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£111+ Cheap flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

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 25/12. 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.
CMB — LHR
17 Jan — 24 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

What to know about flights from Colombo

Discover essential information about flights departing from Colombo, including flight schedules, destinations, airlines operating at the Colombo airport, and any specific guidelines or requirements for travellers. Please note that the information is based on the most recent updates available. Data last updated 18 December 2025.

Cheapest one-way flight

£75

Cheapest round-trip flight

£103

Cheapest airline

Etihad Airways

Most popular destination

Doha Hamad Intl (DOH)

Good round-trip deal

£120 or less

Good one-way deal

£101 or less
The cheapest one-way flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl is currently to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl.
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The cheapest round-trip flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl is currently to Kuala Lumpur Intl.
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On average, Etihad Airways currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (avg. price of £197).
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Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) is currently the most popular flight destination from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (average return price of £327).
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Wed 4/300:45CMB - BKK
1 stop17h 45mSingapore Airlines
Wed 11/320:00BKK - CMB
1 stop16h 15mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 17/12£233
Mon 9/300:45CMB - BKK
1 stop14h 45mSingapore Airlines
Tue 17/320:00BKK - CMB
1 stop29h 00mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 15/12£233
Mon 8/600:50CMB - BKK
1 stop17h 40mSingapore Airlines
Wed 17/621:15BKK - CMB
1 stop15h 00mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 17/12£236
Mon 2/217:20CMB - DXB
Nonstop5h 05mflydubai
Mon 9/218:45DXB - CMB
Nonstop4h 30mflydubai
Deal found 15/12£253
Sat 10/123:35CMB - BKK
1 stop16h 35mMalaysia Airlines
Sat 17/111:05BKK - CMB
1 stop14h 00mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 17/12£253
Mon 30/316:55CMB - DXB
1 stop18h 25mGulf Air
Mon 6/423:35DXB - CMB
1 stop32h 30mGulf Air
Deal found 15/12£255
Wed 28/100:40CMB - BKK
1 stop13h 55mMalaysia Airlines
Wed 4/211:05BKK - CMB
1 stop14h 00mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 17/12£256
Sat 10/123:35CMB - BKK
1 stop16h 35mMalaysia Airlines
Mon 19/120:05BKK - CMB
1 stop29h 00mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 17/12£257
Mon 2/300:45CMB - BKK
1 stop17h 45mSingapore Airlines
Thu 12/321:10BKK - CMB
1 stop27h 50mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 15/12£266
Fri 23/109:15CMB - DXB
Nonstop5h 05mflydubai
Thu 29/102:00DXB - CMB
1 stop6h 45mflydubai
Deal found 15/12£268
Sun 18/100:40CMB - BKK
1 stop15h 30mMalaysia Airlines
Sat 24/111:05BKK - CMB
1 stop14h 00mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 17/12£268
Tue 31/300:50CMB - BKK
1 stop12h 00mSingapore Airlines
Thu 9/409:20BKK - CMB
1 stop15h 45mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 17/12£270

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Find flights departing from Colombo that match your specified budget. Filter results by price range, allowing you to narrow down options and find flights that fit within your financial constraints. Please note that the search results are based on data from user searches, with fares last updated on 18 December 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 858,174 searches

