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Emirates flights from London Gatwick Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (LGW - CMB)

LGW — CMB
10 Aug — 17 Aug1
1 adult

Cheapflights users flying from London to Colombo on Emirates typically fly into Colombo Bandaranaike Intl and depart from London Gatwick. Select your dates above for pricing.

Emirates flights from Gatwick to Colombo in 2025

Find detailed information about Emirates flights from Gatwick to Colombo. Explore the options provided by Emirates to plan your journey from Gatwick to Colombo. Data last updated 5 August 2025.

One-way from

£607

Return from

£621

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price (all airlines)

£866
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  • 15/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 14h 20m total
  • London to Colombo
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  • 4/11-19/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 44h 15m total
  • London to Colombo
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Tue 2/921:45LGW - CMB
2 stops16h 15mEmirates
Tue 23/902:55CMB - LGW
1 stop14h 10mEmirates
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Travel insights for Emirates flights from Gatwick to Colombo

Get recent, data-driven insights about Emirates flights from Gatwick to Colombo including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Gatwick to Colombo. Price data was last updated on 1 August 2025.

Booking with Emirates 53 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, the most affordable month to book a Emirates flight from London Gatwick Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in September, with an average price of £627. Conversely, traveling with Emirates from London Gatwick Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in July will be the most expensive, with an average cost of £754. Various factors influence flight prices, so comparing airlines, departure airports, and times can help reduce costs.

Rainfall in Colombo by month

Plan your trip to Colombo by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport ranges from 60.0 - 350.0 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 350.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport when rainfall is around 60.0 mm.

Temperature in Colombo by month

Plan your trip to Colombo by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, March is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 27.0 C).

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