Q: 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 £568 and £792 in November. The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £521 on Etihad Airways (22 Nov–29 Nov).

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Flights via Istanbul (IST) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 48m.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Flights via Dubai (DXB) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 14h 07m.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport flights typically cost between £568 and £792 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £521 on Etihad Airways (22 Nov–29 Nov).

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Sharjah (SHJ) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £575.

Question 5

What is the most punctual flight time for Colombo to London flights?

Accepted Answer

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

Abu Dhabi (AUH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 44% of one-stop itineraries from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport on Cheapflights.

Question 7

How often are flights from Colombo to London delayed?

Accepted Answer

About 15% of weekly flights between Colombo and London have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 101 minutes.

Question 8

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 9

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Colombo to London flights?

Accepted Answer

Over the past year, SriLankan Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 15% of flights being delayed.

Question 10

How long is the flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport?

Accepted Answer

Departing from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport will take you 16h. The distance between Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport and London Heathrow Airport is about 5412 mi.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

According to our current data, Air India (£269), Etihad Airways (£407), and British Airways (£508) 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.

Question 12

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport one-way?

Accepted Answer

To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with IndiGo, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £214. Gulf Air flights start at £241 while deals on Etihad Airways start at £243 one-way.

Question 13

How far ahead should I book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport?

Accepted Answer

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 73 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Question 14

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport?

Accepted Answer

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport (average of £629). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of £824). 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.

Question 15

Weekly flight availability from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport

Accepted Answer

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).

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in London Heathrow 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 Heathrow Airport when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to London Heathrow 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).

Question 18

What are the cheapest flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport?

Accepted Answer

On average you can expect to pay £768 for a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport. The cheapest flight overall is £431 while the most popular route, (Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - London Heathrow) is currently priced at £515.

Question 19

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport?

Accepted Answer

The most popular airlines flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport are Etihad Airways, SriLankan Airlines and Qatar Airways. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

Question 20

Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 21

Where are the least popular stopover locations for Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport flights?

Accepted Answer

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport flights have a stopover in Dubai least often.

Question 22

What are some popular points of interest to see during a stopover in Abu Dhabi?

Accepted Answer

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 £20 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

Question 23

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 24

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

Accepted Answer

Yes. In addition to deals on Colombo to Heathrow flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 25

How can I find direct flights from Colombo to Heathrow?

Accepted Answer

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Colombo to Heathrow.

Question 26

Can I find deals for business class flights from Colombo to Heathrow?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 27

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Colombo to Heathrow?

Accepted Answer

Cheapflights makes it easy to find Colombo to Heathrow flights by helping our users search from 900+ travel sites for deals. We also provide you with filters for cabin, price, airline, airports, number of stops, and many more to narrow down that perfect flight.

Question 28

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Colombo to Heathrow?

Accepted Answer

Cheapflights helps you find that perfect flight to Heathrow from Colombo by searching from hundreds of airlines and agencies you know and love. We are also free to use, in case you were wondering!

Question 29

Can Cheapflights find flights from Colombo to Heathrow with no change fees?

Accepted Answer

Need flexible booking options for your flight to Heathrow from Colombo? Don’t worry, Cheapflights have you covered. Use our search filter to only show flights with no change fees.

Question 30

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Colombo to Heathrow become cheaper?

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Yes, Cheapflights offers price alerts on Colombo to Heathrow flights so you can book your travel at the perfect time. Price Alerts can be enabled by clicking the bell icon next to the flight deals above and providing your email address where you want to receive the alerts.

Round-trip from	£521
One-way from	£278
Popular in	January
Cheapest in	May
Average price	£678
Good round-trip deal	£864 or less
Good one-way deal	£456 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Air India	Cheapest£269	Average£645	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Air India flights
Etihad Airways	Cheapest£407	Average£640	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
British Airways	Cheapest£508	Average£635	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest£545	Average£673	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	Cheapest£680	Average£782	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
SriLankan Airlines	Cheapest£688	Average£947	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search SriLankan Airlines flights

Cheap flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport from £278

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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 73 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?

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

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 £568 and £792 in November.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £521 on Etihad Airways (22 Nov–29 Nov).

Weekly flight availability from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport

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 101 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 in the morning 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?

Abu Dhabi (AUH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 44% 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?

Sharjah (SHJ) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £575.

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

Flights via Dubai (DXB) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 14h 07m.

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

Flights via Istanbul (IST) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 48m.

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Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport flights typically cost between £568 and £792 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £521 on Etihad Airways (22 Nov–29 Nov).