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Cheap flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Gatwick Airport from £256

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 26/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMB — LGW
18 Jun — 25 Jun1
1 adult

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 13 June 2025.

Round-trip from

£561

One-way from

£256

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

June

Average price

£590
25/7-16/8
  • 25/7-16/8
  • 4 total stops
  • 37h 40m total
  • Colombo to London
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26/6
  • 26/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 30h 35m total
  • Colombo to London
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (£51 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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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 13 June 2025.

Fri 25/704:05CMB - LGW
2 stops19h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 16/821:50LGW - CMB
2 stops18h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/6£561
Wed 18/620:30CMB - LGW
1 stop23h 00mChina Eastern
Sun 29/619:00LGW - CMB
1 stop19h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 11/6£573
Thu 20/1119:15CMB - LGW
1 stop16h 20mQatar Airways
Sun 30/1108:45LGW - CMB
1 stop12h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 11/6£578
Thu 31/720:35CMB - LGW
2 stops27h 40mEmirates
Tue 28/1020:25LGW - CMB
1 stop20h 00mEmirates
Deal found 11/6£645
Sun 17/803:35CMB - LGW
1 stop14h 20mBritish Airways
Mon 25/809:00LGW - CMB
1 stop12h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/6£670

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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 13 June 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Gatwick Airport that are best for you.

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Colombo

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Gatwick

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Price

ColomboLondon

CMB - LGW

CMBLGW

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 25/7

04:05-19:00

2 stops19h 25m

London Gatwick

Sat 16/8

21:50-20:35

2 stops18h 15m

£561

ColomboLondon

CMB - LGW

CMBLGW

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 22/7

20:30-15:00

1 stop23h 00m

London Gatwick

Tue 30/9

18:00-19:00

1 stop20h 30m

£573

ColomboLondon

CMB - LGW

CMBLGW

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 20/11

19:15-06:05

1 stop16h 20m

London Gatwick

Sun 30/11

08:45-02:45

1 stop12h 30m

£578

ColomboLondon

CMB - LGW

CMBLGW

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 31/7

02:55-19:45

1 stop21h 20m

London Gatwick

Fri 31/10

20:25-21:55

1 stop20h 00m

£645

ColomboLondon

CMB - LGW

CMBLGW

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 17/8

03:35-13:25

1 stop14h 20m

London Gatwick

Mon 25/8

09:00-02:05

1 stop12h 35m

£670

ColomboLondon

CMB - LGW

CMBLGW

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 26/6

09:50-11:55

3 stops30h 35m

£256

ColomboLondon

CMB - LGW

CMBLGW

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 23/6

03:35-13:25

1 stop14h 20m

£265

ColomboLondon

CMB - LGW

CMBLGW

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 7/7

03:35-13:25

1 stop14h 20m

£280

ColomboLondon

CMB - LGW

CMBLGW

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 17/7

17:25-06:55

2 stops18h 00m

£288

ColomboLondon

CMB - LGW

CMBLGW

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 24/6

06:45-09:40

1 stop31h 25m

£299

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Gatwick Airport (average of £102). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Gatwick Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £142). 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.

Rainfall in Gatwick by month

Plan your trip to Gatwick by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in London Gatwick Airport ranges from 40.0 - 70.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 70.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit London Gatwick Airport when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

Temperature in Gatwick by month

Plan your trip to Gatwick by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to London Gatwick Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

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 13 June 2025.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,265 reviews
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Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ahmad wadah,Jan 2024

CAI - DXB

Unfortunately, I have arrived to Bangkok yesterday morning and no bag . I have checked with EK staff many times to get the confirmation that , my bag is on the flight . They have confirmed so but the reality was totally opposite. I am here for business trip and I have several meetings . Imagin !!!!! Till this time , they are telling me that : bag not yet found . This is my experience
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,265 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,265 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ahmad wadah,Jan 2024

CAI - DXB

Unfortunately, I have arrived to Bangkok yesterday morning and no bag . I have checked with EK staff many times to get the confirmation that , my bag is on the flight . They have confirmed so but the reality was totally opposite. I am here for business trip and I have several meetings . Imagin !!!!! Till this time , they are telling me that : bag not yet found . This is my experience
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,584 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,265 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ahmad wadah,Jan 2024

CAI - DXB

Unfortunately, I have arrived to Bangkok yesterday morning and no bag . I have checked with EK staff many times to get the confirmation that , my bag is on the flight . They have confirmed so but the reality was totally opposite. I am here for business trip and I have several meetings . Imagin !!!!! Till this time , they are telling me that : bag not yet found . This is my experience
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,849 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,265 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ahmad wadah,Jan 2024

CAI - DXB

Unfortunately, I have arrived to Bangkok yesterday morning and no bag . I have checked with EK staff many times to get the confirmation that , my bag is on the flight . They have confirmed so but the reality was totally opposite. I am here for business trip and I have several meetings . Imagin !!!!! Till this time , they are telling me that : bag not yet found . This is my experience
China Eastern
7.2
Good
150 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,265 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ahmad wadah,Jan 2024

CAI - DXB

Unfortunately, I have arrived to Bangkok yesterday morning and no bag . I have checked with EK staff many times to get the confirmation that , my bag is on the flight . They have confirmed so but the reality was totally opposite. I am here for business trip and I have several meetings . Imagin !!!!! Till this time , they are telling me that : bag not yet found . This is my experience

Related info for your journey

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

    Currently priced at £573, China Eastern will fly you from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Gatwick Airport and back. In addition to China Eastern, 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 £578 and £645, respectively. China Eastern is priced at 16% 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 £265. British Airways flights start at £280 while deals on Gulf Air start at £288 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.

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Gatwick Airport (average of £102). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Gatwick Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £142). 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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