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Cheap flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Gatwick Airport from £285

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 23/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMB — LGW
10 May — 17 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Colombo to Gatwick

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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 10 April 2026.

Thu 21/510:00
CMB
-
LGW
2 stops15h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 28/518:10
LGW
-
CMB
2 stops21h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/4£499
Thu 21/517:20
CMB
-
LGW
2 stops18h 05m
Gulf Air
Wed 3/610:40
LGW
-
CMB
2 stops18h 30m
Gulf Air
Deal found 6/4£506
Mon 25/520:20
CMB
-
LGW
1 stop15h 55m
Qatar Airways
Mon 1/609:15
LGW
-
CMB
1 stop20h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 10/4£508
Tue 19/510:00
CMB
-
LGW
2 stops15h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 26/518:00
LGW
-
CMB
2 stops28h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/4£515
Wed 20/510:00
CMB
-
LGW
3 stops27h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 27/506:55
LGW
-
CMB
2 stops15h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/4£539
Sat 23/516:20
CMB
-
LGW
2 stops22h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 30/517:05
LGW
-
CMB
2 stops17h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/4£553
Fri 22/520:20
CMB
-
LGW
1 stop15h 55m
Qatar Airways
Mon 1/609:15
LGW
-
CMB
1 stop20h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/4£565
Mon 7/1219:30
CMB
-
LGW
1 stop15h 55m
Qatar Airways
Fri 15/109:00
LGW
-
CMB
1 stop12h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 9/4£569
Fri 15/511:20
CMB
-
LGW
1 stop24h 55m
Qatar Airways
Tue 26/509:15
LGW
-
CMB
1 stop20h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 9/4£572
Sat 9/517:20
CMB
-
LGW
2 stops18h 05m
Gulf Air
Sun 14/610:40
LGW
-
CMB
2 stops18h 30m
Gulf Air
Deal found 8/4£577

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 April 2026.

Round-trip from

£499

One-way from

£285

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

June

Average price

£1,035
21/5-28/5
  • 21/5-28/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 37h 45m total
  • Colombo to London
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Gulf Air
  • Gulf Air
  • 23/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 18h 05m total
  • Colombo to London
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (£63 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 April 2026
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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 10 April 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

Thu 21/5

17:20-06:55

2 stops18h 05m

London Gatwick

Wed 3/6

10:40-09:40

2 stops18h 30m

£506

ColomboLondon

CMB - LGW

CMBLGW

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 25/5

20:20-07:45

1 stop15h 55m

London Gatwick

Mon 1/6

09:15-09:50

1 stop20h 05m

£508

ColomboLondon

CMB - LGW

CMBLGW

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 22/5

20:20-07:45

1 stop15h 55m

London Gatwick

Mon 1/6

09:15-09:50

1 stop20h 05m

£565

ColomboLondon

CMB - LGW

CMBLGW

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 17/5

20:20-07:45

1 stop15h 55m

London Gatwick

Tue 26/5

09:15-09:50

1 stop20h 05m

£572
Fastest return journey

ColomboLondon

CMB - LGW

CMBLGW

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 20/8

04:35-13:25

1 stop13h 20m

London Gatwick

Thu 10/9

14:55-09:40

1 stop14h 15m

£641

ColomboLondon

CMB - LGW

CMBLGW

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 22/5

09:10-19:45

1 stop15h 05m

London Gatwick

Fri 29/5

21:45-16:35

1 stop14h 20m

£643

ColomboLondon

CMB - LGW

CMBLGW

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 7/5

10:05-19:45

1 stop14h 10m

London Gatwick

Thu 14/5

21:45-16:35

1 stop14h 20m

£643

ColomboLondon

CMB - LGW

CMBLGW

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 27/4

22:05-12:35

1 stop19h 00m

London Gatwick

Fri 15/5

21:45-16:50

1 stop14h 35m

£644

ColomboLondon

CMB - LGW

CMBLGW

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 10/7

06:50-16:35

1 stop14h 15m

London Gatwick

Thu 10/9

10:50-05:20

1 stop14h 00m

£652

ColomboLondon

CMB - LGW

CMBLGW

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 23/5

10:05-19:45

1 stop14h 10m

London Gatwick

Sat 30/5

21:45-16:35

1 stop14h 20m

£658

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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 £411). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Gatwick Airport in April is currently the most expensive (average of £1,020). 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 10 April 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
3,559 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

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
3,559 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,559 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

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
3,727 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,559 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

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
7,871 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,559 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

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 15h 55m. Gulf Air provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £508. 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 £447, 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 £542 and £618, respectively. Qatar Airways is priced at 36% 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 £266. Gulf Air flights start at £277 while deals on Qatar Airways start at £283 one-way.

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

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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 £411). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Gatwick Airport in April is currently the most expensive (average of £1,020). 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£447Average£655FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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British AirwaysCheapest£542Average£621FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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EmiratesCheapest£618Average£699FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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