Cheap flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London from £269

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 16/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMB — LON
9 Apr — 16 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to London are usually found in October or February, booked 82 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday 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 10 March 2026.

Thu 7/519:15
CMB
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LGW
1 stop15h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 14/508:00
LGW
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CMB
2 stops18h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/3£542
Wed 18/320:50
CMB
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LHR
1 stop16h 00m
Qatar Airways
Fri 5/608:25
LHR
-
CMB
1 stop14h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/3£542
Fri 20/311:15
CMB
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LHR
1 stop16h 10m
Qatar Airways
Mon 20/408:05
LHR
-
CMB
1 stop13h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/3£543
Wed 25/303:25
CMB
-
LHR
1 stop16h 05m
Qatar Airways
Fri 10/419:25
LHR
-
CMB
1 stop16h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/3£544
Fri 20/304:15
CMB
-
LGW
1 stop13h 50m
British Airways
Mon 20/409:00
LGW
-
CMB
1 stop13h 35m
British Airways
Deal found 7/3£545
Sat 2/522:00
CMB
-
LHR
1 stop24h 40m
IndiGo
Fri 15/520:15
LHR
-
CMB
1 stop30h 00m
IndiGo
Deal found 8/3£545
Mon 13/415:05
CMB
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STN
3 stops38h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 27/914:15
STN
-
CMB
2 stops19h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/3£545
Mon 16/319:30
CMB
-
LGW
1 stop15h 55m
British Airways
Fri 18/908:10
LGW
-
CMB
1 stop14h 25m
British Airways
Deal found 8/3£547
Fri 3/417:20
CMB
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LHR
3 stops33h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 10/406:05
LHR
-
CMB
3 stops47h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/3£547
Thu 19/319:30
CMB
-
LGW
1 stop15h 55m
Qatar Airways
Wed 20/509:00
LGW
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CMB
1 stop28h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/3£548
Mon 30/310:30
CMB
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LGW
1 stop24h 40m
Qatar Airways
Wed 15/409:00
LGW
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CMB
1 stop12h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/3£548
Mon 16/319:30
CMB
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LGW
1 stop15h 55m
Qatar Airways
Fri 5/614:55
LGW
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CMB
1 stop15h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/3£550

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 10 March 2026.

Round-trip from

£542

One-way from

£269

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£707

Good round-trip deal

£801 or less

Good one-way deal

£507 or less
7/5-14/5
  • 7/5-14/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 34h 10m total
  • Colombo to London
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 16/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 15h 55m total
  • Colombo to London
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (£25 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 March 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to London (LON).
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

ColomboLondon

CMB - LGW

CMBLGW

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 21/5

20:30-15:00

1 stop23h 00m

London Gatwick

Thu 28/5

11:35-19:00

1 stop26h 55m

£551
Fastest return journey

ColomboLondon

CMB - LHR

CMBLHR

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 2/5

12:30-22:10

1 stop14h 10m

London Heathrow

Fri 15/5

08:25-01:45

1 stop12h 50m

£555

ColomboLondon

CMB - LHR

CMBLHR

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 16/6

20:30-18:40

1 stop26h 40m

London Heathrow

Tue 23/6

21:20-19:00

1 stop41h 10m

£579

ColomboLondon

CMB - LGW

CMBLGW

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 28/4

19:15-06:40

1 stop15h 55m

London Gatwick

Sat 26/9

08:10-02:05

1 stop13h 25m

£592

ColomboLondon

CMB - LGW

CMBLGW

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 26/4

12:30-06:40

1 stop22h 40m

London Gatwick

Sat 2/5

09:00-03:05

1 stop13h 35m

£603

ColomboLondon

CMB - LGW

CMBLGW

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 2/5

12:30-06:40

1 stop22h 40m

London Gatwick

Fri 2/10

08:10-02:05

1 stop13h 25m

£607

ColomboLondon

CMB - LHR

CMBLHR

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 3/7

17:20-15:20

2 stops26h 30m

London Heathrow

Thu 10/9

10:00-09:40

2 stops19h 10m

£612

ColomboLondon

CMB - LGW

CMBLGW

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 19/5

22:10-15:00

2 stops45h 20m

London Gatwick

Wed 27/5

11:35-21:10

3 stops29h 05m

£615

ColomboLondon

CMB - LHR

CMBLHR

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 24/4

12:30-08:00

1 stop24h 00m

London Heathrow

Thu 30/4

08:25-01:45

1 stop12h 50m

£617

ColomboLondon

CMB - LGW

CMBLGW

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 4/5

19:15-06:40

1 stop15h 55m

London Gatwick

Sun 17/5

14:55-11:00

1 stop15h 35m

£620

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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 6 March 2026.

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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London (average of £411). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London in August is currently the most expensive (average of £606). 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 10 March 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 10 March 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 46% 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.

Mumbai (BOM) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £566.

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 14% of weekly flights between Colombo and London have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 108 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon 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 14% 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 10 March 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.

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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.

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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.

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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.

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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.

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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.

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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

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

    Airlines like China Eastern, Qatar Airways, and British Airways fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London in about 14h 10m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 8h 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 £446, 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 £474 and £529, respectively. Qatar Airways is 35% 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?

    £210 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 £253, 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 £369. While the most popular route (Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - London Heathrow) can be booked for £515 on average, our data indicates £760 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 £17 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London (average of £411). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London in August is currently the most expensive (average of £606). 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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