Cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from £292
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 30/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LGW — CMB
4 Jan — 11 Jan1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London Gatwick to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl are usually found in September or May, booked 56 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Sunday and return on a Sunday
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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 5 December 2025.
Sun 7/1208:40LGW - CMB
1 stop26h 20mQatar Airways
Mon 22/1204:15CMB - LGW
1 stop13h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/12£559
Mon 8/1205:55LGW - CMB
3 stops32h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 15/1209:10CMB - LGW
3 stops44h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12£563
Sun 7/1206:25LGW - CMB
3 stops45h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 23/1223:00CMB - LGW
1 stop25h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12£570
Fri 5/1208:30LGW - CMB
2 stops26h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/1222:15CMB - LGW
2 stops30h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12£575
Thu 4/1208:40LGW - CMB
1 stop18h 35mQatar Airways
Thu 11/1211:15CMB - LGW
1 stop24h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/12£579
Thu 4/1208:40LGW - CMB
1 stop26h 20mQatar Airways
Tue 9/1219:30CMB - LGW
1 stop15h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 2/12£580
Fri 5/1216:35LGW - CMB
2 stops34h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/1216:55CMB - LGW
2 stops19h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12£582
Thu 11/1208:30LGW - CMB
2 stops26h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 23/1222:15CMB - LGW
2 stops31h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12£582
Wed 3/1213:50LGW - CMB
2 stops20h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/1222:15CMB - LGW
2 stops31h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12£585
Tue 9/1208:40LGW - CMB
1 stop29h 10mQatar Airways
Mon 22/1203:25CMB - LGW
1 stop14h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/12£590
Tue 9/1206:25LGW - CMB
2 stops20h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 23/1216:55CMB - LGW
2 stops19h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12£595
Best flights from Gatwick to Colombo
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Gatwick to Colombo that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 5 December 2025.
Wed 25/210:35LGW - CMB
2 stops17h 40mGulf Air
Sat 6/616:55CMB - LGW
1 stop18h 30mGulf Air
Deal found 4/12£560
Sat 31/106:05LGW - CMB
3 stops44h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 21/204:45CMB - LGW
2 stops24h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12£564
Tue 21/409:00LGW - CMB
1 stop13h 35mQatar Airways
Tue 5/519:45CMB - LGW
1 stop15h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/12£625
Thu 5/317:00LGW - CMB
1 stop20h 30mChina Eastern
Sat 14/301:05CMB - LGW
3 stops42h 25mChina Eastern
Deal found 4/12£629
Fri 16/116:50LGW - CMB
2 stops27h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 29/104:45CMB - LGW
2 stops24h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12£567
Wed 21/110:35LGW - CMB
2 stops17h 40mGulf Air
Sat 21/316:55CMB - LGW
2 stops18h 55mGulf Air
Deal found 4/12£570
Sun 15/308:40LGW - CMB
1 stop12h 35mQatar Airways
Fri 27/311:15CMB - LGW
1 stop24h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/12£630
Fri 13/310:35LGW - CMB
2 stops17h 40mGulf Air
Thu 26/316:55CMB - LGW
2 stops18h 55mGulf Air
Deal found 3/12£597
Fri 30/110:35LGW - CMB
2 stops17h 40mGulf Air
Tue 3/216:55CMB - LGW
2 stops19h 05mGulf Air
Deal found 3/12£612
Wed 18/210:35LGW - CMB
2 stops18h 05mGulf Air
Tue 21/416:55CMB - LGW
1 stop18h 30mGulf Air
Deal found 3/12£614
Last-minute flights from Gatwick to Colombo
Discover last-minute flight deals from Gatwick to Colombo. Data last updated 5 December 2025 and is based on user searches.
Wed 10/1207:00LGW - CMB
2 stops19h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 18/1221:55CMB - LGW
2 stops19h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12£663
Wed 10/1220:30LGW - CMB
2 stops30h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 14/1219:30CMB - LGW
1 stop15h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12£670
Wed 10/1220:30LGW - CMB
2 stops30h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 15/1219:30CMB - LGW
1 stop15h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12£673
Wed 10/1213:50LGW - CMB
2 stops20h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 16/1204:45CMB - LGW
2 stops24h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12£681
Wed 10/1207:00LGW - CMB
2 stops19h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 21/1216:30CMB - LGW
2 stops21h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12£693
Thu 11/1208:30LGW - CMB
2 stops26h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 23/1222:15CMB - LGW
2 stops31h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12£582
Mon 15/1207:00LGW - CMB
3 stops23h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 22/1222:15CMB - LGW
2 stops30h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12£606
Mon 15/1209:10LGW - CMB
2 stops55h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 23/1223:00CMB - LGW
1 stop25h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12£674
One-way flights from Gatwick to Colombo
Search for one-way flight options from Gatwick to Colombo. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 5 December 2025.
