£313+ Cheap flights to Colombo

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Flights to Colombo in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Bandaranaike Intl Airport

Sat 22/818:50 -
3 stops33h 25m
Sun 20/903:10 -
2 stops22h 45m
Deal found 18/8£587
Fri 30/1020:55 -
1 stop12h 25m
Sat 14/1104:00 -
1 stop16h 00m
Deal found 18/8£587
Tue 15/907:45 -
2 stops16h 15m
Wed 18/1121:25 -
2 stops21h 40m
Deal found 18/8£588
Fri 4/910:00 -
1 stop19h 10m
Mon 14/917:20 -
1 stop26h 30m
Deal found 19/8£588
Mon 14/907:15 -
2 stops33h 10m
Sun 29/1102:40 -
2 stops23h 55m
Deal found 17/8£588
Tue 8/1206:15 -
2 stops32h 30m
Sun 20/1202:40 -
1 stop14h 25m
Deal found 18/8£588
Sat 22/818:50 -
3 stops33h 25m
Wed 9/921:30 -
3 stops30h 20m
Deal found 18/8£589
Sun 27/921:45 -
1 stop12h 40m
Sun 11/1017:20 -
2 stops18h 05m
Deal found 17/8£589
Fri 30/1010:35 -
2 stops17h 40m
Tue 17/1117:00 -
2 stops19h 00m
Deal found 18/8£589
Fri 21/814:40 -
3 stops32h 40m
Thu 10/915:05 -
2 stops29h 05m
Deal found 15/8£590
Tue 29/921:45 -
1 stop18h 20m
Fri 23/1004:10 -
1 stop15h 25m
Deal found 16/8£590
Sat 12/907:05 -
2 stops21h 10m
Wed 23/921:30 -
3 stops24h 20m
Deal found 18/8£590

Find flight deals to Bandaranaike Intl Airport

Return from

£587

One-way from

£313

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

June

Average price

£833

Good round-trip deal

£578 or less

Good one-way deal

£427 or less
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 30/10-14/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 25m total
  • London to Colombo
Gulf Air
  • Gulf Air
  • 28/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 10m total
  • London to Colombo
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (£80 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£19 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in August 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from London to Colombo.
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LondonColombo

LGW London Gatwick - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

LGWCMB

London Gatwick

Sat 14/11

08:40-02:45

1 stop12h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 24/11

11:00-17:00

Nonstop11h 30m

£590

LondonColombo

LTN London Luton - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

LTNCMB

London Luton

Wed 27/1

13:20-01:50

2 stops31h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 28/2

14:35-21:05

2 stops36h 00m

£590

LondonColombo

LTN London Luton - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

LTNCMB

London Luton

Fri 6/11

17:25-13:45

2 stops14h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 28/11

03:25-21:05

2 stops23h 10m

£595

LondonColombo

SEN London Southend - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

SENCMB

London Southend

Thu 5/11

17:20-14:50

2 stops16h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 19/11

09:55-22:20

2 stops17h 55m

£598

LondonColombo

LTN London Luton - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

LTNCMB

London Luton

Sat 29/8

19:45-04:30

2 stops28h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 23/9

22:00-21:50

2 stops28h 20m

£601

LondonColombo

LTN London Luton - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

LTNCMB

London Luton

Wed 16/9

18:00-08:35

3 stops34h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 27/9

03:10-19:55

2 stops21h 15m

£601

LondonColombo

LHR London Heathrow - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

LHRCMB

London Heathrow

Sun 13/9

21:45-08:35

1 stop30h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 17/9

04:10-15:05

1 stop15h 25m

£604

LondonColombo

LGW London Gatwick - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

LGWCMB

London Gatwick

Mon 9/11

17:30-09:00

Nonstop10h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 20/12

19:30-05:55

1 stop15h 55m

£604

LondonColombo

LHR London Heathrow - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

LHRCMB

London Heathrow

Sat 29/8

22:05-09:40

2 stops31h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 14/9

17:20-15:20

2 stops26h 30m

£609

LondonColombo

LHR London Heathrow - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

LHRCMB

London Heathrow

Sat 26/9

22:05-09:40

2 stops31h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 11/10

17:20-15:20

2 stops26h 30m

£617

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

How long is the flight to Colombo?

On average, a flight from London to Colombo takes 13 hours 6 minutes. Flights to Colombo from other popular cities in United Kingdom will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

Weekly flight availability to Colombo

The most flights from London to Colombo are scheduled on a Monday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Colombo?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to Colombo are Etihad Airways, Kuwait Airways and SAUDIA.

Rainfall in Colombo by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Colombo ranges from 60.0 - 350.0 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 350.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Colombo when rainfall is around 60.0 mm.

Temperature in Colombo by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Colombo, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, March is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 27.0 C).

