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Cheap flights from Glasgow to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from £475

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 23/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
GLA — CMB
4 May — 11 May1
1 adult
Sat 4/5
Sat 11/5

Cheap flight deals from Glasgow to Colombo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Glasgow (GG1) to Colombo (CMB). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 29 April 2024.

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May

Round-trip from

£707

One-way from

£475
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Glasgow to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Friday flights are generally found to be more expensive for flights from Glasgow to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.

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

To save on the cost of your flight from Glasgow to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, book at least 38 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 11% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from £746 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as £823.

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

May is one of the best times of the year to fly to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from Glasgow. Prices for May average £857 per person but you can even find prices for as low as £660. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December. Opting for a May flight can save you 34% on your journey compared to booking in December

When is the cheapest time to fly from Glasgow to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (GLA - CMB)?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Glasgow to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 15% on airfare.

Cheap British Airways flights from Glasgow to Colombo

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by British Airways for the route between Glasgow and Colombo. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 927,560 searches. Data last updated 29 April 2024.
Take a look at some of the lowest-priced British Airways flights heading from Glasgow to Colombo. Make sure to check back often as deals are often changing.
Mon 9/918:30GLA - CMB
2 stops17h 20mBritish Airways
Sun 22/903:35CMB - GLA
2 stops18h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 29/4£763
Sun 8/915:45GLA - CMB
2 stops20h 05mBritish Airways
Fri 20/920:20CMB - GLA
2 stops18h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 29/4£779
Wed 2/1008:20GLA - CMB
2 stops20h 10mBritish Airways
Sun 6/1020:20CMB - GLA
2 stops20h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 28/4£781
Sat 7/916:10GLA - CMB
2 stops19h 40mBritish Airways
Fri 20/903:35CMB - GLA
2 stops19h 50mBritish Airways
Deal found 29/4£793
Sun 8/915:45GLA - CMB
2 stops20h 05mBritish Airways
Thu 19/904:55CMB - GLA
2 stops17h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 29/4£801
Sun 8/915:45GLA - CMB
2 stops20h 05mBritish Airways
Sun 22/920:20CMB - GLA
2 stops18h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 29/4£805
Sun 8/915:45GLA - CMB
2 stops20h 05mBritish Airways
Sat 21/904:55CMB - GLA
2 stops18h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 29/4£809
Thu 5/918:30GLA - CMB
2 stops17h 20mBritish Airways
Thu 19/904:55CMB - GLA
2 stops17h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 29/4£827
Thu 5/918:30GLA - CMB
2 stops17h 20mBritish Airways
Mon 23/904:55CMB - GLA
2 stops18h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 29/4£829

Cheap Emirates flights from Glasgow to Colombo

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Emirates for the route between Glasgow and Colombo. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 927,560 searches. Data last updated 29 April 2024.
Have a look at some of the cheapest available Emirates flights departing from Glasgow and landing in Colombo. Make sure to examine the flight information before completing your reservation.
Mon 9/914:35GLA - CMB
1 stop13h 30mEmirates
Mon 23/920:35CMB - GLA
1 stop20h 40mEmirates
Deal found 29/4£776
Mon 9/914:35GLA - CMB
1 stop21h 30mEmirates
Mon 23/910:25CMB - GLA
2 stops54h 50mEmirates
Deal found 29/4£785
Mon 9/914:35GLA - CMB
1 stop23h 25mEmirates
Sun 22/903:05CMB - GLA
1 stop14h 10mEmirates
Deal found 29/4£805
Mon 9/914:35GLA - CMB
2 stops38h 20mEmirates
Sun 22/903:05CMB - GLA
1 stop14h 10mEmirates
Deal found 29/4£814
Thu 5/914:35GLA - CMB
1 stop27h 05mEmirates
Mon 23/920:35CMB - GLA
2 stops20h 40mEmirates
Deal found 29/4£856
Tue 11/614:35GLA - CMB
1 stop13h 30mEmirates
Sun 16/620:35CMB - GLA
2 stops20h 40mEmirates
Deal found 29/4£868
Sat 7/914:35GLA - CMB
2 stops23h 25mEmirates
Fri 20/902:05CMB - GLA
1 stop15h 10mEmirates
Deal found 29/4£870
Tue 11/614:35GLA - CMB
1 stop13h 30mEmirates
Sun 16/610:05CMB - GLA
1 stop31h 10mEmirates
Deal found 29/4£879
Wed 2/1014:35GLA - CMB
1 stop13h 30mEmirates
Sun 6/1020:35CMB - GLA
2 stops20h 40mEmirates
Deal found 28/4£885

