Cheap flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London from £265

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 15/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMB — LON
11 Jan — 18 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to London are usually found in October or March, booked 77 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Sunday

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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 December 2025.

Thu 11/1212:50CMB - LHR
Nonstop11h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 25/120:50LHR - CMB
3 stops26h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12£612
Thu 18/1202:50CMB - STN
2 stops16h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 30/1215:50STN - CMB
2 stops28h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/12£613
Sun 21/1202:50CMB - STN
2 stops18h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 30/1215:50STN - CMB
2 stops28h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12£614
Mon 22/1216:00CMB - LHR
1 stop24h 35mAir India
Tue 30/1213:30LHR - CMB
1 stop13h 40mAir India
Deal found 11/12£614
Sun 21/1203:25CMB - LHR
1 stop15h 25mBritish Airways
Wed 31/1213:50LHR - CMB
1 stop21h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 11/12£615
Thu 25/1204:45CMB - LTN
2 stops25h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 16/608:20LTN - CMB
2 stops15h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12£615
Mon 22/1219:30CMB - LGW
1 stop15h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/116:50LGW - CMB
2 stops29h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/12£616
Sun 21/1202:50CMB - STN
2 stops18h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/115:50STN - CMB
2 stops28h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/12£616
Thu 25/1220:20CMB - LGW
1 stop23h 10mChina Eastern
Thu 22/117:00LGW - CMB
1 stop20h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 11/12£618
Fri 12/1204:15CMB - LHR
1 stop15h 15mQatar Airways
Sat 10/108:35LHR - CMB
1 stop12h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 10/12£618
Fri 19/1216:00CMB - LHR
1 stop24h 35mAir India
Tue 30/1213:30LHR - CMB
1 stop13h 40mAir India
Deal found 12/12£619
Wed 24/1220:50CMB - LGW
1 stop14h 35mBritish Airways
Tue 16/608:10LGW - CMB
1 stop13h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 11/12£624

Find 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 December 2025.

Round-trip from

£609

One-way from

£265

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£663

Good round-trip deal

£658 or less

Good one-way deal

£338 or less
Air India
  • Air India
  • 24/1-31/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 45m total
  • Colombo to London
Air Arabia
  • Air Arabia
  • 15/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 32h 00m total
  • Colombo to London
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price (£6 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£7 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to London (LON).
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to London (LON).

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ColomboLondon

CMB - STN

CMBSTN

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 21/12

02:50-15:55

2 stops18h 35m

London Stansted

Tue 30/12

15:50-02:00

2 stops28h 40m

£614

ColomboLondon

CMB - LHR

CMBLHR

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 21/12

03:25-13:20

1 stop15h 25m

London Heathrow

Wed 31/12

13:50-16:30

1 stop21h 10m

£615

ColomboLondon

CMB - LTN

CMBLTN

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 25/12

04:45-01:05

2 stops25h 50m

London Luton

Tue 16/6

08:20-04:25

2 stops15h 35m

£615

ColomboLondon

CMB - LHR

CMBLHR

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 27/1

03:00-19:30

2 stops22h 00m

London Heathrow

Wed 28/1

22:15-20:20

2 stops16h 35m

£618

ColomboLondon

CMB - LHR

CMBLHR

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 25/12

22:15-17:45

1 stop25h 00m

London Heathrow

Sun 4/1

21:30-08:10

1 stop29h 10m

£618

ColomboLondon

CMB - LGW

CMBLGW

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 24/12

20:50-05:55

1 stop14h 35m

London Gatwick

Tue 16/6

08:10-02:15

1 stop13h 35m

£624

ColomboLondon

CMB - STN

CMBSTN

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 2/3

20:15-12:05

2 stops21h 20m

London Stansted

Mon 16/3

20:15-21:55

1 stop20h 10m

£624

ColomboLondon

CMB - STN

CMBSTN

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 25/12

09:55-17:55

1 stop13h 30m

London Stansted

Thu 22/1

20:15-21:55

1 stop20h 10m

£624

ColomboLondon

CMB - STN

CMBSTN

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 25/12

21:55-14:40

3 stops22h 15m

London Stansted

Sun 4/1

10:45-13:40

3 stops21h 25m

£628

ColomboLondon

CMB - LGW

CMBLGW

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 2/3

09:55-20:50

1 stop16h 25m

London Gatwick

Mon 16/3

20:25-18:25

2 stops16h 30m

£630

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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 5 December 2025.

The best time to book flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London is 75 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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London (average of £453). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London in August is currently the most expensive (average of £604). 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 December 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 at midday tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 21% 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 16 December 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. Friday at midday 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 December 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).

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 47% 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 £568.

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.

How often are flights from Colombo to London delayed?

About 15% of weekly flights between Colombo and London have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 130 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Colombo to London flights?

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Monday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Colombo to London flights?

Over the past year, SriLankan Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 15% of flights being delayed.

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 December 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.

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

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, IndiGo, and Emirates fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London in about 15h 25m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 9h 35m. Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport and London are separated by a distance of 5412 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 £480, 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 £481 and £530, respectively. Qatar Airways is 30% 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?

    £218 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Air India. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways, with prices starting from £254 and £257, respectively.

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

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £333. While the most popular route (Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - London Heathrow) can be booked for £519 on average, our data indicates £578 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?

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

    Etihad Towers, Emirates Palace, 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, Emirates Palace, or Emirates Park Zoo can do so by travelling 20.8 mi, 21.1 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 £21 per day.

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

  • Can I find deals for flights from Colombo to London that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Colombo to London?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Colombo to London.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Colombo to London?

    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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London (average of £453). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London in August is currently the most expensive (average of £604). 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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