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Cheap flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Gatwick Airport from £265

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 19/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMB — LGW
27 Jul — 3 Aug1
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 27 June 2026.

Mon 6/722:00
CMB
-
LGW
2 stops28h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 21/908:05
LGW
-
CMB
2 stops25h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/6£567
Fri 24/703:10
CMB
-
LGW
1 stop19h 55m
Air Arabia
Fri 21/819:35
LGW
-
CMB
1 stop26h 15m
Air Arabia
Deal found 22/6£569
Mon 3/815:05
CMB
-
LGW
1 stop32h 00m
Air Arabia
Thu 20/810:00
LGW
-
CMB
1 stop23h 45m
Air Arabia
Deal found 25/6£570
Thu 6/805:20
CMB
-
LGW
1 stop17h 45m
Air Arabia
Fri 21/819:35
LGW
-
CMB
1 stop28h 25m
Air Arabia
Deal found 23/6£571
Sun 8/1114:45
CMB
-
LGW
1 stop30h 20m
Air Arabia
Sun 29/1116:35
LGW
-
CMB
1 stop29h 40m
Air Arabia
Deal found 26/6£573
Thu 13/805:20
CMB
-
LGW
1 stop31h 55m
Air Arabia
Thu 27/810:00
LGW
-
CMB
1 stop23h 45m
Air Arabia
Deal found 27/6£579
Mon 6/722:00
CMB
-
LGW
2 stops28h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 13/820:45
LGW
-
CMB
3 stops31h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/6£582
Mon 3/805:20
CMB
-
LGW
1 stop31h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 20/820:45
LGW
-
CMB
3 stops31h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/6£583
Wed 11/1120:50
CMB
-
LGW
1 stop14h 35m
British Airways
Wed 18/1117:30
LGW
-
CMB
Nonstop10h 00m
British Airways
Deal found 24/6£584
Fri 7/815:05
CMB
-
LGW
1 stop22h 10m
Air Arabia
Sun 16/819:35
LGW
-
CMB
1 stop28h 25m
Air Arabia
Deal found 24/6£587
Thu 23/722:00
CMB
-
LGW
2 stops28h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 30/716:30
LGW
-
CMB
2 stops31h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/6£588

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 27 June 2026.

Round-trip from

£567

One-way from

£265

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£775

Good round-trip deal

£672 or less
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  • Air Arabia
  • 6/8-16/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 43h 40m total
  • Colombo to London
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  • 19/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 45m total
  • Colombo to London
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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 27 June 2026.
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ColomboLondon

CMB - LGW

CMBLGW

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 11/11

20:50-05:55

1 stop14h 35m

London Gatwick

Wed 18/11

17:30-09:00

Nonstop10h 00m

£584

ColomboLondon

CMB - LGW

CMBLGW

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 11/7

20:20-06:40

1 stop14h 50m

London Gatwick

Sat 29/8

09:00-03:05

1 stop13h 35m

£591

ColomboLondon

CMB - LGW

CMBLGW

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 21/9

20:20-06:40

1 stop14h 50m

London Gatwick

Mon 28/9

09:00-02:05

1 stop12h 35m

£630

ColomboLondon

CMB - LGW

CMBLGW

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 5/8

04:35-06:40

1 stop30h 35m

London Gatwick

Wed 19/8

09:00-09:40

1 stop20h 10m

£712

ColomboLondon

CMB - LGW

CMBLGW

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 4/8

11:25-06:40

1 stop23h 45m

London Gatwick

Wed 19/8

09:00-09:00

1 stop19h 30m

£713

ColomboLondon

CMB - LGW

CMBLGW

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 9/7

20:20-06:40

1 stop14h 50m

London Gatwick

Mon 21/12

17:30-09:00

Nonstop10h 00m

£720

ColomboLondon

CMB - LGW

CMBLGW

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 23/7

20:20-06:40

1 stop14h 50m

London Gatwick

Thu 30/7

09:00-02:05

1 stop12h 35m

£721

ColomboLondon

CMB - LGW

CMBLGW

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 4/8

20:20-06:40

1 stop14h 50m

London Gatwick

Wed 19/8

09:00-02:05

1 stop12h 35m

£725

ColomboLondon

CMB - LGW

CMBLGW

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 10/8

20:20-06:40

1 stop14h 50m

London Gatwick

Sun 23/8

09:00-03:05

1 stop13h 35m

£729

ColomboLondon

CMB - LGW

CMBLGW

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 1/9

20:35-19:45

2 stops27h 40m

London Gatwick

Thu 24/9

14:35-08:30

1 stop13h 25m

£738

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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 27 June 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
3,603 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

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
3,603 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,603 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

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
3,736 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,603 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.4

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

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 35m. British Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £584. 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 £558, 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 £654. 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 £270. Air Arabia flights start at £270 while deals on British Airways start at £291 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 £665. On average you can expect to pay £672. The most popular route, (Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - London Gatwick), can usually be booked for £553.

  • 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£558Average£728FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest£654Average£710FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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