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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. London to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights typically cost between £758 and £1,244 in January. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was £547 on Multiple Airlines (23 Jan-27 Feb).

Question 1

How often are flights from London to Colombo delayed?

Accepted Answer

About 49% of weekly flights between London and Colombo have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 91 minutes.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Bucharest (OTP) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £208.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Flights via Abu Dhabi (AUH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 11m.

Question 4

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.London to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights typically cost between £758 and £1,244 in January.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was £547 on Multiple Airlines (23 Jan-27 Feb).

Question 6

What is the most punctual flight time for London to Colombo flights?

Accepted Answer

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

Question 7

Which airline has the best punctuality record on London to Colombo flights?

Accepted Answer

Over the past year, SriLankan Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 49% of flights being delayed.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

Doha (DOH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 46% of one-stop itineraries from London to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport on Cheapflights.

Question 9

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

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

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

A quick flight from London to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport can take about 14h 25m. Etihad Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £615. Airlines will cover a distance of 5398 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

Flying on Etihad Airways is currently your cheapest option to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, with prices starting at £158. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Kuwait Airways and SAUDIA, with the lowest prices starting at £314 and £349, respectively. Etihad Airways is priced at 78% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from London to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport are Gulf Air (£256), Air India (£281), and British Airways (£291).

Question 13

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

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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 69 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of £393). Flying from London to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £567). 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.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

Weekly flight availability from London to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

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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).

Question 17

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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.

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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).

Question 19

What are the most popular routes from London to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

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

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Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £377. While the most popular route (London Heathrow - Colombo Bandaranaike Intl) can be booked for £463 on average, our data indicates £1,589 when flying from London to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.

Question 21

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

Accepted Answer

The most popular airlines flying from London to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport are SriLankan Airlines, Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

Question 22

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 23

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

Accepted Answer

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. Malé comes in third to last in terms of the least popular stopover locations on London to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights.

Question 24

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

Accepted Answer

Most Abu Dhabi visitors opt to spend their time at Etihad Towers, Emirates Palace, and Emirates Park Zoo. Etihad Towers, Emirates Palace, and Emirates Park Zoo can be accessed by travelling approximately 20.8 mi, 21.1 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 £20 to make sightseeing during their stopover a little easier.

Question 25

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

Accepted Answer

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 £55 per day.

Question 26

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LON to CMB?

Accepted Answer

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 in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 7% versus a flight in the evening.

Question 27

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

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

Question 28

How can I find direct flights from London to Colombo?

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

Question 29

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

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from London 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.

Question 30

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from London to Colombo?

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Cheapflights helps you search for flights from London to Colombo via 900+ travel sites so you don’t have to. After performing a flight search, users can also filter their flight selection by filtering for price, number of stops, airlines, and so on.

Question 31

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from London to Colombo?

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It’s simple! Cheapflights, which is free to use for everyone, saves millions of users time and money every year by helping them find the cheapest and most suitable flights from London to Colombo.

Question 32

Can Cheapflights find flights from London to Colombo with no change fees?

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Round-trip from	£547
One-way from	£296
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	September
Average price	£970
Good round-trip deal	£696 or less
Good one-way deal	£430 or less

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Etihad Airways	Cheapest£158	Average£603	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
SAUDIA	Cheapest£349	Average£418	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time86%	Search SAUDIA flights
Air India	Cheapest£419	Average£682	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Air India flights
Kuwait Airways	Cheapest£424	Average£524	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time64%	Search Kuwait Airways flights
IndiGo	Cheapest£432	Average£791	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search IndiGo flights
Gulf Air	Cheapest£461	Average£582	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Gulf Air flights
British Airways	Cheapest£486	Average£707	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest£519	Average£615	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
China Eastern	Cheapest£541	Average£611	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%	Search China Eastern flights
Turkish Airlines	Cheapest£560	Average£802	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights

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