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

A quick flight from London to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport can take about 12h 35m. Qatar Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £526. Airlines will cover a distance of 5398 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

Flying on SAUDIA is currently your cheapest option to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, with prices starting at £339. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by IndiGo and Air India, with the lowest prices starting at £424 and £441, respectively. SAUDIA is priced at 52% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from London to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport are Qatar Airways (£305), Gulf Air (£307), and Etihad Airways (£321).

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 routes from London to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Most travelers choose London Heathrow - Colombo Bandaranaike Intl, London Gatwick - Colombo Bandaranaike Intl or London Stansted - Colombo Bandaranaike Intl when deciding on the best route from London to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.

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

Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £335. While the most popular route (London Heathrow - Colombo Bandaranaike Intl) can be booked for £377 on average, our data indicates £1,528 when flying from London to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.

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

The most popular airlines flying from London to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport are IndiGo, Air India and British Airways. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

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

Flights departing from London and landing in Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport stopover in Doha most frequently. Abu Dhabi follows Doha in terms of the most common stopover location on London to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights. Mumbai ranks third in terms of the most popular layover location on London to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights.

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

London to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights that have stopovers will least frequently stop in Shanghai. Istanbul is the second least popular location for stopovers on flights from London to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. New Delhi comes in third to last in terms of the least popular stopover locations on London to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights.

What are some popular points of interest to see during a stopover in Abu Dhabi?

Most Abu Dhabi visitors opt to spend their time at Etihad Towers, Sheikh Zayed Mosque, and Emirates Park Zoo. Etihad Towers, Sheikh Zayed Mosque, and Emirates Park Zoo can be accessed by travelling approximately 20.8 mi, 11.2 mi, and 7.9 mi, respectively from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl. Travellers can rent a car at Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl for an average daily rate of £19 to make sightseeing during their stopover a little easier.

What are points of interest worth seeing during a stopover in Mumbai?

Gateway of India, Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Mumbai City Museum, and Sanjay Gandhi National Park are the most popular attractions in Mumbai if you're in need of something to do during your stopover. Gateway of India, Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Mumbai City Museum, and Sanjay Gandhi National Park can be visited by travelling about 11.7 mi, 7.9 mi, and 9.3 mi respectively from Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl. Those landing in Mumbai looking to spend some time exploring during their stopover can hire a car for about £48 per day.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from London to Colombo?

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

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£294+ Flights from London to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from London to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl are usually found in September or May, booked 68 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

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One-way from	£294
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Cheapest in	September
Average price	£591
Good round-trip deal	£640 or less
Good one-way deal	£383 or less

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Cheapest flights from London to Colombo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from London to Colombo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 16 September 2025.

