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£309+ Cheap flights to Colombo

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 10/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— CMB
17 Aug — 24 Aug1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Colombo in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Bandaranaike Intl Airport
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Bandaranaike Intl Airport. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 18 July 2026.

Wed 28/1015:05
LTN
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CMB
2 stops23h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 10/1103:25
CMB
-
LTN
2 stops23h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/7£569
Sun 8/1108:45
LGW
-
CMB
1 stop23h 40m
Air Arabia
Thu 12/1103:25
CMB
-
LGW
1 stop33h 50m
Air Arabia
Deal found 13/7£569
Wed 28/1013:30
STN
-
CMB
2 stops25h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 10/1103:25
CMB
-
STN
2 stops20h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/7£573
Tue 1/914:45
LTN
-
CMB
2 stops25h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 6/905:20
CMB
-
LTN
3 stops31h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/7£573
Tue 3/1121:50
LHR
-
CMB
1 stop30h 25m
Gulf Air
Thu 3/1216:55
CMB
-
LHR
1 stop27h 20m
Gulf Air
Deal found 13/7£574
Thu 20/816:30
LGW
-
CMB
2 stops17h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 10/915:05
CMB
-
LGW
2 stops35h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/7£574
Sun 8/1115:05
LTN
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CMB
2 stops18h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 13/1114:45
CMB
-
LTN
3 stops39h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/7£577
Sun 8/1121:50
LHR
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CMB
1 stop30h 25m
Gulf Air
Thu 12/1116:55
CMB
-
LHR
1 stop19h 10m
Gulf Air
Deal found 13/7£578
Sun 15/1109:10
LTN
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CMB
2 stops29h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 19/1103:25
CMB
-
LTN
2 stops23h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/7£578
Wed 28/1012:10
LGW
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CMB
2 stops34h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 10/1104:35
CMB
-
LGW
1 stop16h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/7£579
Tue 15/919:35
LGW
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CMB
1 stop28h 25m
Air Arabia
Wed 14/1003:10
CMB
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LGW
1 stop19h 55m
Air Arabia
Deal found 14/7£580
Wed 23/917:10
LHR
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CMB
2 stops17h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 28/922:00
CMB
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LHR
1 stop24h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/7£580

Find flight deals to Bandaranaike Intl Airport

Find the latest flights to Colombo in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 858,174 searches and data was last updated on 18 July 2026.

Return from

£572

One-way from

£309

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£905

Good round-trip deal

£580 or less

Good one-way deal

£401 or less
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  • 1/9-4/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 00m total
  • London to Colombo
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  • 10/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 32h 00m total
  • London to Colombo
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Locate flights to Colombo that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 858,174 searches and data was last updated on 18 July 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport that are best for you.

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LondonColombo

LTN - CMB

LTNCMB

London Luton

Tue 15/9

06:00-03:00

2 stops16h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 26/9

03:10-08:30

2 stops33h 50m

£583

LondonColombo

LTN - CMB

LTNCMB

London Luton

Thu 27/8

07:05-08:45

2 stops21h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 9/9

03:10-21:05

3 stops22h 25m

£588

LondonColombo

LTN - CMB

LTNCMB

London Luton

Sun 3/1

21:45-13:55

2 stops34h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 17/1

14:45-21:05

2 stops35h 50m

£599

LondonColombo

LTN - CMB

LTNCMB

London Luton

Sat 7/11

14:40-02:35

2 stops30h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 21/11

14:45-20:25

3 stops35h 10m

£603
Fastest return journey

LondonColombo

LGW - CMB

LGWCMB

London Gatwick

Thu 29/10

08:40-02:45

1 stop12h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 12/11

11:00-17:00

Nonstop11h 30m

£620

LondonColombo

LTN - CMB

LTNCMB

London Luton

Thu 31/12

14:40-02:35

2 stops30h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 17/1

14:45-21:05

2 stops35h 50m

£624

LondonColombo

LTN - CMB

LTNCMB

London Luton

Thu 10/9

07:05-08:45

2 stops21h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 7/10

21:30-18:25

3 stops25h 25m

£627

LondonColombo

LGW - CMB

LGWCMB

London Gatwick

Fri 11/9

18:00-19:00

1 stop20h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 10/10

22:10-06:40

3 stops37h 00m

£630

LondonColombo

STN - CMB

STNCMB

London Stansted

Fri 9/10

10:50-05:20

1 stop14h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 21/10

06:50-16:50

1 stop14h 30m

£638

LondonColombo

LHR - CMB

LHRCMB

London Heathrow

Wed 16/9

22:05-09:40

2 stops31h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 9/10

17:20-15:20

2 stops26h 30m

£640

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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 14 hours 45 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 most popular airlines that fly to Colombo?

The most popular airlines flying from London to Colombo are SriLankan Airlines, Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways.

Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
From £157
SriLankan Airlines
SriLankan Airlines
From £599
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From £445
British Airways
British Airways
From £484

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

Plan your trip to Colombo by taking into account the average rainfall totals 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

Plan your trip to Colombo by taking into account the average temperature totals 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 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 18 July 2026.
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.
Qatar Airways
7.3
Good
3,745 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Sept 2023

TRV - DOH

Crew is courteous, but the flight was late from Boston and to Boston. We missed our connection going from Boston to Thiruvananthapuram and the way they took care of it was poor. Coming back the flight was delayed with no good reason given. They also broke my luggage and I plan to ask for reimbursement.
Qatar Airways
7.3
Good
3,745 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.3
Good
3,745 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Sept 2023

TRV - DOH

Crew is courteous, but the flight was late from Boston and to Boston. We missed our connection going from Boston to Thiruvananthapuram and the way they took care of it was poor. Coming back the flight was delayed with no good reason given. They also broke my luggage and I plan to ask for reimbursement.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,479 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.3
Good
3,745 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Sept 2023

TRV - DOH

Crew is courteous, but the flight was late from Boston and to Boston. We missed our connection going from Boston to Thiruvananthapuram and the way they took care of it was poor. Coming back the flight was delayed with no good reason given. They also broke my luggage and I plan to ask for reimbursement.
SriLankan Airlines
6.8
Okay
85 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.3
Good
3,745 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Sept 2023

TRV - DOH

Crew is courteous, but the flight was late from Boston and to Boston. We missed our connection going from Boston to Thiruvananthapuram and the way they took care of it was poor. Coming back the flight was delayed with no good reason given. They also broke my luggage and I plan to ask for reimbursement.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
8,122 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.3
Good
3,745 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Sept 2023

TRV - DOH

Crew is courteous, but the flight was late from Boston and to Boston. We missed our connection going from Boston to Thiruvananthapuram and the way they took care of it was poor. Coming back the flight was delayed with no good reason given. They also broke my luggage and I plan to ask for reimbursement.
Air India
5.6
Fair
2,958 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.3
Good
3,745 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Sept 2023

TRV - DOH

Crew is courteous, but the flight was late from Boston and to Boston. We missed our connection going from Boston to Thiruvananthapuram and the way they took care of it was poor. Coming back the flight was delayed with no good reason given. They also broke my luggage and I plan to ask for reimbursement.

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 £68, while return flights cost around £144.

  • How much is a return flight to Colombo?

    A return flight to Colombo will typically cost around £170, however they can be found for as little as £145.

  • 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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