£295+ Cheap flights to Colombo
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Flights to Colombo in 2025
Find the latest flights to Colombo in 2025, 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 1 July 2025.
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LondonColombo
STN - CMB
STNCMB
London Stansted
Sun 13/7
07:00-20:55
3 stops33h 25m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Fri 25/7
15:10-19:35
2 stops32h 55m
LondonColombo
LGW - CMB
LGWCMB
London Gatwick
Thu 3/7
13:55-20:40
2 stops26h 15m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Sat 26/7
05:05-01:10
2 stops24h 35m
LondonColombo
LHR - CMB
LHRCMB
London Heathrow
Thu 10/7
09:45-07:20
1 stop17h 05m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Mon 28/7
16:00-10:15
1 stop22h 45m
LondonColombo
LGW - CMB
LGWCMB
London Gatwick
Sun 14/9
11:25-09:30
1 stop17h 35m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Sat 27/9
17:25-06:55
1 stop18h 00m
LondonColombo
LGW - CMB
LGWCMB
London Gatwick
Wed 27/8
09:00-02:05
1 stop12h 35m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Tue 16/9
10:30-13:25
1 stop31h 25m
LondonColombo
LHR - CMB
LHRCMB
London Heathrow
Mon 7/7
22:05-09:30
2 stops30h 55m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Fri 11/7
17:25-06:55
2 stops18h 00m
LondonColombo
LTN - CMB
LTNCMB
London Luton
Fri 11/7
13:15-14:20
2 stops20h 35m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Sun 13/7
05:05-09:15
2 stops32h 40m
LondonColombo
LHR - CMB
LHRCMB
London Heathrow
Wed 13/8
21:05-05:40
1 stop28h 05m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Wed 20/8
09:40-11:30
1 stop30h 20m
LondonColombo
LHR - CMB
LHRCMB
London Heathrow
Sun 24/8
21:45-02:50
1 stop24h 35m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Sun 7/9
04:05-07:00
1 stop31h 25m
LondonColombo
LGW - CMB
LGWCMB
London Gatwick
Sun 14/9
09:00-02:05
1 stop12h 35m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Thu 25/9
20:20-06:40
1 stop14h 50m
Best time to book a flight to Colombo
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Everything you need to know about your flight to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport
When is the best time to book a flight to Colombo?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from London to Colombo. Price data was last updated on 27 June 2025.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Colombo, you should look to book at least 63 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.
How long is the flight to Colombo?
On average, a flight from London to Colombo takes 14 hours 9 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.
When is the cheapest time to fly to Colombo?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from London to Colombo. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.
Users looking for the lowest fares to Colombo should consider flying on Thursday at midday, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Friday evenings, when prices are usually at their highest.
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, Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways.
What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Colombo?
The cheapest airlines flying from London to Colombo are SAUDIA, IndiGo and Air India.
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).
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 1 July 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with KLM, Qatar Airways, andEtihad Airways 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.
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AMS - BOS
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AMS - BOS
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AMS - BOS
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AMS - BOS
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AMS - BOS
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.
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