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Cheap flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Stansted Airport from £291

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 15/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMB — STN
18 May — 25 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Colombo to Stansted
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Colombo to Stansted. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 18 April 2026.

Wed 20/503:10
CMB
-
STN
3 stops24h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 28/518:15
STN
-
CMB
3 stops34h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4£489
Thu 28/510:00
CMB
-
STN
2 stops18h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/614:05
STN
-
CMB
2 stops20h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/4£518
Mon 1/605:20
CMB
-
STN
3 stops47h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 24/605:55
STN
-
CMB
2 stops27h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/4£519
Thu 4/605:20
CMB
-
STN
3 stops22h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 17/605:55
STN
-
CMB
2 stops27h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4£525
Mon 18/503:10
CMB
-
STN
3 stops26h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 28/514:55
STN
-
CMB
2 stops30h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/4£528
Mon 1/615:05
CMB
-
STN
3 stops38h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 15/605:55
STN
-
CMB
2 stops27h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/4£529
Mon 1/605:20
CMB
-
STN
3 stops47h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/607:55
STN
-
CMB
2 stops25h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4£534
Tue 26/503:10
CMB
-
STN
2 stops16h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 10/608:20
STN
-
CMB
3 stops31h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4£540

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Round-trip from

£489

One-way from

£291

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£760
20/5-28/5
  • 20/5-28/5
  • 6 total stops
  • 58h 35m total
  • Colombo to London
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15/5
  • 15/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 49h 00m total
  • Colombo to London
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (£27 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£8 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Stansted Airport that are best for you.

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Cheapest return flight

ColomboLondon

CMB - STN

CMBSTN

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 18/5

02:55-12:55

1 stop14h 30m

London Stansted

Thu 28/5

21:05-16:35

1 stop15h 00m

£632

ColomboLondon

CMB - STN

CMBSTN

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 29/5

22:05-12:55

1 stop19h 20m

London Stansted

Fri 5/6

21:05-18:30

2 stops16h 55m

£632
Fastest return journey

ColomboLondon

CMB - STN

CMBSTN

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 11/6

10:05-18:45

1 stop13h 10m

London Stansted

Thu 24/9

14:55-08:30

1 stop13h 05m

£632

ColomboLondon

CMB - STN

CMBSTN

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 1/5

20:35-12:55

2 stops20h 50m

London Stansted

Thu 7/5

14:55-08:30

1 stop13h 05m

£632

ColomboLondon

CMB - STN

CMBSTN

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 26/5

02:55-12:55

1 stop14h 30m

London Stansted

Wed 10/6

21:05-16:35

1 stop15h 00m

£635

ColomboLondon

CMB - STN

CMBSTN

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 1/5

02:55-12:55

1 stop14h 30m

London Stansted

Mon 25/5

21:05-16:35

1 stop15h 00m

£640

ColomboLondon

CMB - STN

CMBSTN

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 17/9

10:05-18:45

1 stop13h 10m

London Stansted

Sun 20/9

14:55-16:35

1 stop21h 10m

£640

ColomboLondon

CMB - STN

CMBSTN

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 16/5

10:05-18:45

1 stop13h 10m

London Stansted

Mon 15/6

21:05-16:35

1 stop15h 00m

£642

ColomboLondon

CMB - STN

CMBSTN

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 8/7

10:05-18:45

1 stop13h 10m

London Stansted

Thu 10/9

14:55-16:50

1 stop21h 25m

£645
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

ColomboLondon

CMB - STN

CMBSTN

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 29/5

10:05-18:45

1 stop13h 10m

£356

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Cheapflights Insights

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

How often are flights from Colombo to London delayed?

About 100% of weekly flights between Colombo and London have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 126 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

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

Monday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Reviews of airlines servicing Stansted

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Stansted. 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 Stansted. Reviews last updated 18 April 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Stansted Airport by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,560 reviews
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Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,560 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,560 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?

Related info for your journey

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

    A quick flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Stansted Airport can take about 14h 30m. Emirates provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £632. Airlines will cover a distance of 5384 mi.

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EmiratesCheapest£602Average£665FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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