Cheap flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London from £290

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 4/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMB — LON
29 May — 5 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to London are usually found in October or November, 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 29 April 2026.

Wed 27/520:20
CMB
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LGW
1 stop15h 15m
Qatar Airways
Tue 16/609:00
LGW
-
CMB
1 stop19h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 27/4£505
Wed 10/611:20
CMB
-
LGW
1 stop24h 55m
Qatar Airways
Wed 17/609:00
LGW
-
CMB
1 stop19h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 26/4£506
Mon 18/520:20
CMB
-
LGW
1 stop15h 30m
Qatar Airways
Mon 14/909:00
LGW
-
CMB
1 stop12h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 28/4£508
Mon 6/720:20
CMB
-
LGW
1 stop14h 50m
Qatar Airways
Fri 25/908:10
LGW
-
CMB
1 stop14h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 27/4£520
Mon 8/620:20
CMB
-
LGW
1 stop15h 55m
Qatar Airways
Sun 21/609:00
LGW
-
CMB
1 stop13h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 27/4£522
Mon 25/520:20
CMB
-
LGW
1 stop15h 30m
Qatar Airways
Mon 16/1109:00
LGW
-
CMB
1 stop12h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 28/4£528
Wed 3/611:20
CMB
-
LGW
1 stop24h 55m
Qatar Airways
Wed 2/1208:40
LGW
-
CMB
1 stop12h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 26/4£530
Tue 2/617:20
CMB
-
LGW
2 stops18h 05m
Gulf Air
Wed 10/610:40
LGW
-
CMB
2 stops18h 30m
Gulf Air
Deal found 27/4£531
Sat 13/617:20
CMB
-
LHR
2 stops18h 05m
Gulf Air
Sat 20/622:05
LHR
-
CMB
2 stops31h 05m
Gulf Air
Deal found 29/4£532
Tue 9/617:20
CMB
-
LHR
2 stops18h 05m
Gulf Air
Tue 16/622:05
LHR
-
CMB
2 stops31h 05m
Gulf Air
Deal found 25/4£533
Wed 27/517:20
CMB
-
LHR
2 stops26h 30m
Gulf Air
Tue 16/622:05
LHR
-
CMB
2 stops31h 05m
Gulf Air
Deal found 28/4£534
Fri 22/517:20
CMB
-
LHR
2 stops26h 30m
Gulf Air
Sun 7/622:05
LHR
-
CMB
2 stops31h 05m
Gulf Air
Deal found 28/4£534

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 29 April 2026.

Round-trip from

£505

One-way from

£290

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£740

Good round-trip deal

£484 or less

Good one-way deal

£455 or less
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 8/6-15/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 10m total
  • Colombo to London
4/6
  • 4/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 31h 25m total
  • Colombo to London
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (£24 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£8 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to London (LON).
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

ColomboLondon

CMB - LGW

CMBLGW

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 18/5

20:20-07:20

1 stop15h 30m

London Gatwick

Mon 14/9

09:00-02:05

1 stop12h 35m

£508

ColomboLondon

CMB - LHR

CMBLHR

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 12/5

17:20-15:20

2 stops26h 30m

London Heathrow

Tue 9/6

22:05-09:40

2 stops31h 05m

£534

ColomboLondon

CMB - LHR

CMBLHR

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 8/6

04:05-18:00

1 stop18h 25m

London Heathrow

Thu 25/6

15:05-09:00

1 stop13h 25m

£534

ColomboLondon

CMB - LHR

CMBLHR

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 1/6

03:50-14:05

1 stop14h 45m

London Heathrow

Tue 30/6

15:05-09:40

1 stop14h 05m

£534

ColomboLondon

CMB - LHR

CMBLHR

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 29/7

20:20-06:30

1 stop14h 40m

London Heathrow

Wed 30/9

08:05-02:05

1 stop13h 30m

£534

ColomboLondon

CMB - LHR

CMBLHR

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 8/6

11:20-08:00

1 stop25h 10m

London Heathrow

Mon 15/6

08:05-02:20

1 stop13h 45m

£534

ColomboLondon

CMB - LHR

CMBLHR

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 10/6

17:20-06:55

2 stops18h 05m

London Heathrow

Fri 19/6

22:05-09:40

2 stops31h 05m

£535

ColomboLondon

CMB - LGW

CMBLGW

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 24/5

20:00-07:20

1 stop15h 50m

London Gatwick

Sat 6/6

09:15-09:50

1 stop20h 05m

£535

ColomboLondon

CMB - LHR

CMBLHR

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 19/5

20:20-08:00

1 stop16h 10m

London Heathrow

Tue 26/5

15:35-09:50

1 stop13h 45m

£536

ColomboLondon

CMB - LHR

CMBLHR

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 10/6

17:20-06:55

2 stops18h 05m

London Heathrow

Wed 17/6

22:05-09:40

2 stops31h 05m

£545

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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 £252). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London in February is currently the most expensive (average of £512). 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 29 April 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 29 April 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 42% 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 £563.

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 19m.

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 29 April 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.

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

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.

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

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.

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

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.

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

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.

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

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.

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

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 Qatar Airways, Gulf Air, and Emirates fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London in about 15h 20m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 11h 10m. Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport and London are separated by a distance of 5384 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 £394, 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 Qatar Airways and Air India - these airlines can fly you to your destination from £444 and £525, respectively. Etihad Airways is 43% 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?

    £209 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 £216 and £252, 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 £378. While the most popular route (Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - London Heathrow) can be booked for £534 on average, our data indicates £816 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, 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?

  • 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 £252). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London in February is currently the most expensive (average of £512). 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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