What’s the fastest stopover option from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Gatwick Airport?

Flights via Dubai (DXB) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 14h 09m.

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Gatwick Airport?

Dubai (DXB) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 56% of one-stop itineraries from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Gatwick Airport on Cheapflights.

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.

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.

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.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Gatwick Airport?

Flights via Dubai (DXB) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 17m.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Gatwick Airport?

Doha (DOH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £625.

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

Currently priced at £440, 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 £634. 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 Qatar Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £261. Air Arabia flights start at £262 while deals on British Airways start at £282 one-way.

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.

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).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CMB to LGW?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Gatwick Airport as you normally would.

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

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1 stop31h 15m

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17:35-06:55

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Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Gatwick Airport flights typically cost between £582 and £708 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £553 on Multiple Airlines (24 Oct–6 Nov).

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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 11h 30m. British Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £597. There are 5398 mi between Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport and London Gatwick Airport. Most flights are nonstop.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Gatwick Airport round-trip?
Currently priced at £440, 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 £634. 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 Qatar Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £261. Air Arabia flights start at £262 while deals on British Airways start at £282 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 £1,188. On average you can expect to pay £1,191. The most popular route, (Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - London Gatwick), can usually be booked for £457.
Can I find deals for flights from Colombo to Gatwick that include hotel bookings?
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How can I find direct flights from Colombo to Gatwick?
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Can I find deals for business class flights from Colombo to Gatwick?
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Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Gatwick Airport flights typically cost between £582 and £708 in October.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £553 on Multiple Airlines (24 Oct–6 Nov).

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

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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.

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Gatwick Airport?

Dubai (DXB) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 56% of one-stop itineraries from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Gatwick Airport on Cheapflights.

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Doha (DOH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £625.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Gatwick Airport?

Flights via Dubai (DXB) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 14h 09m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Gatwick Airport?

Flights via Dubai (DXB) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 17m.

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Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Gatwick Airport flights typically cost between £582 and £708 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £553 on Multiple Airlines (24 Oct–6 Nov).