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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 6/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMB — LGW
10 Sep — 17 Sep1
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 11 August 2026.

Wed 9/921:30 -
2 stops21h 15m
Wed 16/915:40 -
2 stops18h 45m
Deal found 10/8£562
Thu 1/1005:20 -
1 stop17h 45m
Mon 12/1013:50 -
2 stops34h 10m
Deal found 7/8£566
Wed 23/903:10 -
1 stop19h 55m
Thu 1/1019:35 -
1 stop26h 15m
Deal found 9/8£567
Wed 16/903:10 -
1 stop19h 55m
Tue 22/910:05 -
1 stop35h 45m
Deal found 9/8£569
Thu 1/1005:20 -
1 stop17h 45m
Wed 14/1005:20 -
2 stops18h 40m
Deal found 8/8£570
Sat 10/1015:05 -
1 stop32h 00m
Thu 3/1212:35 -
1 stop33h 40m
Deal found 6/8£571
Tue 10/1119:30 -
1 stop15h 55m
Wed 25/1117:30 -
Nonstop10h 00m
Deal found 9/8£572
Thu 1/1020:20 -
1 stop14h 50m
Wed 14/1009:00 -
1 stop13h 35m
Deal found 8/8£575
Sat 8/805:20 -
1 stop31h 55m
Fri 25/915:20 -
3 stops32h 40m
Deal found 7/8£578
Wed 12/800:55 -
2 stops34h 30m
Sat 7/1120:25 -
3 stops25h 55m
Deal found 8/8£579
Tue 18/815:05 -
1 stop22h 10m
Fri 11/915:20 -
3 stops32h 40m
Deal found 10/8£580
Mon 10/803:10 -
1 stop19h 55m
Tue 18/820:45 -
3 stops31h 30m
Deal found 9/8£581

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 11 August 2026.

Round-trip from

£562

One-way from

£259

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£702

Good one-way deal

£1,201 or less
9/9-16/9
  • 9/9-16/9
  • 4 total stops
  • 40h 00m total
  • Colombo to London
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6/11
  • 6/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 45m total
  • Colombo to London
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price (£8 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£13 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 11 August 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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Cheapest return flight

ColomboLondon

CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - LGW London Gatwick

CMBLGW

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 9/11

04:40-11:35

1 stop36h 25m

London Gatwick

Wed 25/11

16:35-03:50

1 stop29h 45m

£569

ColomboLondon

CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - LGW London Gatwick

CMBLGW

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 10/11

19:30-05:55

1 stop15h 55m

London Gatwick

Wed 25/11

17:30-09:00

Nonstop10h 00m

£572
Fastest return journey

ColomboLondon

CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - LGW London Gatwick

CMBLGW

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 20/1

20:50-05:55

1 stop14h 35m

London Gatwick

Mon 25/1

17:30-09:00

Nonstop10h 00m

£572

ColomboLondon

CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - LGW London Gatwick

CMBLGW

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 23/9

05:20-18:35

1 stop17h 45m

London Gatwick

Wed 30/9

18:10-04:30

2 stops29h 50m

£609

ColomboLondon

CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - LGW London Gatwick

CMBLGW

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 4/11

20:50-05:55

1 stop14h 35m

London Gatwick

Mon 23/11

17:30-09:00

Nonstop10h 00m

£631

ColomboLondon

CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - LGW London Gatwick

CMBLGW

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 3/11

03:25-07:45

1 stop33h 50m

London Gatwick

Mon 23/11

08:45-13:55

1 stop23h 40m

£642

ColomboLondon

CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - LGW London Gatwick

CMBLGW

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 10/11

17:00-06:30

2 stops19h 00m

London Gatwick

Wed 25/11

10:35-09:45

2 stops17h 40m

£653

ColomboLondon

CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - LGW London Gatwick

CMBLGW

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 9/11

04:35-15:35

1 stop16h 30m

London Gatwick

Tue 24/11

13:00-23:50

2 stops29h 20m

£670

ColomboLondon

CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - LGW London Gatwick

CMBLGW

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 19/9

17:20-06:55

2 stops18h 05m

London Gatwick

Wed 23/9

10:40-09:40

2 stops18h 30m

£677

ColomboLondon

CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - LGW London Gatwick

CMBLGW

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 9/9

20:35-12:35

2 stops20h 30m

London Gatwick

Wed 16/9

10:05-08:10

1 stop17h 35m

£681

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Cheapflights Insights

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

How much does it cost for a return flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Gatwick Airport?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Gatwick Airport flights typically cost between £560 and £735 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £562 on Multiple Airlines (9 Sept–16 Sept).

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 11 August 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
3,649 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.1

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
3,649 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,649 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.1

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
7.4
Good
3,739 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,649 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.1

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 15h 55m. Air Arabia provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £572. 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 £444, 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 £639. 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 £264. Air Arabia flights start at £264 while deals on British Airways start at £284 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 £1,201. On average you can expect to pay £1,288. The most popular route, (Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - London Gatwick), can usually be booked for £528.

  • 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

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Colombo to Gatwick. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 11 August 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapest£444Average£651FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest£639Average£694FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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