Wed 17/915:40STN - CMB

3 stops30h 55mMultiple Airlines

Sat 20/905:05CMB - STN

3 stops30h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9£517

Sat 20/921:50LGW - CMB

2 stops18h 15mMultiple Airlines

Tue 23/906:45CMB - LGW

1 stop14h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9£517

Fri 26/906:30LHR - CMB

2 stops21h 30mMultiple Airlines

Sun 28/916:00CMB - LHR

1 stop32h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9£517

Sat 11/1021:50LGW - CMB

2 stops24h 45mMultiple Airlines

Thu 16/1003:55CMB - LGW

2 stops19h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9£517

Thu 9/1021:45LHR - CMB

1 stop24h 35mEtihad Airways

Fri 24/1004:05CMB - LHR

1 stop15h 40mEtihad Airways

Deal found 15/9£518

Mon 20/1021:50LGW - CMB

2 stops18h 30mMultiple Airlines

Mon 3/1116:55CMB - LGW

3 stops24h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9£519

Sun 2/1117:00LGW - CMB

2 stops15h 25mMultiple Airlines

Thu 13/1122:00CMB - LGW

2 stops23h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9£520

Sat 27/922:05LHR - CMB

2 stops30h 55mGulf Air

Thu 2/1017:25CMB - LHR

2 stops26h 25mGulf Air

Deal found 16/9£521

Sun 28/922:15LHR - CMB

2 stops35h 35mMultiple Airlines

Tue 14/1016:00CMB - LHR

1 stop32h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9£522

Mon 22/914:55LGW - CMB

1 stop21h 25mQatar Airways

Sun 28/903:35CMB - LGW

1 stop14h 20mQatar Airways

Deal found 15/9£522

Thu 9/1010:00LHR - CMB

2 stops19h 00mGulf Air

Tue 14/1017:25CMB - LHR

2 stops26h 25mGulf Air

Deal found 16/9£523

Sun 2/1114:00LTN - CMB

2 stops31h 20mMultiple Airlines

Wed 12/1103:25CMB - LTN

2 stops25h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9£523

Best flights from London to Colombo
Discover carefully curated flight deals from London to Colombo that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 16 September 2025.

