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 68 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.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Colombo?

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

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, SAUDIA 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 £41, while return flights cost around £87.

How much is a return flight to Colombo?

A return flight to Colombo will typically cost around £165, however they can be found for as little as £118.

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 20 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. Green Star Residence is the closest property to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (0.0 mi away from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl).

When is the cheapest time to fly to Colombo?

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.

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.

How long is the flight to Colombo?

On average, a flight from London to Colombo takes 14 hours 11 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 SAUDIA, IndiGo and Air India.

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.

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).

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Flights to Colombo in 2025

Return from	£523
One-way from	£294
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	May
Average price	£609
Good round-trip deal	£657 or less
Good one-way deal	£384 or less

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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 12 September 2025.

Mon 15/910:00LHR - CMB

2 stops19h 00mGulf Air

Sat 4/1017:25CMB - LHR

2 stops18h 00mGulf Air

Deal found 10/9£523

Mon 27/1014:55LTN - CMB

2 stops18h 50mMultiple Airlines

Wed 29/1003:25CMB - LTN

2 stops21h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9£523

Tue 28/1006:35LGW - CMB

2 stops20h 10mMultiple Airlines

Sun 9/1119:30CMB - LGW

1 stop15h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9£523

Sun 26/1019:00LHR - CMB

2 stops37h 25mMultiple Airlines

Sat 8/1104:00CMB - LHR

1 stop16h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/9£523

Mon 15/921:50LGW - CMB

2 stops26h 05mMultiple Airlines

Sun 21/903:55CMB - LGW

2 stops18h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9£523

Mon 27/1010:45STN - CMB

2 stops23h 00mMultiple Airlines

Thu 30/1013:45CMB - STN

2 stops24h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9£524

Tue 16/909:00LGW - CMB

1 stop13h 35mQatar Airways

Tue 23/920:20CMB - LGW

1 stop21h 35mQatar Airways

Deal found 11/9£524

Sat 25/1022:15STN - CMB

2 stops35h 10mMultiple Airlines

Sun 9/1114:45CMB - STN

2 stops33h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9£525

Sun 21/922:05LHR - CMB

2 stops30h 55mGulf Air

Wed 1/1017:25CMB - LHR

2 stops26h 25mGulf Air

Deal found 9/9£525

Tue 16/921:50LGW - CMB

2 stops18h 15mMultiple Airlines

Tue 23/904:35CMB - LGW

1 stop13h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/9£525

Sun 14/907:55STN - CMB

2 stops25h 55mMultiple Airlines

Tue 30/1204:35CMB - STN

2 stops23h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/9£526

Mon 6/1020:55LHR - CMB

1 stop19h 10mEtihad Airways

Tue 11/1121:35CMB - LHR

1 stop22h 25mEtihad Airways

Deal found 9/9£526

Best flights to Bandaranaike Intl Airport
Discover carefully curated flight deals to Bandaranaike Intl Airport that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 12 September 2025.

Mon 27/1014:55LTN - CMB

2 stops18h 50mMultiple Airlines

Wed 29/1003:25CMB - LTN

2 stops21h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9£523

Wed 25/221:50LHR - CMB

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Mon 8/617:25CMB - LHR

2 stops26h 25mGulf Air

Deal found 9/9£545

Wed 4/308:40LGW - CMB

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Fri 13/319:30CMB - LGW

1 stop15h 55mQatar Airways

Deal found 9/9£578

Wed 21/119:20LHR - CMB

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Thu 29/109:50CMB - LHR

1 stop34h 10mEtihad Airways

Deal found 11/9£582

Mon 19/109:00LGW - CMB

1 stop26h 00mBritish Airways

Tue 3/211:15CMB - LGW

1 stop24h 10mBritish Airways

Deal found 11/9£583

Thu 25/921:10STN - CMB

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Sun 28/922:05CMB - STN

1 stop19h 20mEmirates

Deal found 10/9£656

Mon 27/1007:45LCY - CMB

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Tue 11/1113:55CMB - LCY

2 stops25h 05mKLM

Deal found 11/9£762

Sun 19/1013:15LTN - CMB

2 stops20h 35mMultiple Airlines

Wed 29/1003:25CMB - LTN

2 stops21h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9£531

Sun 4/110:35LGW - CMB

2 stops17h 40mGulf Air

Tue 3/315:55CMB - LGW

2 stops20h 05mGulf Air

Deal found 9/9£560

Sun 25/108:40LGW - CMB

1 stop12h 35mQatar Airways

Tue 3/211:15CMB - LGW

1 stop24h 10mQatar Airways

Deal found 11/9£579

Sun 18/119:20LHR - CMB

1 stop19h 30mEtihad Airways

Wed 4/204:00CMB - LHR

1 stop16h 00mEtihad Airways

Deal found 10/9£583

Tue 3/214:00LTN - CMB

2 stops24h 50mMultiple Airlines

Mon 16/204:00CMB - LTN

2 stops24h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9£543