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Cheap flights from London Stansted Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from £312

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 18/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
STN — CMB
6 Jun — 13 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Stansted to Colombo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Stansted to Colombo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 7 May 2026.

Sun 14/606:55
STN
-
CMB
1 stop17h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 1/706:50
CMB
-
STN
1 stop14h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 5/5£517
Tue 9/608:15
STN
-
CMB
2 stops29h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 23/605:00
CMB
-
STN
2 stops30h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/5£528
Tue 26/521:45
STN
-
CMB
3 stops30h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 9/623:05
CMB
-
STN
2 stops28h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/5£534
Mon 8/606:20
STN
-
CMB
2 stops35h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 17/622:00
CMB
-
STN
3 stops30h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/5£539
Thu 14/515:35
STN
-
CMB
3 stops36h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 20/522:00
CMB
-
STN
2 stops28h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/5£541
Tue 26/521:45
STN
-
CMB
3 stops30h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 2/623:05
CMB
-
STN
2 stops28h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/5£542
Mon 8/606:20
STN
-
CMB
2 stops35h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 8/722:00
CMB
-
STN
2 stops28h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/5£543
Tue 12/521:45
STN
-
CMB
3 stops30h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 19/523:05
CMB
-
STN
2 stops28h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/5£552

Find flight deals from Stansted to Colombo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Stansted (STN) 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 7 May 2026.

Round-trip from

£517

One-way from

£312

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£694
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 14/6-1/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 25m total
  • London to Colombo
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18/5
  • 18/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 05m total
  • London to Colombo
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (£39 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£27 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Stansted to Colombo that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 7 May 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from London Stansted Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport that are best for you.

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Cheapest return flight

LondonColombo

STN - CMB

STNCMB

London Stansted

Fri 19/6

06:55-05:20

1 stop17h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 4/7

06:50-09:55

1 stop31h 35m

£691

LondonColombo

STN - CMB

STNCMB

London Stansted

Fri 9/10

06:55-05:20

1 stop17h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 21/10

06:50-16:50

1 stop14h 30m

£694
Fastest return journey

LondonColombo

STN - CMB

STNCMB

London Stansted

Sun 31/5

10:50-05:20

1 stop14h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 14/6

06:50-16:40

1 stop14h 20m

£710

LondonColombo

STN - CMB

STNCMB

London Stansted

Tue 8/9

06:55-06:55

1 stop19h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 30/11

07:40-22:15

1 stop20h 05m

£738

LondonColombo

STN - CMB

STNCMB

London Stansted

Tue 8/9

06:55-06:55

1 stop19h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 28/11

07:40-16:20

1 stop14h 10m

£738

LondonColombo

STN - CMB

STNCMB

London Stansted

Mon 1/6

21:05-22:10

1 stop20h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 9/6

10:05-18:45

1 stop13h 10m

£800

LondonColombo

STN - CMB

STNCMB

London Stansted

Sun 6/9

21:05-18:30

2 stops16h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 22/9

20:35-12:55

2 stops20h 50m

£802

LondonColombo

STN - CMB

STNCMB

London Stansted

Thu 18/6

21:05-18:30

2 stops16h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 25/6

22:05-12:55

1 stop19h 20m

£802

LondonColombo

STN - CMB

STNCMB

London Stansted

Sun 7/6

14:55-22:10

1 stop26h 45m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 11/6

10:05-18:45

1 stop13h 10m

£803

LondonColombo

STN - CMB

STNCMB

London Stansted

Mon 15/6

21:05-16:50

1 stop15h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 29/6

20:35-12:55

2 stops20h 50m

£804

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

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

The price you pay for your flight from London Stansted Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 78 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 Stansted Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Stansted Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of £694). Flying from London Stansted Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,241). 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.

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

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 7 May 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates,Turkish Airlines, andEtihad Airways from London Stansted 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
3,570 reviews
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Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,570 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,570 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,356 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,570 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,434 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,570 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights

Related info for your journey

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

    There are many flights that can get you from London Stansted Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in 17h 55m. Fly via Turkish Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance from London Stansted Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is about 5384 mi.

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

    Currently priced at £512, Turkish Airlines will fly you from London Stansted Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport and back. In addition to Turkish Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Etihad Airways and Emirates - these airlines can fly you to your destination from £576 and £663, respectively. These flights start at 39% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Stansted to Colombo?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Stansted 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 Stansted Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Stansted Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of £694). Flying from London Stansted Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,241). 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 3 airlines flying from Stansted to Colombo

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Stansted to Colombo. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 7 May 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest£512Average£651FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£576Average£639FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EmiratesCheapest£663Average£849FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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