Fri 31/1014:00LTN - CMB

2 stops24h 50mMultiple Airlines

Thu 6/1103:25CMB - LTN

2 stops25h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9£525

Wed 1/1009:00LGW - CMB

1 stop12h 35mQatar Airways

Wed 8/1004:35CMB - LGW

1 stop13h 20mQatar Airways

Deal found 15/9£526

Sun 2/1110:35LGW - CMB

2 stops17h 40mGulf Air

Thu 13/1116:55CMB - LGW

2 stops18h 55mGulf Air

Deal found 15/9£531

Thu 26/219:20LHR - CMB

1 stop19h 30mEtihad Airways

Fri 6/316:40CMB - LHR

1 stop27h 20mEtihad Airways

Deal found 14/9£556

Mon 13/1014:55LGW - CMB

1 stop14h 15mBritish Airways

Mon 20/1020:20CMB - LGW

1 stop14h 50mBritish Airways

Deal found 15/9£566

Sun 2/1120:15STN - CMB

1 stop20h 10mEmirates

Thu 13/1121:50CMB - STN

1 stop19h 45mEmirates

Deal found 15/9£656

Mon 3/1107:45LCY - CMB

2 stops23h 40mKLM

Tue 25/1113:55CMB - LCY

2 stops25h 05mKLM

Deal found 14/9£790

Sun 8/219:20LCY - CMB

1 stop33h 25mSWISS

Sat 7/311:55CMB - LCY

1 stop36h 10mSWISS

Deal found 16/9£843

Sat 1/1108:10LTN - CMB

2 stops30h 40mMultiple Airlines

Fri 7/1103:25CMB - LTN

2 stops21h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9£525

Tue 7/1022:05LHR - CMB

2 stops30h 55mGulf Air

Wed 15/1017:25CMB - LHR

2 stops26h 25mGulf Air

Deal found 15/9£545

Tue 18/1108:40LGW - CMB

1 stop12h 35mQatar Airways

Mon 8/1204:15CMB - LGW

1 stop13h 50mQatar Airways

Deal found 15/9£552

Tue 7/1014:55LGW - CMB

1 stop22h 20mBritish Airways

Tue 14/1011:25CMB - LGW

1 stop23h 45mBritish Airways

Deal found 15/9£566

Mon 13/1009:30LHR - CMB

1 stop12h 50mEtihad Airways

Thu 16/1004:05CMB - LHR

1 stop15h 40mEtihad Airways

Deal found 15/9£573

Wed 1/1021:50LGW - CMB

2 stops30h 10mMultiple Airlines

Wed 8/1006:45CMB - LGW

1 stop14h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9£525

Mon 2/321:50LHR - CMB

2 stops30h 15mGulf Air

Tue 17/315:55CMB - LHR

2 stops28h 20mGulf Air

Deal found 15/9£545

Wed 8/1009:00LGW - CMB

1 stop12h 35mQatar Airways

Wed 15/1004:35CMB - LGW

1 stop13h 20mQatar Airways

Deal found 15/9£552

Wed 8/1020:55LHR - CMB

1 stop14h 00mEtihad Airways

Sat 18/1004:05CMB - LHR

1 stop15h 40mEtihad Airways

Deal found 15/9£574

Mon 3/1107:30LTN - CMB

2 stops19h 15mMultiple Airlines

Sun 1/303:25CMB - LTN

2 stops25h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9£525

Sun 8/210:35LGW - CMB

2 stops17h 40mGulf Air

Tue 24/215:55CMB - LGW

2 stops20h 05mGulf Air

Deal found 15/9£550

Tue 7/1021:10STN - CMB

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Sun 19/1002:55CMB - STN

1 stop14h 30mEmirates

Deal found 15/9£670

Thu 25/914:55LGW - CMB

1 stop21h 25mQatar Airways

Thu 9/1003:35CMB - LGW

1 stop14h 20mQatar Airways

Deal found 15/9£567

Tue 7/1020:55LHR - CMB

1 stop25h 25mEtihad Airways

Sat 18/1004:05CMB - LHR

1 stop15h 40mEtihad Airways

Deal found 15/9£574

Wed 12/1114:00LTN - CMB

2 stops25h 45mMultiple Airlines

Thu 9/403:55CMB - LTN

3 stops32h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9£526

Mon 17/1114:05STN - CMB

1 stop12h 45mEmirates

Sun 8/202:40CMB - STN

1 stop14h 55mEmirates

Deal found 15/9£670

Sat 11/1021:45LHR - CMB

1 stop18h 20mEtihad Airways

Mon 20/1021:50CMB - LHR

1 stop21h 55mEtihad Airways

Deal found 15/9£581

Mon 17/1121:50LHR - CMB

2 stops30h 15mGulf Air

Tue 9/1216:55CMB - LHR

2 stops27h 20mGulf Air

Deal found 14/9£581

Tue 6/119:20LHR - CMB

1 stop18h 30mQatar Airways

Tue 20/110:15CMB - LHR

1 stop17h 55mQatar Airways

Deal found 16/9£584

Thu 16/1007:45LTN - CMB

2 stops16h 10mMultiple Airlines

Wed 22/1003:50CMB - LTN

2 stops23h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9£533

Sun 16/1120:15STN - CMB

2 stops16h 40mEmirates

Thu 20/1121:50CMB - STN

1 stop19h 45mEmirates

Deal found 15/9£670

Fri 30/108:50LHR - CMB

1 stop30h 00mEtihad Airways

Sun 1/304:00CMB - LHR

1 stop32h 10mEtihad Airways

Deal found 14/9£584

Direct flights from London to Colombo
Explore direct flight options from London to Colombo based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 16 September 2025.

