Cheap flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow 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 13/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMB — LHR
8 Sep — 15 Sep1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to London Heathrow are usually found in May or October, booked 74 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Monday and return on a Sunday
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Cheapest flights from Colombo to Heathrow
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Colombo to Heathrow. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 9 August 2026.
Sun 13/916:20 -
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Deal found 4/8£568
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Deal found 6/8£569
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Deal found 7/8£571
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Deal found 9/8£573
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Deal found 7/8£573
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Tue 29/910:00 -
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Deal found 6/8£574
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Deal found 9/8£576
Thu 6/810:00 -
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Deal found 5/8£581
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Deal found 7/8£582
Sat 7/1116:05 -
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Mon 23/1119:20 -
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Deal found 7/8£589
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Deal found 7/8£593
Best flights from Colombo to Heathrow
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Colombo to Heathrow that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 9 August 2026.
Fri 13/1109:55 -
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Deal found 7/8£589
Fri 18/917:20 -
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Tue 29/922:05 -
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Deal found 5/8£646
Wed 9/922:00 -
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Thu 17/910:00 -
2 stops19h 10m
Deal found 8/8£666
Thu 7/102:45 -
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Deal found 8/8£741
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Deal found 7/8£596
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Deal found 7/8£596
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Deal found 5/8£657
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Deal found 4/8£694
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Deal found 8/8£637
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Deal found 7/8£711
Wed 9/904:10 -
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Thu 17/921:45 -
1 stop24h 45m
Deal found 8/8£646
Direct flights from Colombo to Heathrow
Explore direct flight options from Colombo to Heathrow based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 9 August 2026.
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Deal found 8/8£814
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Deal found 8/8£840
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Deal found 7/8£842
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Deal found 7/8£843
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Deal found 7/8£845
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Deal found 4/8£849
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Deal found 8/8£853
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Deal found 7/8£854
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Deal found 4/8£859
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Deal found 7/8£865
Last-minute flights from Colombo to Heathrow
Discover last-minute flight deals from Colombo to Heathrow. Data last updated 9 August 2026 and is based on user searches.
Fri 14/816:05 -
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Mon 31/809:30 -
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Deal found 7/8£622
Sun 16/810:00 -
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Sun 6/920:45 -
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Deal found 7/8£639
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Deal found 7/8£643
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Deal found 8/8£685
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Thu 3/920:45 -
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Deal found 8/8£708
Tue 18/821:50 -
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Fri 2/1014:45 -
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Deal found 6/8£702
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Sat 5/921:45 -
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Deal found 7/8£631
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Deal found 7/8£634
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Deal found 6/8£638
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Deal found 7/8£662
One-way flights from Colombo to Heathrow
Search for one-way flight options from Colombo to Heathrow. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 9 August 2026.
Tue 13/1021:55 -
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Deal found 5/8£259
Wed 30/904:10 -
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Deal found 8/8£261
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Deal found 8/8£262
Thu 12/1116:05 -
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Deal found 7/8£265
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Deal found 4/8£270
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Deal found 4/8£270
Mon 28/921:50 -
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Deal found 5/8£272
Tue 15/921:30 -
2 stops22h 25m
Deal found 7/8£273
Find flight deals from Colombo to Heathrow
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Colombo (CMB) to Heathrow (LHR). 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 9 August 2026.
