50
CMB
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STN
14h 30m
1 stop
£566Turkish Airlines
Tue, 21 Apr - Fri, 24 Apr
Etihad Airways Logo
20:45 - 20:35
LHR
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CMB
19h 20m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
04:10 - 12:45
CMB
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LHR
13h 05m
1 stop
£566Etihad Airways
Fri, 19 Jun - Wed, 24 Jun
Air Arabia Logo
19:35 - 02:20
LGW
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CMB
26h 15m
1 stop
Air Arabia Logo
05:20 - 18:35
CMB
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LGW
17h 45m
1 stop
£566Air Arabia
Mon, 6 Apr - Mon, 20 Apr
Air Arabia Logo
09:55 - 14:15
LGW
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CMB
23h 50m
1 stop
Air Arabia Logo
15:05 - 08:45
CMB
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LGW
22h 10m
1 stop
£567Air Arabia
Sat, 2 May - Sat, 16 May
Etihad Airways Logo
14:45 - 08:35
LHR
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CMB
13h 20m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
04:10 - 12:45
CMB
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LHR
13h 05m
1 stop
£567Etihad Airways
Wed, 20 May - Tue, 26 May
Qatar Airways Logo
09:00 - 17:45
LGW
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CMB
28h 15m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
03:15 - 13:25
CMB
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LGW
14h 40m
1 stop
£567Qatar Airways
Tue, 21 Apr - Tue, 5 May
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:35 - 05:20
STN
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CMB
31h 15m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
06:50 - 16:40
CMB
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STN
14h 20m
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£567Turkish Airlines
Sun, 19 Apr - Tue, 5 May
Qatar Airways Logo
09:00 - 01:45
LGW
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CMB
12h 15m
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Qatar Airways Logo
12:30 - 06:40
CMB
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LGW
22h 40m
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£573Qatar Airways
Tue, 14 Apr - Thu, 7 May
SWISS Logo
19:15 - 10:00
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CMB
34h 15m
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SWISS Logo
11:45 - 17:30
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LCY
34h 15m
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£734SWISS
Tue, 14 Apr - Thu, 7 May
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19:15 - 10:00
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34h 15m
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11:45 - 17:30
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LCY
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£735SWISS
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for London to Sri Lanka flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from London to Sri Lanka to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest London to Sri Lanka flight route?

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

The cheapest ticket to Sri Lanka from London found in the last 72 hours was to Colombo, at £626 return. The most popular route is from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (CMB), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was £626.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Sri Lanka?

The average price for all round-trip flights from London to Sri Lanka depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

The cheapest time of day to fly to Sri Lanka is generally at night, when retur flights cost £729 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Sri Lanka is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is £760.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from London to Sri Lanka?

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 £692 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly from London to Sri Lanka?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from London to Sri Lanka, 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 Sri Lanka is September, when tickets cost £596 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, when the average cost of return tickets is £989 and £935 respectively.

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

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

When flying from London to Sri Lanka, you should consider leaving on a Monday and avoid Fridays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to London, you’ll find the best rates on Wednesdays and the most expensive ones on Fridays.

How far in advance should I book a flight from London to Sri Lanka?

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 Sri Lanka, 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 a flight from London to Sri Lanka, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 11% compared to booking last-minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 8 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from London to Sri Lanka

Low seasonNovember
Cheapest flight£314
Best time to beat the crowds (13% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (32% more expensive on average)
Flight from London Heathrow Airport to Colombo

FAQs - booking Sri Lanka flights

  • Can I fly directly from London to Sri Lanka?

    SriLankan Airlines flies directly from London to Sri Lanka daily. These flights leave in the mid evening from Heathrow Airport and land at Colombo International Airport after an overnight flight of about 10h 45min. The fastest one-stop flight is on Qatar Airways, which flies between the same airports, stopping in Doha on the way, taking about 12h 30min.

  • How do I get from Colombo Airport to the city centre?

    Colombo Airport is some way outside the centre of Colombo. You can even catch a 15min Cinnamon Air single-prop Cessna flight there, but that’s probably overkill. Instead, board a Sri Lanka Transport Board bus that leaves every 30min from Katunayake Airport Bus Station, taking about 45min to central Colombo. Otherwise it’s about a 25min drive.

  • What other towns or cities can I reach from Colombo?

    Colombo is roughly in the middle of Sri Lanka’s east coast. To explore more of the island, you can travel inland to Kandy, another of the country’s main cities, pretty much in the centre of the island. To the south, you can visit Galle and Matale, both coastal resorts. Towns worth visiting on the west coast of Sri Lanka include Batticaloa and Kalmunai.

  • Are there child seat laws in Sri Lanka?

    There aren’t any official laws regarding child seats in Sri Lanka, but the government together with private road safety organisations has a strong public safety initiative encouraging people to use them. It can sometimes be difficult to get a child seat on short notice if you hire a car on arrival, so it’s best to book one in advance.