Sun 26/1012:35LHR - CMB

Nonstop10h 20mSriLankan Airlines

Fri 14/1112:50CMB - LHR

Nonstop11h 50mSriLankan Airlines

Deal found 15/9£607

Sun 5/1021:30LHR - CMB

Nonstop10h 45mSriLankan Airlines

Sun 19/1013:05CMB - LHR

Nonstop11h 25mSriLankan Airlines

Deal found 14/9£614

Sun 26/1012:35LHR - CMB

Nonstop10h 20mSriLankan Airlines

Sun 9/1112:50CMB - LHR

Nonstop11h 50mSriLankan Airlines

Deal found 14/9£621

Mon 29/921:30LHR - CMB

Nonstop10h 45mSriLankan Airlines

Mon 6/1013:05CMB - LHR

Nonstop11h 25mSriLankan Airlines

Deal found 13/9£623

Wed 1/1021:30LHR - CMB

Nonstop10h 45mSriLankan Airlines

Thu 16/1013:05CMB - LHR

Nonstop11h 25mSriLankan Airlines

Deal found 15/9£623

Thu 9/1021:30LHR - CMB

Nonstop10h 45mSriLankan Airlines

Sun 12/1013:05CMB - LHR

Nonstop11h 25mSriLankan Airlines

Deal found 16/9£624

Tue 30/921:30LHR - CMB

Nonstop10h 45mSriLankan Airlines

Tue 21/1013:05CMB - LHR

Nonstop11h 25mSriLankan Airlines

Deal found 16/9£625

Mon 6/1021:30LHR - CMB

Nonstop10h 45mSriLankan Airlines

Fri 10/1013:05CMB - LHR

Nonstop11h 25mSriLankan Airlines

Deal found 14/9£635

Fri 26/921:30LHR - CMB

Nonstop10h 45mSriLankan Airlines

Fri 3/1013:05CMB - LHR

Nonstop11h 25mSriLankan Airlines

Deal found 14/9£644

Thu 9/1021:30LHR - CMB

Nonstop10h 45mSriLankan Airlines

Thu 16/1013:05CMB - LHR

Nonstop11h 25mSriLankan Airlines

Deal found 15/9£645

Mon 29/921:30LHR - CMB

Nonstop10h 45mSriLankan Airlines

Sat 4/1013:05CMB - LHR

Nonstop11h 25mSriLankan Airlines

Deal found 14/9£646

Last-minute flights from London to Colombo
Discover last-minute flight deals from London to Colombo. Data last updated 16 September 2025 and is based on user searches.

Wed 17/915:40STN - CMB

3 stops30h 55mMultiple Airlines

Sat 20/905:05CMB - STN

3 stops30h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9£517

Sat 20/921:50LGW - CMB

2 stops18h 15mMultiple Airlines

Tue 23/906:45CMB - LGW

1 stop14h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9£517

Mon 22/914:55LGW - CMB

1 stop21h 25mQatar Airways

Sun 28/903:35CMB - LGW

1 stop14h 20mQatar Airways

Deal found 15/9£522

Thu 25/906:30LHR - CMB

2 stops21h 30mMultiple Airlines

Sun 28/916:00CMB - LHR

1 stop22h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9£525

Fri 26/906:30LHR - CMB

2 stops21h 30mMultiple Airlines

Sun 28/916:00CMB - LHR

1 stop32h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9£517

Sat 27/922:05LHR - CMB

2 stops30h 55mGulf Air

Thu 2/1017:25CMB - LHR

2 stops26h 25mGulf Air

Deal found 16/9£521

Sun 28/922:15LHR - CMB

2 stops35h 35mMultiple Airlines

Tue 14/1016:00CMB - LHR

1 stop32h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9£522

Thu 9/1021:45LHR - CMB

1 stop24h 35mEtihad Airways

Fri 24/1004:05CMB - LHR

1 stop15h 40mEtihad Airways

Deal found 15/9£518

Thu 9/1010:00LHR - CMB

2 stops19h 00mGulf Air

Tue 14/1017:25CMB - LHR

2 stops26h 25mGulf Air

Deal found 16/9£523

Sat 11/1021:50LGW - CMB

2 stops24h 45mMultiple Airlines

Thu 16/1003:55CMB - LGW

2 stops19h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9£517

Mon 20/1021:50LGW - CMB

2 stops18h 30mMultiple Airlines

Mon 3/1116:55CMB - LGW

3 stops24h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9£519

Fri 31/1014:00LTN - CMB

2 stops24h 50mMultiple Airlines

Thu 6/1103:25CMB - LTN

2 stops25h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9£525

One-way flights from London to Colombo
Search for one-way flight options from London to Colombo. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 16 September 2025.