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ColomboLondon
CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - LHR London Heathrow
CMBLHR
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Fri 13/11
09:55-14:30
1 stop34h 05m
London Heathrow
Mon 23/11
20:55-20:15
1 stop17h 50m
£589
Fastest return journey
ColomboLondon
CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - LHR London Heathrow
CMBLHR
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Wed 16/9
04:10-12:45
1 stop13h 05m
London Heathrow
Tue 3/11
08:50-02:50
1 stop12h 30m
£596
ColomboLondon
CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - LHR London Heathrow
CMBLHR
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Wed 16/9
04:10-12:45
1 stop13h 05m
London Heathrow
Fri 30/10
08:50-02:50
1 stop12h 30m
£596
ColomboLondon
CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - LHR London Heathrow
CMBLHR
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Fri 21/8
16:20-18:45
1 stop30h 55m
London Heathrow
Thu 3/9
20:45-03:00
1 stop25h 45m
£637
ColomboLondon
CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - LHR London Heathrow
CMBLHR
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Fri 18/9
17:20-15:20
2 stops26h 30m
London Heathrow
Tue 29/9
22:05-09:40
2 stops31h 05m
£646
ColomboLondon
CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - LHR London Heathrow
CMBLHR
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Wed 9/9
04:10-18:45
1 stop19h 05m
London Heathrow
Thu 17/9
21:45-03:00
1 stop24h 45m
£646
ColomboLondon
CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - LHR London Heathrow
CMBLHR
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Sat 19/9
17:20-06:55
2 stops18h 05m
London Heathrow
Sat 26/9
22:05-09:40
2 stops31h 05m
£657
ColomboLondon
CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - LHR London Heathrow
CMBLHR
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Wed 9/9
22:00-17:45
1 stop24h 15m
London Heathrow
Thu 17/9
10:00-09:40
2 stops19h 10m
£666
ColomboLondon
CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - LHR London Heathrow
CMBLHR
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Fri 9/10
17:20-15:20
2 stops26h 30m
London Heathrow
Thu 3/12
09:30-09:45
2 stops18h 45m
£694
ColomboLondon
CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - LHR London Heathrow
CMBLHR
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Tue 22/12
17:00-06:35
2 stops19h 05m
London Heathrow
Fri 1/1
09:30-10:15
2 stops19h 15m
£711
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport?
The price you pay for your flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 54 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport (average of £615). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of £810). 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.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CMB to LHR?
Find hourly flight availability from Colombo to Heathrow. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 9 August 2026.
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 Heathrow Airport as you normally would.
How much does it cost for a return flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport?
Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport flights typically cost between £691 and £958 in September.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £568 on Etihad Airways (13 Sept–13 Oct).
Weekly flight availability from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport
Explore weekly flight availability from Colombo to Heathrow. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 9 August 2026.
The most flights from CMB to LHR are scheduled on a Monday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).
How often are flights from Colombo to London delayed?
About 15% of weekly flights between Colombo and London have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 109 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Colombo to London flights?
Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Colombo to London flights?
Over the past year, SriLankan Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 15% of flights being delayed.
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport?
Share of one-stop return flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Abu Dhabi (AUH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 42% of one-stop itineraries from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport?
Average return fare for one-stop flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.
Abu Dhabi (AUH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £684.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Dubai (DXB) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 14h 10m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via New Delhi (DEL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 01m.
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Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates,Qatar Airways, andEtihad Airways from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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How long is the flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport?
Departing from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport will take you 34h 05m. The distance between Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport and London Heathrow Airport is about 5412 mi.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport round-trip?
According to our current data, Air India (£263), Etihad Airways (£396), and Qatar Airways (£533) offers the cheapest pricing from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport. You may be able to fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport for 62% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport one-way?
To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with IndiGo, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £209. Air India flights start at £217 while deals on Etihad Airways start at £239 one-way.
What are the cheapest flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport?
On average you can expect to pay £702 for a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport. The cheapest flight overall is £405 while the most popular route, (Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - London Heathrow) is currently priced at £533.
Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport?
Of the flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport that have stopovers, most of them stop in Doha. Doha is followed by Abu Dhabi in terms of the most popular stopover location on flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport.
What are some popular points of interest to see during a stopover in Abu Dhabi?
Most Abu Dhabi visitors opt to spend their time at Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Yas Waterworld, and Ferrari World Abu Dhabi. Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, Yas Waterworld and Ferrari World Abu Dhabi are located about 21.1 mi, 5.0 mi, and 4.5 mi, respectively from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl if you are interested in checking them out. Travellers can book a car hire at Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl for about £14 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.
Where are the least popular stopover locations for Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport flights?
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport flights have a stopover in Dubai least often.
Can I find deals for flights from Colombo to Heathrow that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Colombo to Heathrow flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Colombo to Heathrow?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Colombo to Heathrow.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Colombo to Heathrow?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Colombo to Heathrow 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 Heathrow Airport?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport (average of £615). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of £810). 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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