  • Will I need a visa to visit Sri Lanka?

    As a UK citizen, you won’t need a visa to enter Sri Lanka, but you will require an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA). It’s best to apply for this online before you leave to avoid unforeseen delays on arrival. The ETA allows you to enter Sri Lanka twice, for up to 30 days in total.

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

    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 Sri Lanka.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from London to Sri Lanka 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 Sri Lanka?

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

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

    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 from London to Sri Lanka up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding a cheap flight from London to Sri Lanka

  • You can leave from Heathrow Airport (LHR) or Gatwick Airport (LGW), depending on whether you’re closer to the west or south of the Greater London Metropolitan area.
  • To reduce your carbon emissions on your flight to Sri Lanka, opt for the three-stop flight from Gatwick, flying on a combination of easyJet, Turkish Airlines and Oman Air.
  • If you’re waiting for an onward flight at Heathrow, you can hire a sleeping cabin at the airport to catch up on some shut-eye before boarding your next plane.
  • After your long flight, you can enjoy a recuperative massage in the airport spa and salon when you arrive at Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), for a small fee .
  • Colombo Airport is the home base for SriLankan Airlines, so if you fly on this carrier, you get access to Serendiva Lounge at Colombo Airport, with premium food and drink, showers and spa services.
  • The Pinnawalla Elephant Sanctuary is one of the most significant of Sri Lanka’s natural attractions. You can reach it in about 1h 30min by hire car or taxi, or on a Sri Lankan Railways train.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from London to Sri Lanka

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from London to Sri Lanka? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.4
Qatar AirwaysOverall score based on 3744 reviews
7.5Boarding
7.4Comfort
7.9Crew
7.3Food
7.3Entertainment
Airline reviews

excellent! movie selection just ok, but everything else was wonderful.

10.0 ExcellentWhitney, Jan 2026
HYD - DOH
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excellent! movie selection just ok, but everything else was wonderful.

The seat cushions are absolutely lacking, not sure if they know the passengers are traveling for 14 hours straight, but the padding made our back and butt ache like crazy. The entertainment console had its own problems, either the headphone jack wasn't working or the power outlet via usb or ac outlet was not working. Not to mention the seat handles were not adjustable in some planes in the middle or on the aisle. Qatar/Indigo may be operating a very old fleet of planes to make as much profit as possible, but passengers may not be following them for long, should this treatment of its customers continue. Qatar/Indigo, wake up and do it right by your customers, or they may not be your customers anymore.

You are the best, keep up the good work. Thank you for allowing me and my family to fly with comfort.i am waiting for upgrade some day. Thanks again

I appreciated the vailability of wheelchair services for persons with mobility issues all the way up to the aircraft. What could be better would be the food choices.

Paid $10 for wifi for full flight duration and the wifi wasn’t available after initial 2 hours

Food was absolutely pathetic. I wasted so much food which I thought was inedible. I also loathe the inflight entertainment system which has very little content

My flight was delayed. I was rebooked twice and even the second flight that was additional connection in London was delayed too, so I ended up spending more than 24 hours flying between four different countries and to be honest I’m not sure whether I ever want to use this airline again. My luggage is still delete. It’s been more than 48 hours now so to be honest, I’m not even sure how to describe the level of frustration I have.

Indigo airlines is terrible. Staff is awful and so disorganized. They are so rude and unhelpful. I will never travel on Indigo airlines again!!!!!

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

Awful plane to Tashkent. Not even possible to sleep. In business class does not even recline fully

It was excellent service in the snow storm gives us hotel and transportation. It will be more better if u can add one more meal because it’s a long flight boring journey. If you give extra meal time passes faster and can enjoy the trip better

Business class ticket should include lounge access and seat selection. The food quality and varieties should be more. It was surpirise that no dessert was offered.

Dear Team, I purchased a full travel package that included 2 checked bags through you and JustFly. However, when I arrived at the airport, my ticket showed 0 checked bags. Since I was traveling internationally to India with 2 bags, It was a $200 per bag at the counter, which was extremely disappointing. For an international trip, why would I ever choose a no‑bag option for only $20–$30 less? This seems like an error in the booking process, and I am requesting clarification and a resolution. I have called JustFly and on phone for 1 hr :53 min and they couldn't help till I show some kind of proof etc which isn't possible but besides that love your service and using it for years !

Good one but just notice that you have to ask several time to get water or coffee .

Early arrival. Good boarding. Deplaning this flight is very slow both coming and going. Baggage arrived quickly for Pearson

Ethiad wanted to charge me $1100 for 2 checked bags on a ticket that was $550. Nother the airline or airfare assist was willing to help before arriving at the airport. All parties said it was the other responsibility to help. Never flying ethiad or using kayak again.

