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

LON — CMB
17 Apr — 24 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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

Emirates flights from London to Colombo in 2026

Find detailed information about Emirates flights from London to Colombo. Explore the options provided by Emirates to plan your journey from London to Colombo. Data last updated 18 March 2026.

One-way from

£587

Return from

£584

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

September

Average price (all airlines)

£722
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  • Emirates
  • 31/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 23h 50m total
  • London to Colombo
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  • Emirates
  • 11/5-7/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 29h 45m total
  • London to Colombo
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Highest demand for flights from London to Colombo; 13% potential price increase.
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Best time to find cheap flights from London to Colombo; 3% potential price drop.
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Average price for all London to Colombo flights (one-way and round-trip).
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  • Can I get a flight from London to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport on Emirates for under £750?

    Cheapflights users have found 21 Emirates flights for under £750 on the LON-CMB route. Prices on flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from London can vary based on many factors including dates. To look at price based on your preferred dates, click here.

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Cheapest Emirates flights from London to Colombo
Explore the most affordable Emirates flight options available from London to Colombo. Find the lowest fares with prices last updated on 18 March 2026.

Sun 5/414:55
STN
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CMB
1 stop13h 05m
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Mon 13/402:55
CMB
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STN
1 stop14h 30m
Emirates
Deal found 17/3£584
Thu 9/421:45
LGW
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CMB
1 stop14h 35m
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Tue 21/422:05
CMB
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LGW
1 stop13h 45m
Emirates
Deal found 15/3£589
Sun 5/414:35
LGW
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CMB
1 stop13h 25m
Emirates
Mon 13/402:55
CMB
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LGW
1 stop14h 10m
Emirates
Deal found 17/3£590

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from London to Colombo. Price data was last updated on 13 March 2026.

Booking with Emirates 58 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from London 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 to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport with Emirates?

Currently, the most affordable month to book a Emirates flight from London to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in April, with an average price of £483. Conversely, traveling with Emirates from London to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in March will be the most expensive, with an average cost of £752. 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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