Thu 25/906:30LHR - CMB

3 stops21h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9£294

Wed 7/106:35LGW - CMB

2 stops15h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9£294

Sun 4/106:25STN - CMB

2 stops20h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9£294

Wed 15/1016:40LHR - CMB

3 stops30h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9£294

Wed 10/1214:40LTN - CMB

2 stops24h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9£294

Mon 22/900:20STN - CMB

2 stops47h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9£295

Sun 5/1013:15LTN - CMB

2 stops33h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9£295

Thu 13/1110:05LGW - CMB

3 stops19h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9£295

Sat 3/113:30STN - CMB

3 stops25h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9£296

Sat 10/117:05LGW - CMB

3 stops22h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9£296

Sun 11/106:35LGW - CMB

2 stops15h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9£297

Sat 25/1014:40STN - CMB

3 stops32h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9£298

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LondonColombo

LTN - CMB

LTNCMB

London Luton

Fri 31/10

14:00-20:20

2 stops24h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 6/11

03:25-23:10

2 stops25h 15m

£525

LondonColombo

LTN - CMB

LTNCMB

London Luton

Sat 1/11

08:10-20:20

2 stops30h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 7/11

03:25-19:45

2 stops21h 50m

£525

LondonColombo

LGW - CMB

LGWCMB

London Gatwick

Wed 1/10

21:50-08:30

2 stops30h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 8/10

06:45-16:15

1 stop14h 00m

£525

LondonColombo

LTN - CMB

LTNCMB

London Luton

Mon 3/11

07:30-08:15

2 stops19h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 1/3

03:25-23:10

2 stops25h 15m

£525

LondonColombo

LGW - CMB

LGWCMB

London Gatwick

Wed 1/10

09:00-02:05

1 stop12h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 8/10

04:35-13:25

1 stop13h 20m

£526

LondonColombo

LTN - CMB

LTNCMB

London Luton

Wed 12/11

14:00-21:15

2 stops25h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 9/4

03:55-08:15

3 stops32h 50m

£526

LondonColombo

LGW - CMB

LGWCMB

London Gatwick

Sun 2/11

10:35-09:45

2 stops17h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 13/11

16:55-06:20

2 stops18h 55m

£531

LondonColombo

LTN - CMB

LTNCMB

London Luton

Thu 16/10

07:45-04:25

2 stops16h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 22/10

03:50-22:45

2 stops23h 25m

£533

LondonColombo

LHR - CMB

LHRCMB

London Heathrow

Tue 7/10

22:05-09:30

2 stops30h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 15/10

17:25-15:20

2 stops26h 25m

£545

LondonColombo

LHR - CMB

LHRCMB

London Heathrow

Mon 2/3

21:50-09:35

2 stops30h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 17/3

15:55-14:45

2 stops28h 20m

£545

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Best time to book a flight from London to Colombo

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

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

The price you pay for your flight from London to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 68 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 to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of £812). Flying from London to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,292). 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 LON to CMB?

When flying from London to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at midday, which can drop the price by up to 4% versus a flight in the morning.

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

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their London to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight should consider departing on Wednesday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from London to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

The most flights from LON to CMB are scheduled on a Monday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

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

Doha (DOH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 45% of one-stop itineraries from London to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport on Cheapflights.

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

Bucharest (OTP) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £204.

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

Flights via Rome (FCO) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 10h 00m.

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

Flights via Abu Dhabi (AUH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 13m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Colombo

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Qatar Airways, andEtihad Airways from London to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,334 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,334 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,334 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,624 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,334 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Etihad Airways

7.4

Good

1,250 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,334 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

SriLankan Airlines

6.8

Okay

75 reviews

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8.1

Very Good

3,334 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Air India

5.5

Fair

2,930 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,334 reviews

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1 / 20

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Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

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How long is the flight from London to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?
A quick flight from London to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport can take about 12h 35m. Qatar Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £526. Airlines will cover a distance of 5398 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
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Flying on SAUDIA is currently your cheapest option to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, with prices starting at £339. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by IndiGo and Air India, with the lowest prices starting at £424 and £441, respectively. SAUDIA is priced at 52% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
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Most Abu Dhabi visitors opt to spend their time at Etihad Towers, Sheikh Zayed Mosque, and Emirates Park Zoo. Etihad Towers, Sheikh Zayed Mosque, and Emirates Park Zoo can be accessed by travelling approximately 20.8 mi, 11.2 mi, and 7.9 mi, respectively from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl. Travellers can rent a car at Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl for an average daily rate of £19 to make sightseeing during their stopover a little easier.
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London to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights that have stopovers will least frequently stop in Shanghai. Istanbul is the second least popular location for stopovers on flights from London to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. New Delhi comes in third to last in terms of the least popular stopover locations on London to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights.
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SAUDIA	Cheapest£339	Average£411	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time86%	Search SAUDIA flights
IndiGo	Cheapest£424	Average£780	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search IndiGo flights
Air India	Cheapest£441	Average£675	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Air India flights
Kuwait Airways	Cheapest£488	Average£721	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time64%	Search Kuwait Airways flights
Gulf Air	Cheapest£498	Average£577	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Gulf Air flights
Etihad Airways	Cheapest£512	Average£587	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest£514	Average£607	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
China Eastern	Cheapest£533	Average£602	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%	Search China Eastern flights
Turkish Airlines	Cheapest£551	Average£768	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Air China	Cheapest£561	Average£859	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air China flights

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