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Heathrow

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ColomboBangkok

CMB - BKK

CMBBKK

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 4/3

00:45-20:00

1 stop17h 45m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Mon 9/3

15:50-23:30

1 stop9h 10m

£233

ColomboBangkok

CMB - BKK

CMBBKK

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 9/3

00:45-17:00

1 stop14h 45m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Tue 17/3

20:00-23:30

1 stop29h 00m

£233

ColomboBangkok

CMB - BKK

CMBBKK

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 8/6

00:50-19:00

1 stop16h 40m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Wed 17/6

09:20-23:35

1 stop15h 45m

£236

ColomboBangkok

CMB - BKK

CMBBKK

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 2/3

00:45-20:00

1 stop17h 45m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Thu 12/3

21:10-23:30

1 stop27h 50m

£266

ColomboBangkok

CMB - BKK

CMBBKK

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 19/3

00:45-20:00

1 stop17h 45m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Wed 25/3

21:10-10:45

1 stop15h 05m

£268

ColomboBangkok

CMB - BKK

CMBBKK

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 1/5

11:45-08:15

1 stop19h 00m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Tue 12/5

15:30-23:35

1 stop9h 35m

£270

ColomboDoha

CMB - DOH

CMBDOH

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 15/2

04:50-10:05

1 stop7h 45m

Doha Hamad Intl

Fri 20/2

18:45-03:50

1 stop6h 35m

£272

ColomboDubai

CMB - DXB

CMBDXB

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 19/1

11:15-16:45

1 stop7h 00m

Dubai Intl

Thu 29/1

02:00-10:15

1 stop6h 45m

£277

ColomboDubai

CMB - DXB

CMBDXB

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 2/4

09:20-18:50

1 stop11h 00m

Dubai Intl

Thu 9/4

13:35-01:45

1 stop10h 40m

£281

ColomboBangkok

CMB - BKK

CMBBKK

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 19/1

00:40-16:05

1 stop13h 55m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Tue 27/1

17:05-23:35

1 stop8h 00m

£281

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Best time to book a flight from Colombo

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Travel insights for flights from Colombo

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Colombo to Heathrow. Price data was last updated on 12 December 2025.

Booking 29 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of £516). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in August will prove the most costly (average of £605). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Colombo to Heathrow. Price data was last updated on 13 December 2025.

Those who are seeking the cheapest fare on flights departing from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport would be wise to consider leaving during Monday afternoons when prices are typically at their lowest. When considering other options, price-conscious travelers should avoid Saturday mornings when fares are usually the most expensive.

Which airlines fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Many airlines operate round-trip flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport: SriLankan Airlines, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, British Airways, Emirates. These airlines fly to the following popular destinations: London.

SriLankan Airlines
SriLankan Airlines
From £93
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From £148
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
From £79
Emirates
Emirates
From £238

What are popular destinations to fly to from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

If you’re flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, these routes are more frequently taken by airlines Doha (364 flights per day), Dubai (157 flights per day) and Abu Dhabi (75 flights per day).

Doha Hamad Intl
Doha Hamad Intl
From £193
Dubai Intl
Dubai Intl
From £122
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi
From £102
Kuala Lumpur Intl
Kuala Lumpur Intl
From £93

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

The cheapest city to fly to from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl, with prices starting at £75. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
From £75
Chennai
Chennai
From £84
Kuala Lumpur Intl
Kuala Lumpur Intl
From £93
Muscat Seeb
Muscat Seeb
From £101

Airline reviews for flights from Colombo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service from Colombo. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing airline for your flight from Colombo. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 858,174 searches.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Qatar Airways, andEtihad Airways from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,440 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,440 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,440 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,686 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,440 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,332 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,440 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
SriLankan Airlines
6.9
Okay
76 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,440 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,585 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,440 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

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  • What are the most popular destinations to fly to from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    This month, the top selected destinations from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport are Dubai, Melbourne Airport, Malé. Throughout the year, Malé, Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport are some of the top choices made by users flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.

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

    Users have flown out of Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport for as low as £75 to Abu Dhabi (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for £397 to fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to anywhere?

    Over the past few days, we've found that Etihad Airways, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, and SriLankan Airlines have the cheapest prices from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. Etihad Airways flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol (£79), Air Arabia Abu Dhabi flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (£89), and SriLankan Airlines flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (£93).

  • What is the cheapest premium economy flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    Here are some of the cheapest offers we have found for the cheapest premium economy flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.
    Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Malé from £361
    Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Kuala Lumpur Intl Airport from £680
    Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to New Delhi from £924
    Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to Singapore from £1,332

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

    At the present moment the cheapest month to fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is currently December; with August being the most expensive. Prices will vary depending on multiple factors such as booking in advance, airline and departure airports and times.

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