Cheap flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport from £289

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 29/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMB — LHR
12 Jun — 19 Jun1
1 adult
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 47 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

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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 13 May 2026.

Tue 2/620:20
CMB
-
LHR
1 stop16h 10m
Qatar Airways
Tue 9/615:05
LHR
-
CMB
1 stop22h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 8/5£513
Tue 26/508:50
CMB
-
LHR
1 stop16h 05m
Qatar Airways
Fri 29/509:30
LHR
-
CMB
1 stop14h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 12/5£514
Tue 23/620:20
CMB
-
LHR
1 stop14h 40m
Qatar Airways
Tue 30/619:25
LHR
-
CMB
1 stop17h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 9/5£517
Thu 4/604:05
CMB
-
LHR
1 stop18h 25m
Qatar Airways
Wed 17/621:55
LHR
-
CMB
1 stop14h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 9/5£518
Fri 5/604:10
CMB
-
LHR
1 stop15h 25m
Etihad Airways
Fri 12/621:45
LHR
-
CMB
1 stop12h 40m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 8/5£523
Sun 7/604:10
CMB
-
LHR
1 stop13h 05m
Etihad Airways
Thu 18/621:45
LHR
-
CMB
1 stop12h 40m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 9/5£525
Tue 2/610:00
CMB
-
LHR
1 stop13h 15m
Etihad Airways
Tue 23/621:45
LHR
-
CMB
1 stop18h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 9/5£526
Sun 14/610:00
CMB
-
LHR
1 stop13h 15m
Etihad Airways
Thu 18/621:45
LHR
-
CMB
1 stop12h 40m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 9/5£527
Mon 25/521:50
CMB
-
LHR
1 stop19h 25m
Etihad Airways
Fri 19/621:45
LHR
-
CMB
1 stop12h 40m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 8/5£529
Tue 19/510:00
CMB
-
LHR
1 stop13h 15m
Etihad Airways
Tue 26/520:45
LHR
-
CMB
1 stop19h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 9/5£530
Sun 10/521:50
CMB
-
LHR
1 stop19h 25m
Etihad Airways
Sun 5/721:45
LHR
-
CMB
1 stop18h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 8/5£531

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 13 May 2026.

Round-trip from

£513

One-way from

£289

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£608

Good round-trip deal

£893 or less

Good one-way deal

£548 or less
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 2/6-9/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 20m total
  • Colombo to London
Air India
  • Air India
  • 29/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 22h 50m total
  • Colombo to London
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (£36 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£8 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to London Heathrow.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to London Heathrow.

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

ColomboLondon

CMB - LHR

CMBLHR

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 2/6

04:05-18:00

1 stop18h 25m

London Heathrow

Tue 30/6

19:25-17:45

1 stop17h 50m

£513

ColomboLondon

CMB - LHR

CMBLHR

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 9/6

17:20-06:55

2 stops18h 05m

London Heathrow

Fri 19/6

10:00-09:40

2 stops19h 10m

£533

ColomboLondon

CMB - LHR

CMBLHR

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 5/6

17:20-06:55

2 stops18h 05m

London Heathrow

Fri 12/6

22:05-09:40

2 stops31h 05m

£533

ColomboLondon

CMB - LHR

CMBLHR

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 26/5

17:20-15:20

2 stops26h 30m

London Heathrow

Wed 3/6

10:00-09:40

2 stops19h 10m

£533

ColomboLondon

CMB - LHR

CMBLHR

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 9/6

17:20-15:20

2 stops26h 30m

London Heathrow

Tue 16/6

22:05-09:40

2 stops31h 05m

£533

ColomboLondon

CMB - LHR

CMBLHR

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 8/6

17:20-15:20

2 stops26h 30m

London Heathrow

Mon 15/6

22:05-09:40

2 stops31h 05m

£534

ColomboLondon

CMB - LHR

CMBLHR

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 8/6

17:20-15:20

2 stops26h 30m

London Heathrow

Sun 14/6

22:05-09:40

2 stops31h 05m

£543

ColomboLondon

CMB - LHR

CMBLHR

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 31/5

20:20-18:00

1 stop26h 10m

London Heathrow

Sat 13/6

19:25-16:50

1 stop16h 55m

£544

ColomboLondon

CMB - LHR

CMBLHR

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 9/6

20:20-08:00

1 stop16h 10m

London Heathrow

Thu 9/7

18:55-16:50

1 stop17h 25m

£621
Fastest return journey

ColomboLondon

CMB - LHR

CMBLHR

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 5/6

17:20-06:55

2 stops18h 05m

London Heathrow

Fri 12/6

14:45-08:35

1 stop13h 20m

£630

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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 46 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 £608). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of £822). 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 13 May 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.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Heathrow

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Heathrow. 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 Heathrow. Reviews last updated 13 May 2026.
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.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.

Related info for your journey

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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 18h 05m. The distance between Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport and London Heathrow Airport is about 5412 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    According to our current data, Etihad Airways (£393), Air India (£525), and British Airways (£530) 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 44% 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 £215 while deals on Etihad Airways start at £251 one-way.

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

    On average you can expect to pay £803 for a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport. The cheapest flight overall is £422 while the most popular route, (Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - London Heathrow) is currently priced at £514.

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  • 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 £13 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?

  • 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 £608). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of £822). 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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