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Cheap flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London from £293

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 5/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMB — LON
10 Jun — 17 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to London are usually found in April or May, booked 77 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

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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 11 May 2026.

Mon 8/620:20
CMB
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LGW
1 stop15h 55m
Qatar Airways
Wed 24/609:00
LGW
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CMB
1 stop19h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/5£481
Fri 15/520:20
CMB
-
LGW
1 stop15h 30m
Qatar Airways
Mon 25/509:00
LGW
-
CMB
1 stop14h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/5£500
Tue 2/617:20
CMB
-
LGW
2 stops18h 05m
Gulf Air
Sun 7/610:40
LGW
-
CMB
2 stops18h 30m
Gulf Air
Deal found 10/5£503
Wed 10/620:20
CMB
-
LHR
1 stop16h 10m
Qatar Airways
Wed 17/615:05
LHR
-
CMB
1 stop13h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/5£508
Tue 2/604:05
CMB
-
LHR
1 stop18h 25m
Qatar Airways
Tue 30/618:55
LHR
-
CMB
1 stop18h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/5£509
Tue 2/620:20
CMB
-
LHR
1 stop16h 10m
Qatar Airways
Tue 9/615:05
LHR
-
CMB
1 stop22h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 8/5£510
Sun 21/620:20
CMB
-
LGW
1 stop14h 50m
Qatar Airways
Sun 28/609:00
LGW
-
CMB
1 stop19h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/5£511
Tue 23/620:20
CMB
-
LHR
1 stop14h 40m
Qatar Airways
Tue 30/619:25
LHR
-
CMB
1 stop17h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 9/5£514
Thu 4/604:05
CMB
-
LHR
1 stop18h 25m
Qatar Airways
Wed 17/621:55
LHR
-
CMB
1 stop14h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 9/5£515
Fri 5/604:10
CMB
-
LHR
1 stop15h 25m
Etihad Airways
Fri 12/621:45
LHR
-
CMB
1 stop12h 40m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 8/5£520
Fri 15/521:50
CMB
-
LHR
1 stop19h 25m
Etihad Airways
Mon 25/521:45
LHR
-
CMB
1 stop12h 40m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 6/5£521
Sun 7/604:10
CMB
-
LHR
1 stop13h 05m
Etihad Airways
Thu 18/621:45
LHR
-
CMB
1 stop12h 40m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 9/5£522

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 11 May 2026.

Round-trip from

£481

One-way from

£293

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Cheapest in

April

Average price

£584

Good round-trip deal

£888 or less

Good one-way deal

£545 or less
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 8/6-24/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 25m total
  • Colombo to London
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Colombo to London that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 11 May 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

ColomboLondon

CMB - LGW

CMBLGW

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 2/6

17:20-06:55

2 stops18h 05m

London Gatwick

Sun 7/6

10:40-09:40

2 stops18h 30m

£503

ColomboLondon

CMB - LHR

CMBLHR

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 5/6

17:20-06:55

2 stops18h 05m

London Heathrow

Fri 12/6

22:05-09:40

2 stops31h 05m

£530

ColomboLondon

CMB - LHR

CMBLHR

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 26/5

17:20-06:55

2 stops18h 05m

London Heathrow

Sat 30/5

22:05-09:40

2 stops31h 05m

£530
Fastest return journey

ColomboLondon

CMB - LHR

CMBLHR

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 16/9

10:00-18:45

1 stop13h 15m

London Heathrow

Wed 7/10

21:45-14:55

1 stop12h 40m

£536

ColomboLondon

CMB - LHR

CMBLHR

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 29/5

08:50-20:25

1 stop16h 05m

London Heathrow

Fri 5/6

08:25-09:50

1 stop20h 55m

£539

ColomboLondon

CMB - LHR

CMBLHR

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 31/5

20:20-18:00

1 stop26h 10m

London Heathrow

Sat 13/6

19:25-16:50

1 stop16h 55m

£541

ColomboLondon

CMB - LHR

CMBLHR

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 29/5

04:10-15:05

1 stop15h 25m

London Heathrow

Fri 5/6

21:45-03:00

1 stop24h 45m

£583

ColomboLondon

CMB - LHR

CMBLHR

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 29/5

17:20-15:20

2 stops26h 30m

London Heathrow

Fri 5/6

22:05-09:40

2 stops31h 05m

£612

ColomboLondon

CMB - LTN

CMBLTN

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 2/6

23:05-17:55

2 stops23h 20m

London Luton

Sun 7/6

06:20-08:45

2 stops21h 55m

£613

ColomboLondon

CMB - LTN

CMBLTN

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 26/5

23:05-17:55

2 stops23h 20m

London Luton

Tue 17/11

15:05-18:15

2 stops21h 40m

£627

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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?

The best time to book flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London is 83 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London (average of £250). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London in February is currently the most expensive (average of £508). 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 11 May 2026.

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.

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 11 May 2026.

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 41% 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.

Istanbul (IST) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £558.

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 17% of weekly flights between Colombo and London have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 111 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 in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

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

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.

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 16% 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 11 May 2026.
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
3,571 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

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.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,571 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,571 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

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.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,728 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,571 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

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.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,436 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,571 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

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.
SriLankan Airlines
6.8
Okay
83 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,571 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

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.
Air India
5.5
Fair
2,957 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,571 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Colombo to London. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Airlines like Gulf Air, Etihad Airways, and Qatar Airways fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London in about 13h 15m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 4h 50m. 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 £391, Etihad Airways will fly you from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London and back. In addition to Etihad Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Air India and Qatar Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from £522 and £529, respectively. Etihad Airways is 41% 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?

    £207 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 £214 and £249, 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 Stansted or Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - London Gatwick 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 £419. While the most popular route (Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - London Heathrow) can be booked for £528 on average, our data indicates £798 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?

    Emirates Palace, Yas Waterworld, and Ferrari World Abu Dhabi 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 Emirates Palace, Yas Waterworld, or Ferrari World Abu Dhabi can do so by travelling 21.1 mi, 5.0 mi, and 4.5 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.

  • 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.

  • 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London (average of £250). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London in February is currently the most expensive (average of £508). 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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