Find flights
When to book
Airlines
FAQs

Cheap flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Gatwick Airport from £298

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 13/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMB — LGW
9 Jun — 16 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Colombo to Gatwick

Enter your travel dates to find the best prices.

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 10 May 2026.

Mon 8/620:20
CMB
-
LGW
1 stop15h 55m
Qatar Airways
Wed 24/609:00
LGW
-
CMB
1 stop19h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/5£480
Fri 15/520:20
CMB
-
LGW
1 stop15h 30m
Qatar Airways
Mon 25/509:00
LGW
-
CMB
1 stop14h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/5£500
Tue 2/617:20
CMB
-
LGW
2 stops18h 05m
Gulf Air
Sun 7/610:40
LGW
-
CMB
2 stops18h 30m
Gulf Air
Deal found 10/5£502
Sun 21/620:20
CMB
-
LGW
1 stop14h 50m
Qatar Airways
Sun 28/609:00
LGW
-
CMB
1 stop19h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/5£511
Fri 15/520:20
CMB
-
LGW
1 stop15h 30m
Qatar Airways
Tue 26/509:00
LGW
-
CMB
1 stop14h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 8/5£543
Wed 10/620:20
CMB
-
LGW
1 stop15h 55m
Qatar Airways
Wed 17/609:00
LGW
-
CMB
1 stop19h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/5£543
Wed 3/620:20
CMB
-
LGW
1 stop15h 55m
Qatar Airways
Tue 30/609:00
LGW
-
CMB
1 stop20h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/5£559
Mon 8/620:20
CMB
-
LGW
1 stop15h 55m
Qatar Airways
Sun 21/609:00
LGW
-
CMB
1 stop19h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 9/5£571
Fri 5/611:20
CMB
-
LGW
1 stop24h 55m
Qatar Airways
Mon 22/609:00
LGW
-
CMB
1 stop20h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 9/5£579

Find 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 10 May 2026.

Round-trip from

£480

One-way from

£298

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£589
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 8/6-24/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 25m total
  • Colombo to London
Search Deals
Air Arabia
  • Air Arabia
  • 13/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 22h 10m total
  • Colombo to London
Search Deals
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (£15 potential increase over avg. return price).
Search Deals
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£10 potential savings vs. average return price).
Search Deals
Average for round-trip flights in May 2026
Search Deals

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customise your flight search to find flights from Colombo to Gatwick 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 10 May 2026.
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

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

ColomboLondon

CMB - LGW

CMBLGW

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 14/6

20:20-07:45

1 stop15h 55m

London Gatwick

Thu 18/6

09:00-09:00

1 stop19h 30m

£559
Fastest return journey

ColomboLondon

CMB - LGW

CMBLGW

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 22/6

20:20-06:40

1 stop14h 50m

London Gatwick

Thu 2/7

09:00-02:05

1 stop12h 35m

£629

ColomboLondon

CMB - LGW

CMBLGW

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 5/8

20:20-06:40

1 stop14h 50m

London Gatwick

Wed 19/8

09:00-02:05

1 stop12h 35m

£653

ColomboLondon

CMB - LGW

CMBLGW

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 10/6

20:20-07:45

1 stop15h 55m

London Gatwick

Wed 29/7

09:00-03:05

1 stop13h 35m

£662

ColomboLondon

CMB - LGW

CMBLGW

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 20/5

02:05-12:35

1 stop15h 00m

London Gatwick

Fri 12/6

21:45-16:50

1 stop14h 35m

£667

ColomboLondon

CMB - LGW

CMBLGW

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 3/6

20:20-07:45

1 stop15h 55m

London Gatwick

Wed 2/12

08:40-02:45

1 stop12h 35m

£668

ColomboLondon

CMB - LGW

CMBLGW

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 1/6

02:55-12:35

1 stop14h 10m

London Gatwick

Sun 7/6

21:45-18:30

2 stops16h 15m

£674

ColomboLondon

CMB - LGW

CMBLGW

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 21/6

02:05-12:35

1 stop15h 00m

London Gatwick

Mon 29/6

23:55-22:10

1 stop17h 45m

£689

ColomboLondon

CMB - LGW

CMBLGW

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 21/6

22:05-07:20

1 stop13h 45m

London Gatwick

Sun 28/6

21:45-16:50

1 stop14h 35m

£706

ColomboLondon

CMB - LGW

CMBLGW

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 22/6

09:10-21:30

1 stop16h 50m

London Gatwick

Thu 2/7

21:45-18:30

2 stops16h 15m

£708

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 6/5

Showing 1-10 of 21 resultsSorted by cheapest first
1
2
3

Best time to book a flight from Colombo to Gatwick

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Gatwick from Colombo with our price prediction graph.
Estimated return price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

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

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

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 10 May 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
3,571 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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
3,571 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,571 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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
3,728 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,571 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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
7,968 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,571 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Colombo to Gatwick. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 15h. Qatar Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £667. 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 £535, British Airways will fly you from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Gatwick Airport and back. In addition to British Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Qatar Airways and Emirates - these airlines can fly you to your destination from £540 and £627, respectively. British Airways is priced at 19% 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 £262. Qatar Airways flights start at £279 while deals on British Airways start at £279 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?

    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.

See more FAQs

Travelling to a place near London Gatwick Airport?

Book flights to London Gatwick Airport if you plan to visit one of these locations
Milton Keynes
Hounslow
Croydon
Wembley
Luton
Gatwick
Ilford
Slough
Hayes
Brentford
Colchester
Romford
Watford
Kingston upon Thames
Eastbourne
Ipswich
Southend-on-Sea
Guildford
Chelmsford
Southall

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Alternative routes for Colombo to Gatwick

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.
Colombo to Heathrow flights
Colombo to Stansted flights
Colombo to London City flights
Colombo to Luton flights

Top 3 airlines flying from Colombo to Gatwick

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Colombo to Gatwick. 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 10 May 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest£533Average£611FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Search British Airways flights
Qatar AirwaysCheapest£540Average£644FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Search Qatar Airways flights
EmiratesCheapest£608Average£688FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Search Emirates flights

Fly with Cheapflights

Find the best flight deals on Cheapflights, where travellers can enjoy low prices and a wide availability of flights to their desired destinations.

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Colombo to Gatwick?

Cheapflights makes it easy to find Colombo to Gatwick flights by helping our users search from 900+ travel sites for deals. We also provide you with filters for cabin, price, airline, airports, number of stops, and many more to narrow down that perfect flight.

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Colombo to Gatwick?

Cheapflights simply makes it quick and affordable to book flights from Colombo to Gatwick by bringing together all flight options from hundreds of airlines and agencies online — and put it in one place for you to choose from. Plus, Cheapflights is 100% free to use for all.

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

Certainly. Search results for flights to Gatwick from Colombo shown to you on Cheapflights can be narrowed down with different useful search filters, which includes flexible booking options.

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

Yes, and it’s super simple to set up. Click the bell icon next to the flight deals above and provide a valid email address to enable Price Alerts. That’s it!

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.