How long is the flight from London Gatwick Airport to Sri Lanka?

Airlines like China Eastern and Turkish Airlines fly from London Gatwick Airport to Sri Lanka in about 14h. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 12h 55m. There are 5398 mi between London Gatwick Airport and Sri Lanka. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Sri Lanka one-way?

One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as £272 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Gulf Air from £279 and British Airways from £332 one-way.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Sri Lanka ranges from 60.0 - 350.0 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 350.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Sri Lanka when rainfall is around 60.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Sri Lanka, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, March is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 27.0 C).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from London Gatwick Airport to Sri Lanka?

Consider Qatar Airways, Emirates or British Airways when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from London Gatwick Airport to Sri Lanka.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LGW to LK?

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Round-trip from	£551
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Sri Lanka?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Sri Lanka (average of £467). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to Sri Lanka in July is currently the most expensive (average of £583). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Sri Lanka

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from London Gatwick Airport to Sri Lanka, such as Emirates, Qatar Airways, andTurkish Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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Namakajjo,Dec 2025

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Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well

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Namakajjo,Dec 2025

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Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well

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Namakajjo,Dec 2025

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Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well

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Namakajjo,Dec 2025

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Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well

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10.0

Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

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Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well

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10.0

Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from London Gatwick Airport to Sri Lanka?
Airlines like China Eastern and Turkish Airlines fly from London Gatwick Airport to Sri Lanka in about 14h. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 12h 55m. There are 5398 mi between London Gatwick Airport and Sri Lanka. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Sri Lanka one-way?
One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as £272 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Gulf Air from £279 and British Airways from £332 one-way.
Can I find deals for flights from Gatwick to Sri Lanka that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Gatwick to Sri Lanka flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Gatwick to Sri Lanka?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Gatwick to Sri Lanka.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Gatwick to Sri Lanka?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Gatwick to Sri Lanka 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 London Gatwick Airport to Sri Lanka?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Sri Lanka (average of £467). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to Sri Lanka in July is currently the most expensive (average of £583). 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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Etihad Airways	Cheapest£155	Average£607	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Gulf Air	Cheapest£452	Average£573	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Gulf Air flights
IndiGo	Cheapest£460	Average£770	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search IndiGo flights
China Eastern	Cheapest£473	Average£696	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%	Search China Eastern flights
British Airways	Cheapest£478	Average£683	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest£506	Average£599	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Air Arabia	Cheapest£538	Average£675	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%	Search Air Arabia flights
Turkish Airlines	Cheapest£543	Average£628	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
SriLankan Airlines	Cheapest£609	Average£760	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search SriLankan Airlines flights
Emirates	Cheapest£652	Average£872	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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