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Cheap flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Gatwick Airport from £266

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 21/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMB — LGW
6 Feb — 13 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Colombo to Gatwick

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Colombo (CMB) to Gatwick (LGW). 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 January 2026.

Round-trip from

£546

One-way from

£266

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

June

Average price

£686
18/2-2/3
  • 18/2-2/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 45h 50m total
  • Colombo to London
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21/1
  • 21/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 40m total
  • Colombo to London
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (£73 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£23 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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Cheapest flights from Colombo to Gatwick
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Colombo to Gatwick. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 7 January 2026.

Wed 18/210:15CMB - LGW
1 stop25h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 2/306:00LGW - CMB
2 stops20h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1£546
Sun 25/104:45CMB - LGW
2 stops24h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/208:40LGW - CMB
2 stops18h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/1£557
Wed 11/220:50CMB - LGW
1 stop14h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 21/216:50LGW - CMB
2 stops29h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1£575
Wed 18/210:15CMB - LGW
1 stop25h 10mQatar Airways
Mon 2/309:00LGW - CMB
1 stop26h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/1£583
Mon 5/1020:20CMB - LGW
1 stop14h 50mQatar Airways
Mon 26/1009:00LGW - CMB
1 stop12h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/1£588
Wed 4/210:15CMB - LGW
1 stop25h 10mQatar Airways
Sun 8/214:05LGW - CMB
1 stop30h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/1£591
Mon 30/315:10CMB - LGW
1 stop22h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/405:45LGW - CMB
2 stops22h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/1£593
Wed 4/210:15CMB - LGW
1 stop25h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/208:00LGW - CMB
2 stops18h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1£602
Fri 1/505:15CMB - LGW
1 stop17h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 15/517:10LGW - CMB
2 stops29h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/1£605
Thu 15/103:25CMB - LGW
1 stop14h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 19/119:50LGW - CMB
2 stops22h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/1£614
Thu 30/403:15CMB - LGW
1 stop14h 40mQatar Airways
Sat 30/509:00LGW - CMB
1 stop28h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/1£622
Mon 30/315:10CMB - LGW
1 stop31h 55mAir Arabia
Mon 6/419:35LGW - CMB
1 stop27h 00mAir Arabia
Deal found 5/1£623

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

Fly from

Colombo

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Gatwick

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ColomboLondon

CMB - LGW

CMBLGW

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 18/2

10:15-05:55

1 stop25h 10m

London Gatwick

Mon 2/3

06:00-08:10

2 stops20h 40m

£546

ColomboLondon

CMB - LGW

CMBLGW

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 11/2

20:50-05:55

1 stop14h 35m

London Gatwick

Sat 21/2

16:50-03:30

2 stops29h 10m

£575

ColomboLondon

CMB - LGW

CMBLGW

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 18/2

10:15-05:55

1 stop25h 10m

London Gatwick

Mon 2/3

09:00-16:30

1 stop26h 00m

£583

ColomboLondon

CMB - LGW

CMBLGW

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 1/6

20:15-06:40

1 stop14h 55m

London Gatwick

Sun 14/6

08:10-03:05

1 stop14h 25m

£593

ColomboLondon

CMB - LGW

CMBLGW

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 22/1

04:00-19:25

2 stops20h 55m

London Gatwick

Sun 8/2

10:15-16:15

3 stops24h 30m

£626

ColomboLondon

CMB - LGW

CMBLGW

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 10/2

02:40-11:40

1 stop14h 30m

London Gatwick

Sat 21/2

23:55-21:55

1 stop16h 30m

£631

ColomboLondon

CMB - LGW

CMBLGW

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 20/1

20:20-14:00

1 stop23h 10m

London Gatwick

Tue 27/1

10:30-19:00

1 stop27h 00m

£645

ColomboLondon

CMB - LGW

CMBLGW

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 19/1

20:20-06:30

1 stop39h 40m

London Gatwick

Tue 3/2

10:30-19:00

1 stop27h 00m

£678

ColomboLondon

CMB - LGW

CMBLGW

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 3/2

02:40-11:40

1 stop14h 30m

London Gatwick

Wed 11/2

23:55-21:55

1 stop16h 30m

£683

ColomboLondon

CMB - LGW

CMBLGW

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 20/1

09:55-18:25

1 stop14h 00m

London Gatwick

Tue 27/1

20:25-18:25

2 stops16h 30m

£692

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

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Gatwick Airport (average of £396). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Gatwick Airport in April is currently the most expensive (average of £733). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Gatwick

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Gatwick. 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 Gatwick. Reviews last updated 7 January 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Qatar Airways, andBritish Airways 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
3,461 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,461 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,461 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,701 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,461 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,655 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,461 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 25h 10m. Qatar Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £583. There are 5398 mi between Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport and London Gatwick Airport.

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

    Currently priced at £475, Qatar Airways will fly you from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Gatwick Airport and back. In addition to Qatar Airways, 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 £537 and £592, respectively. Qatar Airways is priced at 30% 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 Qatar Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £263. British Airways flights start at £282 while deals on Gulf Air start at £286 one-way.

  • 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?

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  • 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.

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

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Gatwick Airport (average of £396). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Gatwick Airport in April is currently the most expensive (average of £733). 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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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£475Average£650FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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British AirwaysCheapest£537Average£616FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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