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Cheap flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London from £284

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 27/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMB — LON
12 Oct — 19 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to London are usually found in November or October, booked 84 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Sunday

Cheap flight deals from Colombo to London

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Colombo (CMB) to London (LON). 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 12 September 2025.

Round-trip from

£574

One-way from

£284

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£746

Good round-trip deal

£895 or less

Good one-way deal

£490 or less
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  • 25/9-8/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 36h 05m total
  • Colombo to London
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  • 27/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 26h 10m total
  • Colombo to London
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Cheapest flights from Colombo to London
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Colombo to London. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 12 September 2025.

Thu 25/921:55CMB - LHR
2 stops23h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 8/1009:30LHR - CMB
1 stop12h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/9£574
Thu 30/1008:20CMB - LHR
1 stop17h 40mAir India
Thu 13/1120:30LHR - CMB
1 stop13h 00mAir India
Deal found 11/9£575
Thu 25/904:35CMB - LGW
1 stop13h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 8/1021:50LGW - CMB
2 stops18h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/9£576
Fri 12/903:30CMB - LGW
3 stops35h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 23/921:50LGW - CMB
2 stops18h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/9£577
Thu 11/921:55CMB - STN
2 stops25h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 15/914:40STN - CMB
2 stops25h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/9£577
Sun 19/1020:20CMB - LGW
1 stop14h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 27/1013:05LGW - CMB
2 stops26h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/9£577
Sat 25/1005:15CMB - LTN
2 stops22h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/1111:00LTN - CMB
2 stops22h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/9£577
Mon 20/1006:45CMB - LGW
1 stop14h 00mTurkish Airlines
Thu 6/1110:05LGW - CMB
1 stop14h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/9£578
Sun 26/1022:00CMB - LGW
1 stop16h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/1108:20LGW - CMB
2 stops18h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/9£579
Thu 11/1216:40CMB - LHR
1 stop27h 20mEtihad Airways
Mon 12/120:55LHR - CMB
1 stop17h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 10/9£579
Thu 11/913:55CMB - LGW
3 stops25h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 15/921:50LGW - CMB
2 stops18h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/9£580
Sat 13/1217:05CMB - LHR
1 stop23h 30mAir India
Sun 11/120:30LHR - CMB
1 stop21h 15mAir India
Deal found 10/9£580

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ColomboLondon

CMB - LTN

CMBLTN

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 25/10

05:15-22:45

2 stops22h 00m

London Luton

Sat 1/11

11:00-15:15

2 stops22h 45m

£577

ColomboLondon

CMB - LGW

CMBLGW

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 24/9

03:35-13:25

1 stop14h 20m

London Gatwick

Wed 8/10

09:00-03:05

1 stop13h 35m

£580

ColomboLondon

CMB - LGW

CMBLGW

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 25/9

04:35-13:25

1 stop13h 20m

London Gatwick

Wed 8/10

09:00-02:05

1 stop12h 35m

£582

ColomboLondon

CMB - LHR

CMBLHR

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 22/12

04:00-14:30

1 stop16h 00m

London Heathrow

Tue 6/1

20:55-02:50

1 stop24h 25m

£582

ColomboLondon

CMB - LHR

CMBLHR

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 23/9

10:05-12:45

1 stop31h 10m

London Heathrow

Mon 13/10

09:30-02:50

1 stop12h 50m

£582

ColomboLondon

CMB - LHR

CMBLHR

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 23/12

04:00-14:30

1 stop16h 00m

London Heathrow

Tue 6/1

20:55-02:50

1 stop24h 25m

£582

ColomboLondon

CMB - LHR

CMBLHR

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 15/12

16:40-18:10

1 stop31h 00m

London Heathrow

Sat 10/1

19:20-20:20

1 stop19h 30m

£584

ColomboLondon

CMB - LHR

CMBLHR

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 15/12

16:40-18:10

1 stop31h 00m

London Heathrow

Sun 11/1

19:20-20:20

1 stop19h 30m

£584

ColomboLondon

CMB - LHR

CMBLHR

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 15/12

16:40-18:10

1 stop31h 00m

London Heathrow

Thu 8/1

19:20-08:15

1 stop31h 25m

£584

ColomboLondon

CMB - LTN

CMBLTN

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 10/10

09:10-22:45

2 stops18h 05m

London Luton

Fri 17/10

13:15-16:35

2 stops22h 50m

£585

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Best time to book a flight from Colombo to London

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Colombo to London. Price data was last updated on 29 August 2025.

The best time to book flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London is 81 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London (average of £112). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London in August is currently the most expensive (average of £164). 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 LON?

Find hourly flight availability from Colombo to London. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 12 September 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 38% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Colombo to London. Price data was last updated on 13 October 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London flight should consider departing on Monday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London

Explore weekly flight availability from Colombo to London. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 12 September 2025.

The most flights from CMB to LON 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 much does it cost for a return flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London?

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

Share of one-stop return flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Doha (DOH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 44% of one-stop itineraries from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London on Cheapflights.

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

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Manama (BAH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £562.

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

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Istanbul (IST) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 14h 00m.

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

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Istanbul (IST) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 18m.

