£292+ Cheap flights to Colombo

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Flights to Colombo in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Bandaranaike Intl Airport

Thu 17/910:00 -
1 stop23h 45m
Fri 16/1003:10 -
1 stop19h 55m
Deal found 14/9£503
Thu 17/910:00 -
2 stops19h 10m
Sat 3/1017:20 -
2 stops18h 05m
Deal found 14/9£508
Tue 20/1014:40 -
3 stops25h 40m
Thu 12/1114:35 -
2 stops23h 20m
Deal found 14/9£509
Tue 20/1015:20 -
3 stops25h 00m
Thu 12/1114:35 -
1 stop22h 40m
Deal found 14/9£512
Thu 17/914:40 -
3 stops25h 25m
Sun 27/917:35 -
2 stops21h 45m
Deal found 16/9£538
Tue 13/1020:45 -
1 stop19h 20m
Tue 20/1021:55 -
1 stop24h 20m
Deal found 15/9£538
Fri 16/1015:20 -
3 stops24h 45m
Mon 26/1014:35 -
1 stop30h 30m
Deal found 15/9£538
Mon 26/1010:55 -
3 stops22h 25m
Thu 12/1102:40 -
3 stops20h 15m
Deal found 15/9£539
Wed 4/1107:10 -
2 stops15h 50m
Thu 19/1116:05 -
2 stops21h 05m
Deal found 16/9£539
Fri 18/915:20 -
3 stops32h 00m
Wed 23/904:50 -
2 stops18h 15m
Deal found 17/9£539
Tue 20/1008:30 -
2 stops15h 30m
Sat 7/1121:25 -
2 stops22h 40m
Deal found 15/9£540
Mon 21/910:00 -
1 stop19h 10m
Mon 5/1017:20 -
1 stop26h 30m
Deal found 16/9£540

Find flight deals to Bandaranaike Intl Airport

Return from

£509

One-way from

£292

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

£612

Good round-trip deal

£549 or less

Good one-way deal

£445 or less
20/10-12/11
  • 20/10-12/11
  • 5 total stops
  • 49h 00m total
  • London to Colombo
25/10-31/12
  • 25/10-31/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 55m total
  • London to Colombo
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (£26 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£20 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in September 2026
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LondonColombo

SEN London Southend - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

SENCMB

London Southend

Mon 2/11

07:05-23:50

2 stops35h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-19:30

Nonstop0h 00m

£297

LondonColombo

SEN London Southend - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

SENCMB

London Southend

Wed 7/10

08:25-01:55

3 stops37h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-19:30

Nonstop0h 00m

£297

LondonColombo

LTN London Luton - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

LTNCMB

London Luton

Sat 26/9

15:15-02:20

2 stops30h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-19:30

Nonstop0h 00m

£299

LondonColombo

LTN London Luton - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

LTNCMB

London Luton

Fri 9/10

15:15-14:15

2 stops18h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-19:30

Nonstop0h 00m

£300

LondonColombo

LTN London Luton - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

LTNCMB

London Luton

Thu 15/10

06:20-04:30

2 stops17h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-19:30

Nonstop0h 00m

£300

LondonColombo

LTN London Luton - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

LTNCMB

London Luton

Sat 24/10

07:05-03:50

3 stops40h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-19:30

Nonstop0h 00m

£303

LondonColombo

LTN London Luton - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

LTNCMB

London Luton

Sun 18/10

06:20-08:45

2 stops21h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-19:30

Nonstop0h 00m

£303

LondonColombo

LGW London Gatwick - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

LGWCMB

London Gatwick

Wed 7/10

19:35-04:30

1 stop28h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-19:30

Nonstop0h 00m

£306

LondonColombo

LTN London Luton - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

LTNCMB

London Luton

Sun 29/11

08:25-04:30

2 stops38h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-19:30

Nonstop0h 00m

£307

LondonColombo

LGW London Gatwick - CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

LGWCMB

London Gatwick

Sun 4/10

10:00-14:15

1 stop23h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-19:30

Nonstop0h 00m

£317

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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 16 hours 34 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

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.9

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

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.9

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

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.9

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

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.9

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

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.9

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

Food

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Comfort

7.3

Crew

7.9

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 £64, while return flights cost around £109.

  • How much is a return flight to Colombo?

    A return flight to Colombo will typically cost around £280, however they can be found for as little as £109.

  • 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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