Cheap flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London from £255

CMB — LON
9 Dec — 16 Dec1
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 60 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Monday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Colombo to London

Enter your travel dates to find the best prices.

Cheapest flights from Colombo to London

Thu 12/1110:35 -
Nonstop11h 55m
Wed 25/1116:40 -
Nonstop10h 25m
Deal found 5/11£520
Wed 11/1105:20 -
1 stop31h 55m
Thu 19/1107:15 -
2 stops31h 30m
Deal found 7/11£520
Thu 10/1210:35 -
Nonstop11h 55m
Fri 26/216:40 -
Nonstop10h 25m
Deal found 4/11£523
Thu 10/1217:00 -
2 stops18h 50m
Fri 26/210:35 -
2 stops17h 40m
Deal found 6/11£526
Thu 10/1219:30 -
1 stop15h 55m
Fri 26/208:40 -
1 stop19h 35m
Deal found 8/11£526
Thu 24/1221:55 -
2 stops22h 10m
Wed 6/107:55 -
2 stops24h 20m
Deal found 7/11£528
Sun 8/1104:00 -
1 stop13h 35m
Mon 16/1119:20 -
1 stop19h 25m
Deal found 4/11£532
Mon 9/1119:30 -
1 stop15h 55m
Mon 16/1108:35 -
1 stop12h 40m
Deal found 4/11£533
Thu 12/1116:05 -
1 stop27h 55m
Wed 25/1119:20 -
1 stop31h 20m
Deal found 6/11£535
Thu 12/1119:30 -
1 stop15h 55m
Wed 25/1108:40 -
1 stop12h 35m
Deal found 5/11£536
Mon 23/1104:00 -
1 stop16h 00m
Sat 28/1119:20 -
1 stop19h 25m
Deal found 7/11£538
Thu 24/1202:40 -
1 stop18h 25m
Thu 18/308:45 -
1 stop14h 15m
Deal found 7/11£539

Find flight deals from Colombo to London

Round-trip from

£520

One-way from

£255

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

April

Average price

£607

Good round-trip deal

£561 or less

Good one-way deal

£420 or less
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 10/12-26/2
  • Nonstop
  • 22h 20m total
  • Colombo to London
Air Arabia
  • Air Arabia
  • 18/11-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 31h 55m total
  • Colombo to London
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price (£9 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£10 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
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).

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

ColomboLondon

CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - LHR London Heathrow

CMBLHR

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 21/12

03:25-14:00

1 stop16h 05m

London Heathrow

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:30

Nonstop0h 00m

£264

ColomboLondon

CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - LHR London Heathrow

CMBLHR

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 18/11

04:15-14:00

1 stop15h 15m

London Heathrow

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:30

Nonstop0h 00m

£267

ColomboLondon

CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - LHR London Heathrow

CMBLHR

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 23/11

10:15-21:55

1 stop17h 10m

London Heathrow

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:30

Nonstop0h 00m

£267

ColomboLondon

CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - LHR London Heathrow

CMBLHR

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 24/11

19:30-06:25

1 stop16h 25m

London Heathrow

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:30

Nonstop0h 00m

£268

ColomboLondon

CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - LGW London Gatwick

CMBLGW

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 23/11

19:30-05:55

1 stop15h 55m

London Gatwick

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:30

Nonstop0h 00m

£269

ColomboLondon

CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - LHR London Heathrow

CMBLHR

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 10/12

04:50-18:25

1 stop19h 05m

London Heathrow

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:30

Nonstop0h 00m

£276

ColomboLondon

CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - LHR London Heathrow

CMBLHR

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 17/11

17:00-14:45

2 stops27h 15m

London Heathrow

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:30

Nonstop0h 00m

£278

ColomboLondon

CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - LHR London Heathrow

CMBLHR

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 11/12

04:50-18:25

1 stop19h 05m

London Heathrow

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:30

Nonstop0h 00m

£278

ColomboLondon

CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - LGW London Gatwick

CMBLGW

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 11/12

19:30-05:55

1 stop15h 55m

London Gatwick

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:30

Nonstop0h 00m

£279

ColomboLondon

CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - LGW London Gatwick

CMBLGW

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 7/2

19:30-05:55

1 stop15h 55m

London Gatwick

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:30

Nonstop0h 00m

£279

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 9/11

Showing 1-10 of 60 resultsSorted by cheapest first
1
2
3
...
6

Best time to book a flight from Colombo to London

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to London from Colombo with our price prediction graph.
Estimated return price

Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London (average of £612). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London in January is currently the most expensive (average of £789). 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?

