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Cheap flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Gatwick Airport from £259

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 29/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMB — LGW
4 Jan — 11 Jan1
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 5 December 2025.

Sat 6/1209:10CMB - LGW
3 stops44h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 13/116:10LGW - CMB
2 stops22h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12£613
Sat 6/1219:30CMB - LGW
1 stop15h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 14/120:05LGW - CMB
2 stops30h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12£616
Sat 6/1220:20CMB - LGW
1 stop23h 10mChina Eastern
Wed 14/117:00LGW - CMB
1 stop20h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 3/12£628
Sun 7/1221:50CMB - LGW
1 stop14h 20mEmirates
Tue 13/120:25LGW - CMB
1 stop16h 50mEmirates
Deal found 3/12£636
Sun 7/1221:50CMB - LGW
1 stop14h 20mEmirates
Thu 15/120:25LGW - CMB
2 stops16h 30mEmirates
Deal found 2/12£638
Sat 6/1202:40CMB - LGW
1 stop33h 30mEmirates
Mon 12/120:25LGW - CMB
1 stop20h 00mEmirates
Deal found 3/12£645
Mon 8/1221:50CMB - LGW
1 stop14h 20mEmirates
Sun 11/120:25LGW - CMB
2 stops16h 30mEmirates
Deal found 2/12£648
Sun 7/1221:50CMB - LGW
1 stop14h 20mEmirates
Sun 11/120:25LGW - CMB
2 stops16h 30mEmirates
Deal found 2/12£655
Fri 5/1202:40CMB - LGW
1 stop33h 30mEmirates
Fri 16/113:35LGW - CMB
2 stops23h 20mEmirates
Deal found 3/12£657
Thu 4/1221:50CMB - LGW
1 stop14h 20mEmirates
Mon 8/1220:25LGW - CMB
1 stop20h 00mEmirates
Deal found 1/12£665
Sat 6/1217:20CMB - LGW
1 stop18h 50mEmirates
Mon 12/120:25LGW - CMB
1 stop20h 00mEmirates
Deal found 3/12£666

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 5 December 2025.

Round-trip from

£614

One-way from

£259

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

June

Average price

£631
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 2/3-17/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 45m total
  • Colombo to London
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29/4
  • 29/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 56h 10m total
  • Colombo to London
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (£62 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (£25 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
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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 5 December 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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Price

ColomboLondon

CMB - LGW

CMBLGW

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 18/12

04:45-07:25

2 stops32h 10m

London Gatwick

Sun 4/1

17:00-03:30

2 stops29h 00m

£616

ColomboLondon

CMB - LGW

CMBLGW

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 12/2

09:50-21:50

2 stops17h 30m

London Gatwick

Tue 24/2

20:15-02:50

2 stops25h 05m

£628

ColomboLondon

CMB - LGW

CMBLGW

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 28/4

22:05-07:20

1 stop13h 45m

London Gatwick

Wed 27/5

14:30-08:35

1 stop13h 35m

£643

ColomboLondon

CMB - LGW

CMBLGW

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 18/1

21:50-06:40

1 stop14h 20m

London Gatwick

Sun 25/1

20:25-16:20

1 stop14h 25m

£644

ColomboLondon

CMB - LGW

CMBLGW

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 23/1

17:20-06:40

1 stop18h 50m

London Gatwick

Tue 27/1

20:25-18:25

2 stops16h 30m

£648

ColomboLondon

CMB - LGW

CMBLGW

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 12/2

17:20-06:40

1 stop18h 50m

London Gatwick

Wed 25/2

20:25-16:20

1 stop14h 25m

£651

ColomboLondon

CMB - LGW

CMBLGW

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 12/2

17:20-06:40

1 stop18h 50m

London Gatwick

Tue 24/2

20:25-18:25

2 stops16h 30m

£651

ColomboLondon

CMB - LGW

CMBLGW

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 4/2

11:15-05:55

1 stop24h 10m

London Gatwick

Mon 23/2

06:00-08:10

2 stops20h 40m

£653

ColomboLondon

CMB - LGW

CMBLGW

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 20/1

04:30-19:45

3 stops20h 45m

£267

ColomboLondon

CMB - LGW

CMBLGW

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 17/1

21:55-11:50

3 stops43h 25m

£268

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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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Gatwick Airport (average of £399). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Gatwick Airport in April is currently the most expensive (average of £743). 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 5 December 2025.
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
3,430 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,430 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,430 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,678 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,430 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,562 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,430 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

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 13h 45m. Emirates provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £643. There are 5398 mi between Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport and London Gatwick Airport.

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

    Currently priced at £437, 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 £545 and £592, respectively. Qatar Airways is priced at 35% 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 £267. British Airways flights start at £286 while deals on Gulf Air start at £290 one-way.

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

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    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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Gatwick Airport (average of £399). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Gatwick Airport in April is currently the most expensive (average of £743). 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£437Average£636FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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