Glasgow to Colombo 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Glasgow and Colombo in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 927,560 searches. Data last updated 29 April 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing from Glasgow to Colombo in 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Mon 9/906:10GLA - CMB
2 stops18h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 23/918:45CMB - GLA
2 stops32h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4£676
Tue 11/621:50GLA - CMB
2 stops25h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 16/615:10CMB - GLA
3 stops39h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4£758
Mon 9/918:30GLA - CMB
2 stops17h 20mBritish Airways
Sun 22/903:35CMB - GLA
2 stops18h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 29/4£763
Mon 9/914:35GLA - CMB
1 stop13h 30mEmirates
Mon 23/920:35CMB - GLA
1 stop20h 40mEmirates
Deal found 29/4£776
Sun 8/915:45GLA - CMB
2 stops20h 05mBritish Airways
Fri 20/920:20CMB - GLA
2 stops18h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 29/4£779
Wed 2/1008:20GLA - CMB
2 stops20h 10mBritish Airways
Sun 6/1020:20CMB - GLA
2 stops20h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 28/4£781
Mon 9/914:35GLA - CMB
1 stop21h 30mEmirates
Mon 23/910:25CMB - GLA
2 stops54h 50mEmirates
Deal found 29/4£785
Sat 7/916:10GLA - CMB
2 stops19h 40mBritish Airways
Fri 20/903:35CMB - GLA
2 stops19h 50mBritish Airways
Deal found 29/4£793
Sun 8/915:45GLA - CMB
2 stops20h 05mBritish Airways
Thu 19/904:55CMB - GLA
2 stops17h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 29/4£801

One-way flights to Colombo from Glasgow

Search for one-way flight options from Glasgow to Colombo. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 927,560 searches. Data last updated 29 April 2024.
Take a look at some of the best available options we've come across on one-way flights from Glasgow to Colombo. Users needing a return flight from Glasgow to Colombo should utilize the search form above.
Wed 23/1006:10GLA - CMB
2 stops36h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/4£475
Wed 23/1017:30GLA - CMB
1 stop14h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/4£540
Wed 23/1017:05GLA - CMB
3 stops20h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/4£813

Find flights from Glasgow to Colombo within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Glasgow to Colombo that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 927,560 searches. Data last updated 29 April 2024.

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Glasgow IntlColombo Bandaranaike Intl