Thu 30/420:05LGW - CMB
3 stops25h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12£292
Fri 2/107:00LGW - CMB
3 stops39h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12£292
Mon 29/1213:10LGW - CMB
3 stops35h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12£293
Mon 15/1209:10LGW - CMB
3 stops39h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12£295
Wed 10/1212:40LGW - CMB
3 stops43h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12£299
Sun 4/117:00LGW - CMB
2 stops29h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12£304
Tue 31/316:45LGW - CMB
2 stops21h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12£306
Thu 11/1208:15LGW - CMB
3 stops36h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12£307
Sat 3/120:30LGW - CMB
3 stops48h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12£308
Tue 17/308:40LGW - CMB
1 stop12h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/12£309
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 5 December 2025.
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 5 December 2025.
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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Depart
Return
Price
LondonColombo
LGW - CMB
LGWCMB
London Gatwick
Wed 25/2
10:35-09:45
2 stops17h 40m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Sat 6/6
16:55-06:55
1 stop18h 30m
£560
LondonColombo
LGW - CMB
LGWCMB
London Gatwick
Sat 31/1
06:05-08:10
3 stops44h 35m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Sat 21/2
04:45-23:40
2 stops24h 25m
£564
LondonColombo
LGW - CMB
LGWCMB
London Gatwick
Fri 16/1
16:50-02:00
2 stops27h 40m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Thu 29/1
04:45-23:55
2 stops24h 40m
£567
LondonColombo
LGW - CMB
LGWCMB
London Gatwick
Wed 21/1
10:35-09:45
2 stops17h 40m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Sat 21/3
16:55-06:20
2 stops18h 55m
£570
LondonColombo
LGW - CMB
LGWCMB
London Gatwick
Fri 13/3
10:35-09:45
2 stops17h 40m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Thu 26/3
16:55-06:20
2 stops18h 55m
£597
LondonColombo
LGW - CMB
LGWCMB
London Gatwick
Fri 30/1
10:35-09:45
2 stops17h 40m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Tue 3/2
16:55-06:30
2 stops19h 05m
£612
LondonColombo
LGW - CMB
LGWCMB
London Gatwick
Wed 18/2
10:35-10:10
2 stops18h 05m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Tue 21/4
16:55-06:55
1 stop18h 30m
£614
LondonColombo
LGW - CMB
LGWCMB
London Gatwick
Tue 21/4
09:00-03:05
1 stop13h 35m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Tue 5/5
19:45-06:40
1 stop15h 25m
£625
LondonColombo
LGW - CMB
LGWCMB
London Gatwick
Thu 5/3
17:00-19:00
1 stop20h 30m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Sat 14/3
01:05-14:00
3 stops42h 25m
£629
LondonColombo
LGW - CMB
LGWCMB
London Gatwick
Sun 15/3
08:40-02:45
1 stop12h 35m
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Fri 27/3
11:15-05:55
1 stop24h 10m
£630
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Best time to book a flight from Gatwick to Colombo
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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 28 November 2025.
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 £485). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of £592). 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.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LGW to CMB?
Find hourly flight availability from Gatwick to Colombo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 5 December 2025.
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 17% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.
What is the cheapest day to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Gatwick to Colombo. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.
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.
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Share of one-stop return flights from London Gatwick Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Doha (DOH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of one-stop itineraries from London Gatwick Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Average return fare for one-stop flights from London Gatwick Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.
Manama (BAH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £563.
What’s the fastest stopover option from London Gatwick Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from London Gatwick Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Mumbai (BOM) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 13h 13m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from London Gatwick Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Abu Dhabi (AUH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 06m.
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 5 December 2025.
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.
A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
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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 17h 40m. Gulf Air provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £560. There are 5398 mi between London Gatwick Airport and Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from London Gatwick Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport round-trip?
According to our current data, Etihad Airways (£159), Gulf Air (£462), and IndiGo (£466) 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 (£285), Qatar Airways (£316), and IndiGo (£343).
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.
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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 £485). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of £592). 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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