When is the best time to book a flight to Colombo?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Colombo, you should look to book at least 54 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Reviews of airlines servicing Colombo

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Qatar Airways,Etihad Airways, andSriLankan Airlines to Sri Lanka by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Matt,Nov 2024

BKK - DOH

I've been flying long-haul Qatar in Economy pretty often for the past 6 months. Legroom is reasonable but the seat cushions become uncomfortable within the first 2 hours of flight. Food is tasty but portions and variation small compared to other mideast carriers. Entertainment is limited (again, compared to other mideast carriers). Crew are friendly enough and processes are clear.

Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Matt,Nov 2024

BKK - DOH

I've been flying long-haul Qatar in Economy pretty often for the past 6 months. Legroom is reasonable but the seat cushions become uncomfortable within the first 2 hours of flight. Food is tasty but portions and variation small compared to other mideast carriers. Entertainment is limited (again, compared to other mideast carriers). Crew are friendly enough and processes are clear.

Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Matt,Nov 2024

BKK - DOH

I've been flying long-haul Qatar in Economy pretty often for the past 6 months. Legroom is reasonable but the seat cushions become uncomfortable within the first 2 hours of flight. Food is tasty but portions and variation small compared to other mideast carriers. Entertainment is limited (again, compared to other mideast carriers). Crew are friendly enough and processes are clear.

Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Matt,Nov 2024

BKK - DOH

I've been flying long-haul Qatar in Economy pretty often for the past 6 months. Legroom is reasonable but the seat cushions become uncomfortable within the first 2 hours of flight. Food is tasty but portions and variation small compared to other mideast carriers. Entertainment is limited (again, compared to other mideast carriers). Crew are friendly enough and processes are clear.

Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Matt,Nov 2024

BKK - DOH

I've been flying long-haul Qatar in Economy pretty often for the past 6 months. Legroom is reasonable but the seat cushions become uncomfortable within the first 2 hours of flight. Food is tasty but portions and variation small compared to other mideast carriers. Entertainment is limited (again, compared to other mideast carriers). Crew are friendly enough and processes are clear.

Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Matt,Nov 2024

BKK - DOH

I've been flying long-haul Qatar in Economy pretty often for the past 6 months. Legroom is reasonable but the seat cushions become uncomfortable within the first 2 hours of flight. Food is tasty but portions and variation small compared to other mideast carriers. Entertainment is limited (again, compared to other mideast carriers). Crew are friendly enough and processes are clear.

FAQs about flying to Colombo

Getting around Colombo

Colombo’s streets are filled with three-wheel vehicles known as tuk-tuks, and these motorised for-hire vehicles can be a convenient way to get around the city. Tourists should opt for metered tuk-tuks rather than trying to negotiate a rate with the driver or better yet, seek out a special tourist-friendly fleet operated by the Sri Lanka Tourist Development Authority. Taxis are also available, as are public buses and a train system.

Getting to the city

Flights to Colombo land at Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), which is about 20 miles north of the city. Depending on how heavy the traffic is, the journey between Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and Colombo can take between half an hour and one hour. A shuttle runs every 15 minutes to take passengers from the airport terminal to a nearby bus station, where public transportation connects travellers to Colombo. Taxis are also available with fixed rates.

Colombo airport overview

Sri Lanka’s only international airport, Colombo Bandaranaike Airport has undergone a lot of improvements in recent years, and now stands ready to provide visitors with a suitably pleasant and stress-free welcome to the wonderful island nation.

Flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Airport, also known as Katunayake International Airport, are provided by a number of airlines, though obviously, it is primarily a hub for Sri Lankan Airlines, who provide flights to various Indian cities as well as to major Middle Eastern, Asian and European destinations.

Sri Lanka gets only a fraction of the tourist numbers India does despite offering a wealth of culture, great beaches, and truly friendly, hospitable people. If you are currently looking for your next vacation, be sure to research flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Airport. The only caveat is that getting into downtown Colombo from the airport (32km or 20 miles) can be quite an intense experience if you choose to go the public transportation route. It is recommended, especially for first-time travellers, that you just pay for a taxi to take you where you need to go.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Colombo if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Colombo on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Colombo?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Etihad Airways is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Colombo.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Colombo?

    Colombo Bandaranaike Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Colombo. One-way flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl typically cost £73, while return flights cost around £76.

  • How much is a return flight to Colombo?

    A return flight to Colombo will typically cost around £220, however they can be found for as little as £76.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Colombo depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Colombo, London offers the quickest one-way flight (10 hours 0 minutes).

  • Does Colombo Bandaranaike Intl have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Colombo Bandaranaike Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl?

    Yes. Colombo Bandaranaike Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Bleu Pearl in Katunayake Srilanka is the closest property to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (0.0 mi away from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl).

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