Cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from £304

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 11/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LGW — CMB
6 Jul — 13 Jul1
1 adult
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 Friday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

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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 6 June 2026.

Mon 22/609:00
LGW
-
CMB
1 stop20h 10m
Qatar Airways
Tue 21/720:20
CMB
-
LGW
1 stop14h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/6£528
Thu 18/609:00
LGW
-
CMB
1 stop27h 20m
Qatar Airways
Wed 8/720:20
CMB
-
LGW
1 stop14h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/6£528
Tue 23/609:00
LGW
-
CMB
1 stop20h 10m
Qatar Airways
Thu 16/720:20
CMB
-
LGW
1 stop14h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 2/6£529
Thu 18/609:00
LGW
-
CMB
1 stop27h 20m
Qatar Airways
Tue 30/610:30
CMB
-
LGW
1 stop24h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/6£531
Thu 18/609:00
LGW
-
CMB
1 stop27h 20m
Qatar Airways
Mon 6/720:20
CMB
-
LGW
1 stop14h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/6£531
Wed 10/610:40
LGW
-
CMB
2 stops18h 30m
Gulf Air
Thu 18/617:20
CMB
-
LGW
2 stops18h 05m
Gulf Air
Deal found 1/6£532
Fri 5/610:40
LGW
-
CMB
1 stop18h 30m
Gulf Air
Tue 16/617:20
CMB
-
LGW
1 stop18h 05m
Gulf Air
Deal found 1/6£534
Sun 21/609:00
LGW
-
CMB
1 stop20h 10m
Qatar Airways
Wed 1/720:20
CMB
-
LGW
1 stop14h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/6£536
Tue 23/609:00
LGW
-
CMB
1 stop20h 10m
Qatar Airways
Sat 4/711:25
CMB
-
LGW
1 stop23h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/6£539
Mon 15/609:15
LGW
-
CMB
1 stop27h 05m
Qatar Airways
Sun 28/620:20
CMB
-
LGW
1 stop14h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/6£540
Thu 18/609:00
LGW
-
CMB
1 stop27h 20m
Qatar Airways
Fri 3/720:20
CMB
-
LGW
1 stop14h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 2/6£541

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 6 June 2026.

Round-trip from

£528

One-way from

£304

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£623

Good round-trip deal

£622 or less
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 22/6-21/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 00m total
  • London to Colombo
11/6
  • 11/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 30h 00m total
  • London to Colombo
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (£50 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£18 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from London Gatwick to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl.

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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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Price

Cheapest return flight

LondonColombo

LGW - CMB

LGWCMB

London Gatwick

Thu 10/9

09:00-03:05

1 stop13h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 24/9

04:35-13:25

1 stop13h 20m

£613

LondonColombo

LGW - CMB

LGWCMB

London Gatwick

Thu 3/12

08:40-09:45

1 stop19h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 23/12

20:50-05:55

1 stop14h 35m

£633

LondonColombo

LGW - CMB

LGWCMB

London Gatwick

Thu 3/12

08:40-09:45

1 stop19h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 17/12

19:30-05:55

1 stop15h 55m

£678

LondonColombo

LGW - CMB

LGWCMB

London Gatwick

Tue 1/9

09:00-02:05

1 stop12h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 27/10

19:30-05:55

1 stop15h 55m

£713

LondonColombo

LGW - CMB

LGWCMB

London Gatwick

Sat 4/7

09:00-09:40

1 stop20h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 21/7

20:20-06:40

1 stop14h 50m

£731

LondonColombo

LGW - CMB

LGWCMB

London Gatwick

Sun 30/8

09:00-02:05

1 stop12h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 26/10

19:30-05:55

1 stop15h 55m

£733

LondonColombo

LGW - CMB

LGWCMB

London Gatwick

Sun 11/10

08:10-03:05

1 stop14h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 25/10

19:30-05:55

1 stop15h 55m

£769

LondonColombo

LGW - CMB

LGWCMB

London Gatwick

Mon 6/7

21:45-18:30

2 stops16h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 21/7

10:05-21:30

1 stop15h 55m

£823
Fastest return journey

LondonColombo

LGW - CMB

LGWCMB

London Gatwick

Tue 24/11

08:40-02:45

1 stop12h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 22/12

11:00-17:00

Nonstop11h 30m

£834

LondonColombo

LGW - CMB

LGWCMB

London Gatwick

Thu 9/7

09:00-09:40

1 stop20h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 19/7

20:20-06:40

1 stop14h 50m

£851

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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?

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 55 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of £589). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £969). 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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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 6 June 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates,Air Arabia, andQatar Airways 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.

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Karen,May 2026

BKK - DXB

Staff are very attentive. Food is good and enough. Planes are ckean and economy space is good. Would like more recent movies on the list.

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Karen,May 2026

BKK - DXB

Staff are very attentive. Food is good and enough. Planes are ckean and economy space is good. Would like more recent movies on the list.

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Karen,May 2026

BKK - DXB

Staff are very attentive. Food is good and enough. Planes are ckean and economy space is good. Would like more recent movies on the list.

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Karen,May 2026

BKK - DXB

Staff are very attentive. Food is good and enough. Planes are ckean and economy space is good. Would like more recent movies on the list.

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Karen,May 2026

BKK - DXB

Staff are very attentive. Food is good and enough. Planes are ckean and economy space is good. Would like more recent movies on the list.

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Karen,May 2026

BKK - DXB

Staff are very attentive. Food is good and enough. Planes are ckean and economy space is good. Would like more recent movies on the list.

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 13h 35m. Qatar Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £613. 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 (£158), Gulf Air (£421), and IndiGo (£467) offers the cheapest pricing from London Gatwick Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. Users have found that Etihad Airways is 77% 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 Qatar Airways (£276), Gulf Air (£282), and British Airways (£291).

  • What are the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    While on average a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is generally £1,041, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is £584. When looking at the most popular route, (London Gatwick - Colombo Bandaranaike Intl), you can expect to pay £526 for that flight.

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

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

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  • 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of £589). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £969). 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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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£158Average£610FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Gulf AirCheapest£421Average£569FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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IndiGoCheapest£467Average£783FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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British AirwaysCheapest£485Average£659FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£514Average£601FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£528Average£628FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Air ArabiaCheapest£538Average£736FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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China EasternCheapest£545Average£704FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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SriLankan AirlinesCheapest£630Average£1,054FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest£661Average£852FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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