Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London flights typically cost between £808 and £551 in October. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was £550 on British Airways (27 Oct-4 Nov).

Question 1

How often are flights from Colombo to London delayed?

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About 17% of weekly flights between Colombo and London have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 113 minutes.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Sharjah (SHJ) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £555.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

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

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

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

Over the past year, SriLankan Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 16% of flights being delayed.

Question 7

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

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Tuesday 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.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

Doha (DOH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 40% of one-stop itineraries from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London on Cheapflights.

Question 9

How much does it cost for a return flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London?

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London flights typically cost between £808 and £551 in October.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was £550 on British Airways (27 Oct-4 Nov).

Question 10

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

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Airlines like Gulf Air, Etihad Airways, and Turkish Airlines fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London in about 14h 30m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 3h 35m. Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport and London are separated by a distance of 5384 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

Question 11

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

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Currently priced at £266, Air India will fly you from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London and back. In addition to Air India, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from £400 and £538, respectively. Air India is 60% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

Question 12

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

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£211 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from IndiGo. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Air India and Etihad Airways, with prices starting from £218 and £251, respectively.

Question 13

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

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The best time to book flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London is 85 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.

Question 14

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

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Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London (average of £255). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London in February is currently the most expensive (average of £517). 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.

Question 15

Weekly flight availability from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London

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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).

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in London ranges from 40.0 - 70.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 70.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit London when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to London, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

Question 18

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

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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.

Question 19

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

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Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £401. While the most popular route (Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - London Heathrow) can be booked for £584 on average, our data indicates £734 when flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London.

Question 20

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London?

Accepted Answer

SriLankan Airlines, Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways are the most popular airlines when flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London.

Question 21

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 22

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 23

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

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Yas Waterworld, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, and Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental 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 Yas Waterworld, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, or Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental can do so by travelling 5.0 mi, 4.5 mi, and 21.1 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 £13 per day.

Question 24

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CMB to LON?

Accepted Answer

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London as you normally would.

Question 25

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

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

Question 26

How can I find direct flights from Colombo to London?

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

Question 27

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

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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.

Question 28

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Colombo to London?

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Cheapflights goes through 900+ travel sites to look for the best flight deals for flights from Colombo to London. Too many options? Cheapflights also provides filters for things like airlines, price ranges, and number of stops to help you make a decision easily.

Question 29

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Colombo to London?

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It’s simple! Cheapflights, which is free to use for everyone, saves millions of users time and money every year by helping them find the cheapest and most suitable flights from Colombo to London.

Question 30

Can Cheapflights find flights from Colombo to London with no change fees?

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Users can book flights with no change fees policies with our dedicated filters. Book flights from Colombo to London flexibly with Cheapflights today.

Question 31

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Colombo to London become cheaper?

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Round-trip from	£550
One-way from	£280
Popular in	March
Cheapest in	April
Average price	£660
Good round-trip deal	£636 or less
Good one-way deal	£462 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Air India	Cheapest£266	Average£633	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Air India flights
Etihad Airways	Cheapest£400	Average£624	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest£538	Average£649	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	Cheapest£594	Average£696	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
British Airways	Cheapest£595	Average£647	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Emirates	Cheapest£609	Average£694	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
SriLankan Airlines	Cheapest£676	Average£919	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search SriLankan Airlines flights

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