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Cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from £312

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 23/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LGW — CMB
7 Apr — 14 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Gatwick to Colombo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Gatwick to Colombo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 8 March 2026.

Sun 12/419:00
LGW
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CMB
1 stop19h 30m
China Eastern
Sat 2/520:30
CMB
-
LGW
1 stop38h 40m
China Eastern
Deal found 4/3£564
Mon 13/419:35
LGW
-
CMB
1 stop28h 25m
Air Arabia
Fri 24/403:10
CMB
-
LGW
1 stop34h 05m
Air Arabia
Deal found 3/3£564
Thu 28/511:35
LGW
-
CMB
1 stop26h 55m
China Eastern
Thu 11/620:30
CMB
-
LGW
1 stop23h 10m
China Eastern
Deal found 4/3£565
Wed 15/418:25
LGW
-
CMB
1 stop20h 05m
China Eastern
Sat 2/520:30
CMB
-
LGW
1 stop24h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 3/3£566
Wed 15/418:25
LGW
-
CMB
1 stop20h 05m
China Eastern
Fri 1/520:30
CMB
-
LGW
1 stop38h 40m
China Eastern
Deal found 4/3£567
Tue 2/611:35
LGW
-
CMB
1 stop26h 55m
China Eastern
Thu 11/620:30
CMB
-
LGW
1 stop23h 10m
China Eastern
Deal found 3/3£567
Sat 2/511:35
LGW
-
CMB
1 stop26h 55m
China Eastern
Wed 20/520:30
CMB
-
LGW
1 stop23h 00m
China Eastern
Deal found 6/3£568
Wed 15/418:00
LGW
-
CMB
1 stop20h 30m
China Eastern
Sun 10/520:30
CMB
-
LGW
1 stop38h 40m
China Eastern
Deal found 5/3£569
Mon 9/309:00
LGW
-
CMB
1 stop12h 15m
British Airways
Mon 16/319:30
CMB
-
LGW
1 stop15h 55m
British Airways
Deal found 4/3£570
Thu 16/419:35
LGW
-
CMB
1 stop26h 15m
Air Arabia
Fri 1/505:20
CMB
-
LGW
1 stop17h 45m
Air Arabia
Deal found 3/3£571
Mon 9/309:00
LGW
-
CMB
1 stop18h 15m
British Airways
Wed 18/320:50
CMB
-
LGW
1 stop14h 35m
British Airways
Deal found 4/3£572

Find flight deals from Gatwick to Colombo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Gatwick (LGW) to Colombo (CMB). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 8 March 2026.

Round-trip from

£564

One-way from

£312

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£687
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 12/4-2/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 58h 10m total
  • London to Colombo
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23/5
  • 23/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 36h 45m total
  • London to Colombo
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (£59 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£22 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Gatwick to Colombo that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 8 March 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from London Gatwick Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport that are best for you.

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Cheapest return flight

LondonColombo

LGW - CMB

LGWCMB

London Gatwick

Wed 27/5

11:35-21:10

3 stops29h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 9/6

20:30-15:00

1 stop23h 00m

£573

LondonColombo

LGW - CMB

LGWCMB

London Gatwick

Thu 28/5

09:00-11:00

1 stop21h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 4/6

19:15-13:25

1 stop22h 40m

£585

LondonColombo

LGW - CMB

LGWCMB

London Gatwick

Wed 20/5

18:00-18:20

3 stops67h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 1/6

22:10-15:00

3 stops45h 20m

£680

LondonColombo

LGW - CMB

LGWCMB

London Gatwick

Wed 15/4

10:40-09:40

2 stops18h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 28/4

17:20-06:55

2 stops18h 05m

£696

LondonColombo

LGW - CMB

LGWCMB

London Gatwick

Tue 18/8

14:05-05:20

1 stop34h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 15/9

06:50-22:25

1 stop20h 05m

£753

LondonColombo

LGW - CMB

LGWCMB

London Gatwick

Sun 22/3

17:00-19:00

1 stop20h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 31/3

20:30-15:00

1 stop23h 00m

£779

LondonColombo

LGW - CMB

LGWCMB

London Gatwick

Thu 19/3

10:30-19:00

1 stop27h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 31/3

20:30-15:00

1 stop23h 00m

£783
Fastest return journey

LondonColombo

LGW - CMB

LGWCMB

London Gatwick

Thu 16/4

21:45-18:30

2 stops16h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 22/4

02:55-12:35

1 stop14h 10m

£789

LondonColombo

LGW - CMB

LGWCMB

London Gatwick

Thu 19/3

10:30-23:40

2 stops31h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 30/3

22:10-06:40

3 stops37h 00m

£793

LondonColombo

LGW - CMB

LGWCMB

London Gatwick

Thu 4/6

11:35-19:00

1 stop26h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 18/6

22:10-06:40

3 stops37h 00m

£797

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Everything you need to know about your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Gatwick to Colombo. Price data was last updated on 6 March 2026.

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.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of £474). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £593). 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.

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

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 8 March 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Qatar Airways, andTurkish Airlines from London Gatwick Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,539 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,539 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,539 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,746 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,539 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,249 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,539 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.
Gulf Air
7.2
Good
231 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,539 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,779 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,539 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.4

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Related info for your journey

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

    A quick flight from London Gatwick Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport can take about 18h 30m. China Eastern provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £696. There are 5398 mi between London Gatwick Airport and Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

    According to our current data, Etihad Airways (£158), Gulf Air (£460), and IndiGo (£467) offers the cheapest pricing from London Gatwick Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. Users have found that Etihad Airways is 78% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from London Gatwick Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport are Gulf Air (£284), Qatar Airways (£304), and British Airways (£337).

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Gatwick to Colombo?

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

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

    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.

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of £474). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £593). 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.

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Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Gatwick to Colombo. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 8 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapest£158Average£617FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Gulf AirCheapest£460Average£584FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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IndiGoCheapest£467Average£782FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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China EasternCheapest£480Average£708FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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British AirwaysCheapest£483Average£687FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£516Average£609FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Air ArabiaCheapest£538Average£690FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£545Average£632FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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SriLankan AirlinesCheapest£619Average£772FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest£662Average£891FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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