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Cheap flights from the United Kingdom to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from £194

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 15/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — CMB
13 Jul — 20 Jul1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from United Kingdom to Colombo

Keep the following information in mind while searching for United Kingdom to Colombo flight deals. Data was last updated 8 July 2025.

Round-trip from

£562

One-way from

£194

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£950

Good round-trip deal

£666 or less

Good one-way deal

£498 or less
Gulf Air
  • Gulf Air
  • 27/8-22/9
  • 4 total stops
  • 57h 20m total
  • United Kingdom to Colombo
15/9
  • 15/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 34h 50m total
  • United Kingdom to Colombo
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (£23 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£17 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from United Kingdom to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from United Kingdom to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl.

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Cheapest flights from United Kingdom to Colombo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from United Kingdom to Colombo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 8 July 2025.

Thu 10/716:45STN - CMB
2 stops29h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 24/705:15CMB - STN
2 stops30h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/7£562
Wed 27/822:05LHR - CMB
2 stops30h 55mGulf Air
Mon 22/917:25CMB - LHR
2 stops26h 25mGulf Air
Deal found 7/7£562
Tue 21/1013:15LTN - CMB
2 stops34h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/1103:25CMB - LTN
2 stops24h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/7£562
Mon 3/1109:50LGW - CMB
1 stop25h 10mQatar Airways
Tue 18/1103:25CMB - LGW
1 stop32h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/7£562
Sun 31/821:45LHR - CMB
1 stop24h 35mEtihad Airways
Mon 29/916:30CMB - LHR
1 stop27h 15mEtihad Airways
Deal found 7/7£562
Tue 16/916:00LHR - CMB
1 stop13h 10mQatar Airways
Mon 22/903:35CMB - LHR
1 stop15h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/7£563
Fri 15/821:50LGW - CMB
3 stops30h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/905:15CMB - LGW
2 stops29h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/7£564
Thu 7/821:05LHR - CMB
1 stop21h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/816:00CMB - LHR
1 stop22h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/7£565
Wed 27/812:30LHR - CMB
1 stop22h 00mAir India
Wed 10/909:40CMB - LHR
1 stop14h 20mAir India
Deal found 7/7£566
Mon 17/1108:55LHR - CMB
1 stop19h 50mSWISS
Sat 29/1113:05CMB - LHR
1 stop14h 05mSWISS
Deal found 7/7£572
Sun 2/1111:25LGW - CMB
2 stops16h 35mGulf Air
Sat 22/1117:25CMB - LGW
2 stops19h 00mGulf Air
Deal found 7/7£574
Thu 13/1108:40LGW - CMB
1 stop26h 20mBritish Airways
Tue 25/1104:15CMB - LGW
1 stop31h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/7£587

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from the United Kingdom to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

United Kingdom

Fly to

Colombo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonColombo

LHR - CMB

LHRCMB

London Heathrow

Wed 27/8

22:05-09:30

2 stops30h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 22/9

17:25-15:20

2 stops26h 25m

£562

LondonColombo

LTN - CMB

LTNCMB

London Luton

Tue 21/10

13:15-04:25

2 stops34h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 3/11

03:25-22:05

2 stops24h 10m

£562

LondonColombo

LGW - CMB

LGWCMB

London Gatwick

Mon 3/11

09:50-16:30

1 stop25h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 18/11

03:25-06:05

1 stop32h 10m

£562

LondonColombo

LHR - CMB

LHRCMB

London Heathrow

Sun 31/8

21:45-02:50

1 stop24h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 29/9

16:30-15:15

1 stop27h 15m

£562

LondonColombo

LHR - CMB

LHRCMB

London Heathrow

Tue 16/9

16:00-09:40

1 stop13h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 22/9

03:35-14:05

1 stop15h 00m

£563

LondonColombo

STN - CMB

STNCMB

London Stansted

Sat 30/8

06:00-09:30

3 stops23h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 7/9

14:40-15:40

3 stops29h 30m

£563

LondonColombo

LGW - CMB

LGWCMB

London Gatwick

Thu 4/9

09:00-03:05

1 stop13h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 16/9

04:35-13:25

1 stop13h 20m

£563

LondonColombo

LGW - CMB

LGWCMB

London Gatwick

Fri 15/8

21:50-08:30

3 stops30h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 7/9

05:15-06:35

2 stops29h 50m

£564

LondonColombo

LHR - CMB

LHRCMB

London Heathrow

Thu 7/8

21:05-23:10

1 stop21h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 11/8

16:00-10:15

1 stop22h 45m

£565

LondonColombo

LHR - CMB

LHRCMB

London Heathrow

Wed 27/8

12:30-15:00

1 stop22h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 10/9

09:40-19:30

1 stop14h 20m

£566

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Best time to book a flight from United Kingdom to Colombo

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Everything you need to know about your flight from the United Kingdom to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from United Kingdom to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of £818). Flying from United Kingdom to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,277). 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 GB to CMB?

Find hourly flight availability from United Kingdom to Colombo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 8 July 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from United Kingdom to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from United Kingdom to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from United Kingdom to Colombo. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 8 July 2025.

The most flights from GB0 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).

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 8 July 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, KLM, andThai Airways from the United Kingdom 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.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Related info for your journey

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

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from United Kingdom to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport are Air India (£307), Gulf Air (£308), and Qatar Airways (£320).

  • What are the most popular routes from United Kingdom to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

  • What are the cheapest flights from United Kingdom to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £370. While the most popular route (London Heathrow - Colombo Bandaranaike Intl) can be booked for £456 on average our data indicates £1,568 when flying from United Kingdom to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.

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

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

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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 United Kingdom to Colombo.

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

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from United Kingdom to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of £818). Flying from United Kingdom to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,277). 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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SAUDIACheapest£338Average£410FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
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IndiGoCheapest£426Average£800FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Air IndiaCheapest£455Average£659FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Gulf AirCheapest£502Average£596FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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SWISSCheapest£505Average£643FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Air ChinaCheapest£506Average£853FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£516Average£694FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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China EasternCheapest£528Average£658FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£533Average£768FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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British AirwaysCheapest£556Average£733FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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