Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from London Gatwick Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. London Gatwick Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights typically cost between £573 and £670 in September. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was £540 on Multiple Airlines (26 Sept-28 Sept).

Question 1

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Accepted Answer

Doha (DOH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 48% of one-stop itineraries from London Gatwick Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport on Cheapflights.

Question 2

How much does it cost for a return flight from London Gatwick Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.London Gatwick Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights typically cost between £573 and £670 in September.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was £540 on Multiple Airlines (26 Sept-28 Sept).

Question 3

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Accepted Answer

Mumbai (BOM) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £627.

Question 4

What’s the fastest stopover option from London Gatwick Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Mumbai (BOM) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 13h 13m.

Question 5

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Abu Dhabi (AUH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 14m.

Question 6

How long is the flight from London Gatwick Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Accepted Answer

A quick flight from London Gatwick Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport can take about 17h 40m. Gulf Air provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £544. There are 5398 mi between London Gatwick Airport and Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.

Question 7

What are the cheapest airlines flying from London Gatwick Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport round-trip?

Accepted Answer

According to our current data, Air India (£462), IndiGo (£465), and Gulf Air (£514) offers the cheapest pricing from London Gatwick Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. Users have found that Air India is 37% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

Question 8

How far ahead should I book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Accepted Answer

The price you pay for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 56 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Question 9

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Accepted Answer

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of £818). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,291). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Question 10

What is the cheapest day to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Accepted Answer

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their London Gatwick Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Question 11

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport 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 Bandaranaike Intl Airport when rainfall is around 60.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, 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).

Question 13

What are the most popular airlines that fly from London Gatwick Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Accepted Answer

When booking a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, you may want to consider flying on IndiGo, Air India or British Airways as they are the most popular for this route.

Question 14

Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from London Gatwick Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Accepted Answer

Of the flights from London Gatwick Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport that have stopovers, most of them stop in Doha.

Question 15

Where are the least popular stopover locations for London Gatwick Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights?

Accepted Answer

London Gatwick Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights have a stopover in Dubai least often.

Question 16

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from London Gatwick Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Accepted Answer

Friday flights are generally found to be more expensive for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.

Question 17

How far in advance should I book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Accepted Answer

Find a great deal and save up to 11% by booking at least 55 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from London Gatwick Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at £681.

Question 18

What is the cheapest month to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Accepted Answer

May is one of the best times of the year to fly to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from London Gatwick Airport. Prices for May average £725 per person but you can even find prices for as low as £488. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of July. Opting for a May flight can save you 38% on your journey compared to booking in July

Question 19

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LGW to CMB?

Accepted Answer

It’s typically best to fly out from London Gatwick Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 18% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

Question 20

Can I find deals for flights from Gatwick to Colombo that include hotel bookings?

Accepted Answer

Yes. In addition to deals on Gatwick to Colombo flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 21

How can I find direct flights from Gatwick to Colombo?

Accepted Answer

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Gatwick to Colombo.

Question 22

Can I find deals for business class flights from Gatwick to Colombo?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Gatwick to Colombo by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

Question 23

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Gatwick to Colombo?

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900+ travel sites are searched through when a user searches for a flight using Cheapflights. From the search interface, users can use filters to choose airlines, airports, flight times, cabin classes and more to their preference. Book your flight to Colombo from Gatwick today with Cheapflights!

Question 24

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Gatwick to Colombo?

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It’s simple! Cheapflights, which is free to use for everyone, saves millions of users time and money every year by helping them find the cheapest and most suitable flights from Gatwick to Colombo.

Question 25

Can Cheapflights find flights from Gatwick to Colombo with no change fees?

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Cheapflights does show flights with no change fees to all users. To see these options for flights from Gatwick to Colombo, users can toggle the no change fees filter when performing a flight search.

Question 26

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Gatwick to Colombo become cheaper?

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Yes, Cheapflights has a feature called Price Alert, which notifies users when flight prices change. Track prices for your flight to Colombo from Gatwick today and book when prices fit your budget.

Round-trip from	£540
One-way from	£298
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	May
Average price	£869

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Air India	Cheapest£462	Average£764	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Air India flights
IndiGo	Cheapest£465	Average£779	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search IndiGo flights
Gulf Air	Cheapest£514	Average£629	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Gulf Air flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest£524	Average£613	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Etihad Airways	Cheapest£534	Average£590	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
China Eastern	Cheapest£537	Average£573	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%	Search China Eastern flights
Turkish Airlines	Cheapest£569	Average£688	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
British Airways	Cheapest£578	Average£699	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
SriLankan Airlines	Cheapest£630	Average£741	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search SriLankan Airlines flights
Emirates	Cheapest£642	Average£798	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

Cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from £298

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 10/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London Gatwick to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl are usually found in May or September, booked 56 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Sunday and return on a Sunday

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