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

The most flights from CMB to LON are scheduled on a Saturday (5 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?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London flights typically cost between £555 and £699 in December.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £520 on British Airways (10 Dec–26 Feb).

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

Abu Dhabi (AUH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 43% 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?

Sharjah (SHJ) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £532.

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

Flights via Dubai (DXB) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 14h 08m.

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

Flights via Istanbul (IST) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 48m.

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 101 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 Friday 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.

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 73 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing London

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Qatar Airways,Etihad Airways, andSriLankan Airlines 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.

Crew

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,May 2024

BLR - DOH

I am vegetarian. Got stale food both ways. Had stomach upset while going to india on one leg of journey. Same problem on return!. Trrible food. Did not like t all. May not consider flying again with Qatar.

Crew

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,May 2024

BLR - DOH

I am vegetarian. Got stale food both ways. Had stomach upset while going to india on one leg of journey. Same problem on return!. Trrible food. Did not like t all. May not consider flying again with Qatar.

Crew

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,May 2024

BLR - DOH

I am vegetarian. Got stale food both ways. Had stomach upset while going to india on one leg of journey. Same problem on return!. Trrible food. Did not like t all. May not consider flying again with Qatar.

Crew

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,May 2024

BLR - DOH

I am vegetarian. Got stale food both ways. Had stomach upset while going to india on one leg of journey. Same problem on return!. Trrible food. Did not like t all. May not consider flying again with Qatar.

Crew

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,May 2024

BLR - DOH

I am vegetarian. Got stale food both ways. Had stomach upset while going to india on one leg of journey. Same problem on return!. Trrible food. Did not like t all. May not consider flying again with Qatar.

Crew

7.9

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,May 2024

BLR - DOH

I am vegetarian. Got stale food both ways. Had stomach upset while going to india on one leg of journey. Same problem on return!. Trrible food. Did not like t all. May not consider flying again with Qatar.

Related info for your journey

  • 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 11h 55m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 5h 15m. 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 £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 Air Arabia - these airlines can fly you to your destination from £402 and £494, respectively. Air India is 60% 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?

    £211 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Turkish Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on IndiGo and Air Arabia, with prices starting from £212 and £220, 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 £405. While the most popular route (Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - London Heathrow) can be booked for £537 on average, our data indicates £675 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?

    Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental, 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 Mandarin Oriental, 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 £24 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London (average of £612). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London in January is currently the most expensive (average of £789). 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.

See more FAQs

Travelling to a place near London?

Book flights to London if you plan to visit one of these locations
Hounslow
Luton
Milton Keynes
Wembley
Gatwick
Slough
Ilford
Hayes
Croydon
Eastbourne
Barnet
Brentford
Southend-on-Sea
Enfield
Southall
Harrow
Watford
Folkestone
Dagenham
Dover

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Alternative routes for Colombo to London

Top 8 airlines flying from Colombo to London

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air IndiaCheapest£266Average£638FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Search Air India flights
Etihad AirwaysCheapest£402Average£629FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Search Etihad Airways flights
Air ArabiaCheapest£494Average£553FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Search Air Arabia flights
British AirwaysCheapest£503Average£646FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Search British Airways flights
Qatar AirwaysCheapest£539Average£667FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Search Qatar Airways flights
EmiratesCheapest£646Average£760FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Search Emirates flights
Turkish AirlinesCheapest£668Average£670FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Search Turkish Airlines flights
SriLankan AirlinesCheapest£681Average£950FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Search SriLankan Airlines flights

Fly with Cheapflights

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

Yes, and it’s super simple to set up. Click the bell icon next to the flight deals above and provide a valid email address to enable Price Alerts. That’s it!

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.