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Cheap flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Gatwick Airport from £269

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 20/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMB — LGW
8 Aug — 15 Aug1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 9 July 2026.

Sun 2/803:10
CMB
-
LGW
1 stop19h 55m
Air Arabia
Mon 31/819:35
LGW
-
CMB
1 stop28h 25m
Air Arabia
Deal found 9/7£565
Tue 4/815:05
CMB
-
LGW
1 stop22h 10m
Air Arabia
Tue 11/819:35
LGW
-
CMB
1 stop26h 15m
Air Arabia
Deal found 5/7£567
Sat 24/1011:00
CMB
-
LGW
Nonstop11h 30m
British Airways
Mon 26/1017:30
LGW
-
CMB
Nonstop10h 00m
British Airways
Deal found 9/7£568
Thu 9/705:20
CMB
-
LGW
1 stop17h 45m
Air Arabia
Tue 11/819:35
LGW
-
CMB
1 stop26h 15m
Air Arabia
Deal found 6/7£569
Tue 21/705:20
CMB
-
LGW
1 stop17h 45m
Air Arabia
Tue 11/819:35
LGW
-
CMB
1 stop26h 15m
Air Arabia
Deal found 5/7£570
Sat 18/705:20
CMB
-
LGW
1 stop17h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 7/116:25
LGW
-
CMB
2 stops27h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/7£571
Thu 30/705:20
CMB
-
LGW
1 stop17h 45m
Air Arabia
Sat 31/1016:35
LGW
-
CMB
1 stop15h 50m
Air Arabia
Deal found 4/7£572
Sat 1/805:20
CMB
-
LGW
1 stop17h 45m
Air Arabia
Mon 31/809:55
LGW
-
CMB
1 stop23h 50m
Air Arabia
Deal found 6/7£573
Fri 7/805:20
CMB
-
LGW
1 stop31h 55m
Air Arabia
Sun 16/810:00
LGW
-
CMB
1 stop23h 45m
Air Arabia
Deal found 7/7£574
Fri 24/705:20
CMB
-
LGW
1 stop31h 55m
Air Arabia
Sun 16/819:35
LGW
-
CMB
1 stop26h 15m
Air Arabia
Deal found 5/7£574
Tue 20/1020:20
CMB
-
LGW
1 stop14h 50m
British Airways
Wed 4/1117:30
LGW
-
CMB
Nonstop10h 00m
British Airways
Deal found 6/7£576
Tue 7/703:10
CMB
-
LGW
1 stop19h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/120:25
LGW
-
CMB
3 stops37h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/7£577

Find flight deals from Colombo to Gatwick

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Round-trip from

£565

One-way from

£269

Popular in

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Cheapest in

October

Average price

£753

Good round-trip deal

£662 or less
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  • 2/8-31/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 48h 20m total
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  • 28h 50m total
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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 9 July 2026.
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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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

ColomboLondon

CMB - LGW

CMBLGW

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 3/8

11:25-06:40

1 stop23h 45m

London Gatwick

Thu 14/1

08:40-09:45

1 stop19h 35m

£668
Fastest return journey

ColomboLondon

CMB - LGW

CMBLGW

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 19/7

20:20-06:40

1 stop14h 50m

London Gatwick

Wed 22/7

09:00-03:05

1 stop13h 35m

£731

ColomboLondon

CMB - LGW

CMBLGW

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 20/7

02:05-12:35

1 stop15h 00m

London Gatwick

Tue 11/8

23:55-22:10

1 stop17h 45m

£762

ColomboLondon

CMB - LGW

CMBLGW

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 20/8

02:55-07:20

1 stop32h 55m

London Gatwick

Fri 28/8

21:45-18:30

2 stops16h 15m

£777

ColomboLondon

CMB - LGW

CMBLGW

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 9/8

02:55-21:30

1 stop23h 05m

London Gatwick

Fri 23/10

23:55-22:10

1 stop17h 45m

£784

ColomboLondon

CMB - LGW

CMBLGW

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 4/8

10:05-19:45

1 stop14h 10m

London Gatwick

Tue 11/8

23:55-19:15

1 stop14h 50m

£785

ColomboLondon

CMB - LGW

CMBLGW

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 9/8

20:30-06:40

1 stop38h 40m

London Gatwick

Sun 10/1

10:30-19:00

1 stop27h 00m

£843

ColomboLondon

CMB - LGW

CMBLGW

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 27/7

20:30-06:40

1 stop38h 40m

London Gatwick

Thu 6/8

11:35-19:00

1 stop26h 55m

£844

ColomboLondon

CMB - LGW

CMBLGW

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 20/7

22:10-15:00

2 stops45h 20m

London Gatwick

Thu 13/8

18:00-19:00

1 stop20h 30m

£847

ColomboLondon

CMB - LGW

CMBLGW

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 1/8

20:30-06:40

1 stop38h 40m

London Gatwick

Thu 3/9

21:55-21:10

2 stops42h 45m

£847

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Cheapflights Insights

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

How often are flights from Colombo to London delayed?

About 100% of weekly flights between Colombo and London have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 201 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Colombo to London flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Wednesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

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 9 July 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates and Qatar 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
3,608 reviews
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Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,608 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,608 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative
Qatar Airways
7.3
Good
3,743 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,608 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative

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 14h 50m. British Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £731. 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 £549, 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. Check Cheapflights for deals on Emirates for as low as £644. Qatar Airways is priced at 22% 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 £266. Air Arabia flights start at £266 while deals on British Airways start at £287 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 £662. On average you can expect to pay £662. The most popular route, (Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - London Gatwick), can usually be booked for £557.

  • 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 2 airlines flying from Colombo to Gatwick

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapest£549Average£655FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest£644Average£699FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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