Reviews of airlines servicing London

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to London. 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 London. Reviews last updated 12 September 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Qatar Airways, andEtihad Airways from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,334 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Hemshika,Jun 2025

DXB - LGW

It was not good. As soon as we entered the plane, 2 girls in front of us bend their seats down completely and startes sleeping within the next 2 minutes. I asked one of the air hostess to ask the girls to make them sit straight because we just entered the plane and we wanted to sit properly put our seat belts etc. The air hostess replied to me in the EK 009 plane that it's her right she can bend it but when we take off, she will have to straighten her seat. She never did because the air hostess never told her. The girls left their seats bent down and I had to intervene to ask them to straighten their seats because we had to eat. The girls kept telling us to please eat fast so they can bend down. What rubbish is this. Pressure to eat for their comfort and our discomfort.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,334 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,334 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Hemshika,Jun 2025

DXB - LGW

It was not good. As soon as we entered the plane, 2 girls in front of us bend their seats down completely and startes sleeping within the next 2 minutes. I asked one of the air hostess to ask the girls to make them sit straight because we just entered the plane and we wanted to sit properly put our seat belts etc. The air hostess replied to me in the EK 009 plane that it's her right she can bend it but when we take off, she will have to straighten her seat. She never did because the air hostess never told her. The girls left their seats bent down and I had to intervene to ask them to straighten their seats because we had to eat. The girls kept telling us to please eat fast so they can bend down. What rubbish is this. Pressure to eat for their comfort and our discomfort.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,624 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,334 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Hemshika,Jun 2025

DXB - LGW

It was not good. As soon as we entered the plane, 2 girls in front of us bend their seats down completely and startes sleeping within the next 2 minutes. I asked one of the air hostess to ask the girls to make them sit straight because we just entered the plane and we wanted to sit properly put our seat belts etc. The air hostess replied to me in the EK 009 plane that it's her right she can bend it but when we take off, she will have to straighten her seat. She never did because the air hostess never told her. The girls left their seats bent down and I had to intervene to ask them to straighten their seats because we had to eat. The girls kept telling us to please eat fast so they can bend down. What rubbish is this. Pressure to eat for their comfort and our discomfort.
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,250 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,334 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Hemshika,Jun 2025

DXB - LGW

It was not good. As soon as we entered the plane, 2 girls in front of us bend their seats down completely and startes sleeping within the next 2 minutes. I asked one of the air hostess to ask the girls to make them sit straight because we just entered the plane and we wanted to sit properly put our seat belts etc. The air hostess replied to me in the EK 009 plane that it's her right she can bend it but when we take off, she will have to straighten her seat. She never did because the air hostess never told her. The girls left their seats bent down and I had to intervene to ask them to straighten their seats because we had to eat. The girls kept telling us to please eat fast so they can bend down. What rubbish is this. Pressure to eat for their comfort and our discomfort.
SriLankan Airlines
6.8
Okay
75 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,334 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Hemshika,Jun 2025

DXB - LGW

It was not good. As soon as we entered the plane, 2 girls in front of us bend their seats down completely and startes sleeping within the next 2 minutes. I asked one of the air hostess to ask the girls to make them sit straight because we just entered the plane and we wanted to sit properly put our seat belts etc. The air hostess replied to me in the EK 009 plane that it's her right she can bend it but when we take off, she will have to straighten her seat. She never did because the air hostess never told her. The girls left their seats bent down and I had to intervene to ask them to straighten their seats because we had to eat. The girls kept telling us to please eat fast so they can bend down. What rubbish is this. Pressure to eat for their comfort and our discomfort.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,361 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,334 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Hemshika,Jun 2025

DXB - LGW

It was not good. As soon as we entered the plane, 2 girls in front of us bend their seats down completely and startes sleeping within the next 2 minutes. I asked one of the air hostess to ask the girls to make them sit straight because we just entered the plane and we wanted to sit properly put our seat belts etc. The air hostess replied to me in the EK 009 plane that it's her right she can bend it but when we take off, she will have to straighten her seat. She never did because the air hostess never told her. The girls left their seats bent down and I had to intervene to ask them to straighten their seats because we had to eat. The girls kept telling us to please eat fast so they can bend down. What rubbish is this. Pressure to eat for their comfort and our discomfort.

Related info for your journey

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

    Airlines like British Airways, Qatar Airways, and Etihad Airways fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London in about 13h 20m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 40m. Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport and London are separated by a distance of 5398 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Currently priced at £430, Qatar Airways will fly you from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London and back. In addition to Qatar Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Etihad Airways and Air India - these airlines can fly you to your destination from £499 and £517, respectively. Qatar Airways is 37% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    £288 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Gulf Air. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Turkish Airlines and Qatar Airways, with prices starting from £290 and £293, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London?

    When deciding which route to take from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London consider Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - London Heathrow, Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - London Gatwick or Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - London Stansted as they are the most popular.

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £364. While the most popular route (Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - London Heathrow) can be booked for £525 on average, our data indicates £845 when flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London.

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

    Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London flights have a stopover in Doha most of the time. Abu Dhabi is the second most popular location for stopovers on flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London.

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

    Etihad Towers, Sheikh Zayed Mosque, and Emirates Park Zoo are the most popular attractions in Abu Dhabi if you're in need of something to do during your stopover. Those on a layover in Abu Dhabi interested in visiting Etihad Towers, Sheikh Zayed Mosque, or Emirates Park Zoo can do so by travelling 20.8 mi, 11.2 mi, and 7.9 mi, respectively from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl. Those landing in Abu Dhabi looking to spend some time exploring during their stopover can hire a car for about £16 per day.

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

    Of the flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London that have stopovers, the fewest flights stop in Dubai.

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

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Colombo to London 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?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London (average of £112). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London in August is currently the most expensive (average of £164). 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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