Cheap flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport from £281

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 23/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMB — LHR
14 Jul — 21 Jul1
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 73 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

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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 14 June 2026.

Wed 5/800:40
CMB
-
LHR
1 stop15h 55m
Air India
Wed 19/812:30
LHR
-
CMB
1 stop30h 10m
Air India
Deal found 11/6£592
Fri 10/723:40
CMB
-
LHR
1 stop24h 20m
Air India
Fri 21/821:05
LHR
-
CMB
1 stop28h 05m
Air India
Deal found 10/6£596
Mon 15/623:40
CMB
-
LHR
1 stop24h 20m
Air India
Mon 17/812:30
LHR
-
CMB
1 stop30h 10m
Air India
Deal found 12/6£597
Mon 27/723:40
CMB
-
LHR
1 stop15h 05m
Air India
Thu 8/1013:50
LHR
-
CMB
1 stop28h 50m
Air India
Deal found 12/6£598
Wed 30/900:40
CMB
-
LHR
1 stop22h 50m
Air India
Mon 12/1012:30
LHR
-
CMB
1 stop30h 10m
Air India
Deal found 9/6£599
Fri 26/614:10
CMB
-
LHR
1 stop33h 20m
Air India
Wed 30/912:30
LHR
-
CMB
1 stop22h 00m
Air India
Deal found 9/6£599
Fri 19/623:40
CMB
-
LHR
1 stop24h 20m
Air India
Thu 15/1009:45
LHR
-
CMB
1 stop32h 05m
Air India
Deal found 12/6£601
Wed 22/723:40
CMB
-
LHR
1 stop16h 20m
Air India
Mon 12/1009:45
LHR
-
CMB
1 stop25h 50m
Air India
Deal found 10/6£602
Wed 1/723:40
CMB
-
LHR
1 stop24h 20m
Air India
Mon 16/1108:45
LHR
-
CMB
1 stop17h 05m
Air India
Deal found 11/6£605
Wed 17/623:40
CMB
-
LHR
1 stop16h 20m
Air India
Mon 17/820:35
LHR
-
CMB
1 stop21h 15m
Air India
Deal found 12/6£607
Sat 11/704:10
CMB
-
LHR
1 stop13h 05m
Etihad Airways
Sat 29/821:45
LHR
-
CMB
1 stop18h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 10/6£608
Tue 16/604:10
CMB
-
LHR
1 stop15h 25m
Etihad Airways
Sat 20/621:45
LHR
-
CMB
1 stop24h 45m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 11/6£608

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 14 June 2026.

Round-trip from

£582

One-way from

£281

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£704

Good round-trip deal

£825 or less

Good one-way deal

£461 or less
Gulf Air
  • Gulf Air
  • 29/6-29/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 42h 20m total
  • Colombo to London
Air India
  • Air India
  • 23/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 22h 45m total
  • Colombo to London
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (£34 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 June 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to London Heathrow.
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

ColomboLondon

CMB - LHR

CMBLHR

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 29/6

17:20-06:55

2 stops18h 05m

London Heathrow

Tue 29/9

22:05-09:40

2 stops31h 05m

£585

ColomboLondon

CMB - LHR

CMBLHR

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 1/7

21:50-12:45

1 stop19h 25m

London Heathrow

Thu 9/7

14:45-08:35

1 stop13h 20m

£624

ColomboLondon

CMB - LHR

CMBLHR

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 13/7

16:20-12:45

1 stop24h 55m

London Heathrow

Mon 17/8

14:45-08:35

1 stop13h 20m

£624

ColomboLondon

CMB - LHR

CMBLHR

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 5/8

23:40-11:30

1 stop16h 20m

London Heathrow

Wed 19/8

21:05-23:10

1 stop21h 35m

£635

ColomboLondon

CMB - LHR

CMBLHR

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 30/6

10:00-15:05

1 stop33h 35m

London Heathrow

Sat 11/7

21:45-03:00

1 stop24h 45m

£638
Fastest return journey

ColomboLondon

CMB - LHR

CMBLHR

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 6/7

04:10-12:45

1 stop13h 05m

London Heathrow

Mon 13/7

21:45-14:55

1 stop12h 40m

£638

ColomboLondon

CMB - LHR

CMBLHR

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 4/8

13:35-07:30

2 stops22h 25m

London Heathrow

Wed 19/8

21:05-05:40

1 stop28h 05m

£693

ColomboLondon

CMB - LHR

CMBLHR

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 23/10

20:35-14:25

2 stops22h 20m

London Heathrow

Mon 26/10

22:00-15:55

1 stop12h 25m

£700

ColomboLondon

CMB - LHR

CMBLHR

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 10/8

20:35-16:10

2 stops24h 05m

London Heathrow

Fri 21/8

19:50-18:30

2 stops18h 10m

£715

ColomboLondon

CMB - LHR

CMBLHR

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 30/6

10:05-07:05

1 stop25h 30m

London Heathrow

Tue 1/12

20:20-18:25

2 stops16h 35m

£725

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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 72 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 £626). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of £819). 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?

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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 14 June 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

8.4

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

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

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

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

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

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

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

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

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

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

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.4

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

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

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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 16h 20m. 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, Air India (£265), Etihad Airways (£399), and Qatar Airways (£534) 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 £211. Air India flights start at £217 while deals on Etihad Airways start at £250 one-way.

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

    On average you can expect to pay £733 for a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport. The cheapest flight overall is £400 while the most popular route, (Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - London Heathrow) is currently priced at £596.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying 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 Yas Waterworld, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, and Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental. Yas Waterworld, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi and Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental are located about 5.0 mi, 4.5 mi, and 21.1 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?

  • 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 £626). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of £819). 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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