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 £563 and £659 in November. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was £540 on Etihad Airways (12 Nov-20 Nov).

Question 1

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 2

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

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Bucharest (OTP) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £206.

Question 3

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

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

Question 4

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

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

Question 5

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

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Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.London to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights typically cost between £563 and £659 in November.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was £540 on Etihad Airways (12 Nov-20 Nov).

Question 6

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

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A quick flight from London to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport can take about 14h. Gulf Air provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £546. Airlines will cover a distance of 5412 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

Question 7

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

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Flying on SAUDIA is currently your cheapest option to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, with prices starting at £342. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by IndiGo and Air India, with the lowest prices starting at £428 and £462, respectively. SAUDIA is priced at 52% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

Question 8

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

Question 9

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

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Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of £818). Flying from London to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,291). 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 10

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

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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.

Question 11

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).

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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 14

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

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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.

Question 15

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 £380. While the most popular route (London Heathrow - Colombo Bandaranaike Intl) can be booked for £433 on average our data indicates £1,616 when flying from London to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.

Question 16

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

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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.

Question 17

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

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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 18

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

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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.

Question 19

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

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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 £16 to make sightseeing during their stopover a little easier.

Question 20

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

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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 £49 per day.

Question 21

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

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Thursday flights are generally found to be more expensive for flights from London to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.

Question 22

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

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To save on the cost of your flight from London to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, book at least 55 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 11% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from £681 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as £815.

Question 23

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

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Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in July. For low rates, May can be a great choice for travel to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. Flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from London in May are about £725 on average during May, but can be found for as low as £488.

Question 24

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

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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.

Question 25

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 26

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 27

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.

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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.

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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.

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

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Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from London to Colombo become cheaper?

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Round-trip from	£540
One-way from	£298
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	May
Average price	£862
Good round-trip deal	£669 or less
Good one-way deal	£518 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
SAUDIA	Cheapest£342	Average£415	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time86%	Search SAUDIA flights
IndiGo	Cheapest£428	Average£785	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search IndiGo flights
Air India	Cheapest£462	Average£684	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Air India flights
Gulf Air	Cheapest£503	Average£601	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Gulf Air flights
Etihad Airways	Cheapest£519	Average£597	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest£524	Average£619	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
China Eastern	Cheapest£537	Average£597	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%	Search China Eastern flights
SWISS	Cheapest£558	Average£673	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search SWISS flights
Air China	Cheapest£566	Average£892	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air China flights
Turkish Airlines	Cheapest£569	Average£773	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights

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