GLA - CMB

GLACMB

Glasgow Intl

Mon 9/9

2 stops18h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 23/9

2 stops32h 50m

£676

Glasgow IntlColombo Bandaranaike Intl

GLA - CMB

GLACMB

Glasgow Intl

Mon 9/9

2 stops17h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 22/9

2 stops18h 35m

£763

Glasgow IntlColombo Bandaranaike Intl

GLA - CMB

GLACMB

Glasgow Intl

Mon 9/9

1 stop13h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 23/9

1 stop20h 40m

£776

Glasgow IntlColombo Bandaranaike Intl

GLA - CMB

GLACMB

Glasgow Intl

Sun 8/9

2 stops20h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 20/9

2 stops18h 40m

£779

Glasgow IntlColombo Bandaranaike Intl

GLA - CMB

GLACMB

Glasgow Intl

Wed 2/10

2 stops20h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 6/10

2 stops20h 15m

£781

Glasgow IntlColombo Bandaranaike Intl

GLA - CMB

GLACMB

Glasgow Intl

Mon 9/9

1 stop21h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 23/9

2 stops54h 50m

£785

Glasgow IntlColombo Bandaranaike Intl

GLA - CMB

GLACMB

Glasgow Intl

Tue 11/6

2 stops25h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 16/6

2 stops25h 00m

£837

Glasgow IntlColombo Bandaranaike Intl

GLA - CMB

GLACMB

Glasgow Intl

Wed 2/10

2 stops19h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 6/10

2 stops18h 00m

£844

Glasgow IntlColombo Bandaranaike Intl

GLA - CMB

GLACMB

Glasgow Intl

Fri 6/9

2 stops23h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 21/9

2 stops35h 20m

£1,072

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Deals found on 29/4

When is the best time to book a flight from Glasgow to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Glasgow to Colombo. Price data was last updated on 28 January 2024.
The best time to book flights from Glasgow to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is 37 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.
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When is the cheapest time to fly from Glasgow to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Glasgow to Colombo. Price data was last updated on 28 April 2024.
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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Glasgow to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight should consider departing on Sunday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Colombo by month

Plan your trip from Glasgow to Colombo by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Glasgow to Colombo is currently £609 while a return flight costs £813. Price data was last updated on 21 April 2024.

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Glasgow to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of £886). Flying from Glasgow to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,159). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

January

£776

February

£760

March

£747

April

£717

May

£706

June

£732

July

£924

August

£805

September

£747

October

£756

November

£737

December

£805

Temperature and rainfall in Colombo by month

Plan your trip to Colombo by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

CMB

Temperature

27 - 28 °C

Reviews of airlines servicing Colombo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Colombo. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Colombo. Reviews last updated 29 April 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown British Airways, Emirates and Etihad Airways from Glasgow to Colombo. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
4,051 reviews
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Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.3

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Check in was poor, understaffed. ICE system old and no live channels. All in Emirates service is declining

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
4,051 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
4,051 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.3

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Check in was poor, understaffed. ICE system old and no live channels. All in Emirates service is declining

Qatar Airways
7.7
Good
4,458 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
4,051 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.3

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Check in was poor, understaffed. ICE system old and no live channels. All in Emirates service is declining

Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,377 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
4,051 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.3

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Check in was poor, understaffed. ICE system old and no live channels. All in Emirates service is declining

British Airways
6.8
Okay
6,891 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
4,051 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.3

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Check in was poor, understaffed. ICE system old and no live channels. All in Emirates service is declining

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from Glasgow to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport for under £700 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Glasgow to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport for under £700. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Multiple Airlines for just £676, but on average you can expect to pay £804.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Glasgow to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport round-trip?

    British Airways, at £763, was found to be the cheapest airline from Glasgow to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.Alternate airlines flying return to your destination include Emirates and Qatar Airways. Users have found that British Airways is 10% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What does GLA to CMB mean?

    GLA and CMB are unique codes to identify airports used in the aviation industry. They are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association) and are commonly called IATA codes. GLA to CMB refers to a flight route from Glasgow Intl Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. This flight route has multiple associated airports, so we think it might be helpful to learn the name and codes of them as well. They are Edinburgh Turnhouse Airport (EDI), Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK), Dundee Airport (DND), Isle of Islay Glenegedale Airport (ILY), Campbeltown Machrihanish Airport (CAL).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Glasgow to Colombo that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Glasgow to Colombo flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Glasgow to Colombo with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Glasgow to Colombo flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Glasgow to Colombo that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Glasgow to Colombo flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Glasgow to Colombo?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Glasgow to Colombo.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Glasgow to Colombo?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Glasgow to Colombo by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Glasgow to Colombo that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Glasgow to Colombo offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Glasgow to Colombo?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Glasgow to Colombo flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Glasgow to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight deals updated?

    The Glasgow to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 29/4.

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