The crew could have been more friendly and could have offered to make the beds. Also, Ethiad should have more vegetarian food options.

It was mediocre. Honestly, the flight was late but that didn’t bother me as I had plenty of time. The only thing that bothered me is that the crew never asked to make the beds for us in business class. Maybe the crew was exhausted and that just didn’t occur to them.

Nice crew , clean cabin , food was delayed due to problem with the quantity .

There was not any issues with the Etihad Airways. Staff was excellent and I love the variety of movies and games that they provided.

Very poor. The flight was delayed for over an hour. Also, our baggage, including that of many passengers, approimately 180 bags did not arrive, and we are yet to receive it.

Poor, They have damaged my luggage and I have filed a claim at Colombo airport. They promised I will be in touch by the team within next 2 days but there is no One contacted me at all after 1 week. I then follow up again and received an email acknowledging my claim and claimed that they will reply in 12 days on investigation. Again, no response at all after that… Very disappointing…

From the checking, ground handlimg was very poor.seems new personal on duty,people qho suppose to be teaching them didnt see around.new people may mislead passenger, as of flt info boards, not give proper info.even informatiin counter people dont get uptodate info.makin big ques, totally disaster.guests were not happy about it.even boarding to aircraft some BC class pax sent to aft staircase, some aft pasx sent to front door.poor ground handling.may need to improove.

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

All good, on time, depart.only bad side was, airxraft is too old to be in business.hope ailine will manage somethinv somewhat.all good

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

Was good, comparatively. A330, with good crew set.on time depature. And crew try there best, to make thing efficient.

Spesific ,Crew and cabin manager, look after all pax on board despite being in a old A320 equipment.Got free seat upgrade as well,but old style seats, no much comfert on it.But food and the spesific crew, was amazing.maintain airlanka standerd.the cabin manager, who was so much keen,keen operate as per SOP.

Was got free upgrade, on old A320.aircraft is out dated kind of.bt service ,cabin manager, tried there best.and food was excelent.

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

The luggage problem I previously mentioned was actually this flight

The flight was delayed due to snow in Frankfurt. There wasn't much information from BA or the airport, but Kayak was great and kept me informed of the delay and gate changes.

Late takeoff, but on time landing. Lost bags, 3 days to find them, still in transit to my location. Power outlets broken, Wi-Fi not working, so much for working on the long flight.

Good. For a long flight. The comfort of the seat could be better. Also, the food was « normal » plane food. Not indian plane food unfortunately! Everything else was smooth and great.

The seats were comfortable. So many empty seats allowed for stretching out and sleeping. The onboard entertainment was pretty good. The cabin crew were so kind and kept the passengers well- hydrated, and well fed.

We had American Airlines on our return and it was confusing if we were going with Aa or BA I had 2 different flight numbers and didn’t get our gate until it was boarding. So we were a bit nervous as the which it was

No WiFi. No food. 250 ml of water only drink option. No entertainment options. Extremely bare bones flight

Economy seats were good and spacious. Much better than virgin by a mile.

It’s the old style plane with the old Ying Yang seats doesn’t compare to other airlines with newer planes.

I was unable to board this flight because of visa changes that I was not alerted about and I’ve been unable to contact Kayak to obtain a refund / credit anything.

Very poor experience. The entertainment screen wasn't working, charging USB was not working. There was a water leak on my head from air conditioning. The tray table was cracked. seats were old and dirty.

The flight was on time, the entire experience was very smooth. The Flight crew were incredibly professional and nice. Made us feel very comfortable

Food was below par Quality and None of the Entertainment systems were Working ..and we were unable to turn it off.. Due to the glare we couldn't even sleep for the entire duration of the flight ..

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

We had extra baggage which is an ordinary event. The check-in counter experience for them to calculate the additional amount owed and collect payment was terrible - very manual, multiple counters to resolve, took more than 30 minutes

Why should I rate entertainment if I’ve not used? You don’t have NA - Not Applicable option.

This was a bery good experience as it was a newer plane . AI older plane bussiness class is bad .

The plane interior was incredibly outdated. Nothing worked. My tray table was taped together (yes, TAPED!). None of the TV monitors worked. There were no buttons to turn on the overhead lights or call for a flight attendant. There was no indication of where we were or how long it would be till we got to our destination. This was a 15 hour flight btw. I was seated near the bathrooms and after a few hours on the flight, it smelled strongly of urine. It was sickening. There was only a USB charging outlet and you had to use your phone to watch movies through their WiFi. Somehow the outdated charger made it take so long to charge my devices. I paid for my seats and they definitely did a bait and switch on me. The seats I paid for were NOT the seats that I got. I will NEVER use this airline again and I highly recommend that others don't.

The flight got delayed and was not updated in time.

Other than the inflight video screen freezing for about four hours everything else was brilliant.

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Cabin class types available on flights to Sri Lanka

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