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

Doha (DOH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 49% of one-stop itineraries from London Gatwick Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport on Cheapflights.

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

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

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

Manama (BAH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £607.

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

Flights via Abu Dhabi (AUH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 06m.

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.

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).

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

When booking a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, you may want to consider flying on Emirates, Qatar Airways or Turkish Airlines as they are the most popular for this route.

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.

£281+ Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

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 £584 and £708 in February. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was £517 on Gulf Air (25 Feb-6 Jun).

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 10 October 2025.

Mon 17/1116:35LGW - CMB

2 stops28h 45mMultiple Airlines

Fri 28/1119:30CMB - LGW

1 stop15h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/10£519

Wed 12/1110:35LGW - CMB

1 stop17h 40mGulf Air

Thu 20/1116:55CMB - LGW

1 stop18h 55mGulf Air

Deal found 9/10£520

Sat 11/1021:50LGW - CMB

2 stops26h 30mMultiple Airlines

Tue 14/1021:30CMB - LGW

3 stops32h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/10£527

Tue 18/1120:30LGW - CMB

2 stops30h 15mMultiple Airlines

Mon 24/1104:15CMB - LGW

1 stop13h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/10£534

Mon 29/1206:35LGW - CMB

3 stops34h 10mMultiple Airlines

Mon 26/104:45CMB - LGW

2 stops23h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/10£536

Fri 21/1116:35LGW - CMB

2 stops34h 10mMultiple Airlines

Thu 27/1104:15CMB - LGW

1 stop13h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/10£537

Sat 11/1021:50LGW - CMB

2 stops26h 30mMultiple Airlines

Sat 18/1021:55CMB - LGW

2 stops29h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/10£540

Wed 29/1010:35LGW - CMB

2 stops17h 40mGulf Air

Tue 10/216:55CMB - LGW

2 stops19h 05mGulf Air

Deal found 10/10£542

Wed 19/1108:40LGW - CMB

1 stop12h 35mQatar Airways

Mon 1/1219:30CMB - LGW

1 stop22h 35mQatar Airways

Deal found 9/10£544

Thu 13/1108:40LGW - CMB

1 stop12h 35mQatar Airways

Mon 24/1104:15CMB - LGW

1 stop13h 50mQatar Airways

Deal found 9/10£546

Mon 17/1109:00LGW - CMB

1 stop12h 15mQatar Airways

Thu 11/1211:15CMB - LGW

1 stop24h 10mQatar Airways

Deal found 9/10£548

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 10 October 2025.

Wed 19/1108:40LGW - CMB

1 stop12h 35mQatar Airways

Mon 1/1204:15CMB - LGW

1 stop13h 50mQatar Airways

Deal found 10/10£575

Tue 6/108:40LGW - CMB

1 stop29h 10mBritish Airways

Tue 20/111:15CMB - LGW

1 stop24h 10mBritish Airways

Deal found 9/10£587

Wed 19/1110:35LGW - CMB

2 stops17h 40mGulf Air

Tue 2/1216:55CMB - LGW

2 stops19h 05mGulf Air

Deal found 10/10£590

Wed 22/1006:25LGW - CMB

2 stops21h 50mMultiple Airlines

Wed 29/1023:10CMB - LGW

1 stop24h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/10£610

Mon 23/209:00LGW - CMB

1 stop12h 15mQatar Airways

Tue 17/319:30CMB - LGW

1 stop15h 55mQatar Airways

Deal found 10/10£583

Fri 20/210:35LGW - CMB

2 stops17h 40mGulf Air

Sat 14/316:55CMB - LGW

2 stops18h 55mGulf Air

Deal found 9/10£593

Mon 2/309:00LGW - CMB

1 stop12h 15mBritish Airways

Fri 27/311:15CMB - LGW

1 stop24h 10mBritish Airways

Deal found 10/10£610

Fri 21/1109:00LGW - CMB

1 stop12h 15mQatar Airways

Thu 27/1103:25CMB - LGW

1 stop14h 40mQatar Airways

Deal found 10/10£598

Sun 1/210:35LGW - CMB

2 stops17h 40mGulf Air

Thu 19/215:55CMB - LGW

2 stops19h 55mGulf Air

Deal found 10/10£600

Mon 3/1109:00LGW - CMB

1 stop12h 15mQatar Airways

Sun 9/1104:15CMB - LGW

1 stop31h 10mQatar Airways

Deal found 10/10£600

Sun 16/1108:40LGW - CMB

1 stop12h 35mQatar Airways

Mon 1/1211:15CMB - LGW

1 stop24h 10mQatar Airways

Deal found 9/10£611

Last-minute flights from Gatwick to Colombo
Discover last-minute flight deals from Gatwick to Colombo. Data last updated 10 October 2025 and is based on user searches.

