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Cheap flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Stansted Airport from £273

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 15/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMB — STN
1 Feb — 8 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Best flights from Colombo to Stansted
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Colombo to Stansted that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 2 January 2026.

Wed 18/204:45CMB - STN
2 stops22h 25mMultiple Airlines
Fri 20/205:55STN - CMB
3 stops20h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/12£566
Thu 12/202:40CMB - STN
1 stop14h 55mEmirates
Fri 20/214:05STN - CMB
1 stop26h 20mEmirates
Deal found 30/12£591
Sun 11/114:40CMB - STN
3 stops23h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 18/107:45STN - CMB
3 stops27h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/12£589
Tue 21/410:05CMB - STN
1 stop13h 10mEmirates
Tue 2/621:05STN - CMB
2 stops16h 55mEmirates
Deal found 31/12£605
Sun 15/221:50CMB - STN
1 stop19h 45mEmirates
Sun 22/220:15STN - CMB
1 stop20h 10mEmirates
Deal found 1/1£626
Tue 13/120:15CMB - STN
2 stops21h 20mEmirates
Fri 16/120:15STN - CMB
1 stop20h 10mEmirates
Deal found 30/12£654
Fri 1/520:35CMB - STN
2 stops20h 50mEmirates
Wed 29/714:55STN - CMB
1 stop26h 45mEmirates
Deal found 1/1£689
Thu 30/422:05CMB - STN
1 stop25h 10mEmirates
Wed 29/714:55STN - CMB
1 stop26h 45mEmirates
Deal found 1/1£689
Sun 3/502:55CMB - STN
1 stop20h 20mEmirates
Wed 29/714:55STN - CMB
1 stop26h 45mEmirates
Deal found 1/1£689

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Colombo (CMB) to Stansted (STN). 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 2 January 2026.

Round-trip from

£566

One-way from

£273

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£678
18/2-20/2
  • 18/2-20/2
  • 5 total stops
  • 43h 10m total
  • Colombo to London
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15/1
  • 15/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 26h 10m total
  • Colombo to London
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£7 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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Colombo

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Stansted

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Depart

Return

Price

ColomboLondon

CMB - STN

CMBSTN

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 18/2

04:45-21:40

2 stops22h 25m

London Stansted

Fri 20/2

05:55-08:10

3 stops20h 45m

£566

ColomboLondon

CMB - STN

CMBSTN

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 11/1

14:40-08:25

3 stops23h 15m

London Stansted

Sun 18/1

07:45-16:15

3 stops27h 00m

£589

ColomboLondon

CMB - STN

CMBSTN

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 12/2

02:40-12:05

1 stop14h 55m

London Stansted

Fri 20/2

14:05-21:55

1 stop26h 20m

£591

ColomboLondon

CMB - STN

CMBSTN

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 21/4

10:05-18:45

1 stop13h 10m

London Stansted

Tue 2/6

21:05-18:30

2 stops16h 55m

£605

ColomboLondon

CMB - STN

CMBSTN

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 15/2

21:50-12:05

1 stop19h 45m

London Stansted

Sun 22/2

20:15-21:55

1 stop20h 10m

£626

ColomboLondon

CMB - STN

CMBSTN

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 13/1

20:15-12:05

2 stops21h 20m

London Stansted

Fri 16/1

20:15-21:55

1 stop20h 10m

£654

ColomboLondon

CMB - STN

CMBSTN

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 1/5

20:35-12:55

2 stops20h 50m

London Stansted

Wed 29/7

14:55-22:10

1 stop26h 45m

£689

ColomboLondon

CMB - STN

CMBSTN

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 30/4

22:05-18:45

1 stop25h 10m

London Stansted

Wed 29/7

14:55-22:10

1 stop26h 45m

£689

ColomboLondon

CMB - STN

CMBSTN

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 3/5

02:55-18:45

1 stop20h 20m

London Stansted

Wed 29/7

14:55-22:10

1 stop26h 45m

£689

ColomboLondon

CMB - STN

CMBSTN

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 15/1

14:45-11:25

2 stops26h 10m

£273

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Deals found on 30/12

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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 73 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?

Friday 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, Hi Fly have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 100% of flights being delayed.

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 2 January 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
3,449 reviews
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Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

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.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,449 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,449 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Colombo to Stansted. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 55m. Emirates provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £591. Airlines will cover a distance of 5384 mi.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Stansted Airport round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Stansted Airport is Emirates. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £605 on this airline.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Colombo to Stansted that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Colombo to Stansted flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Colombo to Stansted.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Colombo to Stansted?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Colombo to Stansted by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top airline flying from Colombo to Stansted

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EmiratesCheapest£605Average£641FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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