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Cheap flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Gatwick Airport from £258

CMB — LGW
10 Dec — 17 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Colombo to Gatwick

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Cheapest flights from Colombo to Gatwick

Wed 11/1105:20 -
1 stop31h 55m
Thu 19/1107:15 -
2 stops31h 30m
Deal found 7/11£518
Thu 10/1210:35 -
Nonstop11h 55m
Fri 26/216:40 -
Nonstop10h 25m
Deal found 8/11£523
Thu 10/1219:30 -
1 stop15h 55m
Fri 26/208:40 -
1 stop19h 35m
Deal found 9/11£524
Sun 15/1114:35 -
1 stop22h 40m
Wed 18/1108:45 -
1 stop14h 15m
Deal found 10/11£528
Wed 25/1105:20 -
1 stop31h 55m
Wed 2/1216:40 -
1 stop30h 20m
Deal found 10/11£533
Sat 21/1102:40 -
1 stop18h 25m
Wed 2/1216:40 -
1 stop27h 40m
Deal found 10/11£536
Thu 10/1217:00 -
2 stops18h 50m
Fri 26/210:35 -
2 stops17h 40m
Deal found 9/11£537
Thu 12/1114:35 -
1 stop22h 40m
Wed 25/1108:45 -
1 stop23h 30m
Deal found 9/11£538
Thu 12/1105:20 -
1 stop31h 55m
Mon 16/1116:40 -
1 stop27h 40m
Deal found 9/11£538
Sun 22/1105:20 -
1 stop15h 45m
Tue 24/1108:45 -
1 stop14h 15m
Deal found 8/11£539

Find flight deals from Colombo to Gatwick

Round-trip from

£518

One-way from

£258

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£727

Good round-trip deal

£559 or less

Good one-way deal

£443 or less
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 10/12-26/2
  • Nonstop
  • 22h 20m total
  • Colombo to London
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Air Arabia
  • Air Arabia
  • 20/11-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 22h 15m total
  • Colombo to London
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£10 potential savings vs. average return price).
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ColomboLondon

CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - LGW London Gatwick

CMBLGW

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 19/11

17:00-06:20

2 stops18h 50m

London Gatwick

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:30

Nonstop0h 00m

£274
Fastest return journey

ColomboLondon

CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - LGW London Gatwick

CMBLGW

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 11/12

19:30-05:55

1 stop15h 55m

London Gatwick

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:30

Nonstop0h 00m

£277

ColomboLondon

CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - LGW London Gatwick

CMBLGW

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 7/2

10:15-05:55

1 stop25h 10m

London Gatwick

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:30

Nonstop0h 00m

£280

ColomboLondon

CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - LGW London Gatwick

CMBLGW

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 17/2

11:15-05:55

1 stop24h 10m

London Gatwick

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:30

Nonstop0h 00m

£310

ColomboLondon

CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - LGW London Gatwick

CMBLGW

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 14/11

01:45-06:40

1 stop34h 25m

London Gatwick

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:30

Nonstop0h 00m

£354

ColomboLondon

CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - LGW London Gatwick

CMBLGW

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 5/2

02:40-18:25

1 stop21h 15m

London Gatwick

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:30

Nonstop0h 00m

£354

ColomboLondon

CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - LGW London Gatwick

CMBLGW

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 16/11

11:15-11:40

2 stops29h 55m

London Gatwick

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:30

Nonstop0h 00m

£354

ColomboLondon

CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - LGW London Gatwick

CMBLGW

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 19/2

11:15-05:55

1 stop24h 10m

London Gatwick

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:30

Nonstop0h 00m

£371

ColomboLondon

CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - LGW London Gatwick

CMBLGW

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 15/4

22:05-21:30

1 stop27h 55m

London Gatwick

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:30

Nonstop0h 00m

£379

ColomboLondon

CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - LGW London Gatwick

CMBLGW

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 31/3

11:15-07:20

2 stops48h 35m

London Gatwick

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:30

Nonstop0h 00m

£418

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Reviews of airlines servicing Gatwick

See what other customers who have flown with Emirates,Air Arabia, andTurkish Airlines from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Gatwick Airport have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,694 reviews
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Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,694 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,694 reviews
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Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Air Arabia
7.6
Good
56 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,694 reviews
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Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,467 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,694 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
8,285 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,694 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.

Related info for your journey

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

    A quick flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Gatwick Airport can take about 11h 55m. British Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £523. There are 5398 mi between Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport and London Gatwick Airport. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

    Currently priced at £492, Air Arabia will fly you from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Gatwick Airport and back. In addition to Air Arabia, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from British Airways and Emirates - these airlines can fly you to your destination from £549 and £644, respectively. Air Arabia is priced at 27% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Air Arabia, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £219. Qatar Airways flights start at £266 while deals on Gulf Air start at £277 one-way.

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

    The cheapest flight price from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Gatwick Airport is £437. On average you can expect to pay £775. The most popular route, (Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - London Gatwick), can usually be booked for £515.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Colombo to Gatwick 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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Top 4 airlines flying from Colombo to Gatwick

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air ArabiaCheapest£492Average£551FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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British AirwaysCheapest£549Average£660FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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EmiratesCheapest£644Average£740FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£666Average£667FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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