Sat 11/1021:50LGW - CMB

2 stops26h 30mMultiple Airlines

Tue 14/1021:30CMB - LGW

3 stops32h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/10£527

Sat 11/1021:50LGW - CMB

2 stops26h 30mMultiple Airlines

Sat 18/1021:55CMB - LGW

2 stops29h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/10£540

Wed 29/1010:35LGW - CMB

2 stops17h 40mGulf Air

Tue 10/216:55CMB - LGW

2 stops19h 05mGulf Air

Deal found 10/10£542

Wed 12/1110:35LGW - CMB

1 stop17h 40mGulf Air

Thu 20/1116:55CMB - LGW

1 stop18h 55mGulf Air

Deal found 9/10£520

Thu 13/1108:40LGW - CMB

1 stop12h 35mQatar Airways

Tue 25/1119:30CMB - LGW

1 stop15h 55mQatar Airways

Deal found 9/10£546

Mon 17/1116:35LGW - CMB

2 stops28h 45mMultiple Airlines

Thu 27/1104:15CMB - LGW

1 stop13h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/10£519

Mon 17/1109:00LGW - CMB

1 stop12h 15mQatar Airways

Thu 11/1211:15CMB - LGW

1 stop24h 10mQatar Airways

Deal found 9/10£548

Tue 18/1120:30LGW - CMB

2 stops30h 15mMultiple Airlines

Mon 24/1104:15CMB - LGW

1 stop13h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/10£534

Tue 18/1114:05LGW - CMB

1 stop23h 45mQatar Airways

Tue 25/1119:30CMB - LGW

1 stop15h 55mQatar Airways

Deal found 10/10£549

Wed 19/1108:40LGW - CMB

1 stop12h 35mQatar Airways

Mon 1/1219:30CMB - LGW

1 stop22h 35mQatar Airways

Deal found 9/10£544

Fri 21/1116:35LGW - CMB

2 stops34h 10mMultiple Airlines

Thu 27/1104:15CMB - LGW

1 stop13h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/10£537

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 10 October 2025.

Mon 13/1017:15LGW - CMB

3 stops23h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/10£281

Sat 13/1217:15LGW - CMB

3 stops28h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/10£282

Mon 15/1206:35LGW - CMB

2 stops15h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/10£283

Wed 22/1006:25LGW - CMB

2 stops21h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/10£285

Tue 14/1021:50LGW - CMB

2 stops25h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/10£285

Mon 20/1021:50LGW - CMB

2 stops18h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/10£286

Sun 9/1116:50LGW - CMB

3 stops25h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/10£287

Fri 17/1019:30LGW - CMB

3 stops30h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/10£288

Wed 7/113:05LGW - CMB

3 stops25h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/10£291

Tue 21/1021:50LGW - CMB

2 stops25h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/10£291

Cheap flight deals from Gatwick to Colombo

Round-trip from	£517
One-way from	£281
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	September
Average price	£639

Gulf Air
25/2-6/6
2 total stops
36h 10m total
London to Colombo

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13/10
3 total stops
23h 05m total
London to Colombo

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (£52 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£21 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Average for round-trip flights in October 2025

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LondonColombo

LGW - CMB

LGWCMB

London Gatwick

Wed 19/11

08:40-02:45

1 stop12h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 1/12

04:15-12:35

1 stop13h 50m

£575

LondonColombo

LGW - CMB

LGWCMB

London Gatwick

Mon 23/2

09:00-02:45

1 stop12h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 17/3

19:30-05:55

1 stop15h 55m

£583

LondonColombo

LGW - CMB

LGWCMB

London Gatwick

Tue 6/1

08:40-19:20

1 stop29h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 20/1

11:15-05:55

1 stop24h 10m

£587

LondonColombo

LGW - CMB

LGWCMB

London Gatwick

Wed 19/11

10:35-09:45

2 stops17h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 2/12

16:55-06:30

2 stops19h 05m

£590

LondonColombo

LGW - CMB

LGWCMB

London Gatwick

Fri 20/2

10:35-09:45

2 stops17h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 14/3

16:55-06:20

2 stops18h 55m

£593

LondonColombo

LGW - CMB

LGWCMB

London Gatwick

Fri 21/11

09:00-02:45

1 stop12h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 27/11

03:25-12:35

1 stop14h 40m

£598

LondonColombo

LGW - CMB

LGWCMB

London Gatwick

Sun 1/2

10:35-09:45

2 stops17h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 19/2

15:55-06:20

2 stops19h 55m

£600

LondonColombo

LGW - CMB

LGWCMB

London Gatwick

Mon 3/11

09:00-02:45

1 stop12h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 9/11

04:15-05:55

1 stop31h 10m

£600

LondonColombo

LGW - CMB

LGWCMB

London Gatwick

Wed 22/10

06:25-08:45

2 stops21h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 29/10

23:10-18:30

1 stop24h 50m

£610

LondonColombo

LGW - CMB

LGWCMB

London Gatwick

Mon 2/3

09:00-02:45

1 stop12h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 27/3

11:15-05:55

1 stop24h 10m

£610

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Prices

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

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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of £491). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £589). 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?

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?

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.

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Colombo

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

3,370 reviews

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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

3,370 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,370 reviews

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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

3,644 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,370 reviews

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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

4,002 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,370 reviews

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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

213 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,370 reviews

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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

7,449 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,370 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

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

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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 12h 35m. Qatar Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £575. 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 (£381), Air India (£467), and IndiGo (£470) offers the cheapest pricing from London Gatwick Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. Users have found that Etihad Airways is 48% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of £491). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £589). 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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Top 10 airlines flying from Gatwick to Colombo

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Etihad Airways	Cheapest£381	Average£576	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Air India	Cheapest£467	Average£773	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Air India flights
IndiGo	Cheapest£470	Average£793	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search IndiGo flights
Gulf Air	Cheapest£491	Average£589	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Gulf Air flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest£522	Average£614	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
China Eastern	Cheapest£543	Average£609	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%	Search China Eastern flights
Turkish Airlines	Cheapest£574	Average£698	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
British Airways	Cheapest£576	Average£706	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
SriLankan Airlines	Cheapest£634	Average£758	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search SriLankan Airlines flights
Emirates	Cheapest£646	Average£820	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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Cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from £281

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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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