Travelling from Colombo to Stansted Airport (STN): What you need to know
Planning your holiday begins with figuring out where you'll fly out of in Colombo. Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for booking a flight from Colombo to Stansted Airport (STN) out of here.
London is five hours 30 minutes behind Colombo. Stansted Airport is located in London, which follows the UTC+0 timezone.
Your flight from Colombo to STN won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Planning to travel during a peak period like a bank holiday? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. To play it safe, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in Colombo
Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML)
Travelling from central Colombo to RML takes around 1 hour 15 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 16 kilometres in 40 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from Colombo to Stansted Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near Colombo Ratmalana Airport:
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Make the most of your holiday with a stopover on your flight from Colombo to Stansted Airport. Dubai Airport (DXB) is one of the options between Bandaranaike International Airport and STN.
You can arrive at CMB from the centre of Colombo in about 40 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes to cover the 32 kilometres or so.
Catching the earliest flight? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Bandaranaike International Airport the day before your Colombo to STN flight:
Looking at how often flights stay on schedule, Bandaranaike International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 75.71%.
About Stansted Airport (STN)
Have a late flight from Colombo to Stansted Airport? Don't let it leave you bleary-eyed. Check in to one of these hotels near STN and hit the pillow fast:
Grab a Stansted Airport rental car and discover London and beyond with your own set of wheels. Green Motion, Drivalia and Europcar are well-known companies you can book with here.
Booking your ride around four weeks in advance of your Colombo to Stansted Airport flight can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Stansted Airport (STN) to central London
Stansted Airport is around 64 kilometres from the centre of London. It takes around 1 hour or so to get to the city by car.
Travelling on public transport typically takes 1 hour 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Colombo to Stansted Airport (STN)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Colombo to Stansted Airport is Rs78,246. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs129,311. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap flights from Colombo to STN, book early. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
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The best time to fly from Colombo to Stansted Airport (STN)
August is when most people book flights from Colombo to Stansted Airport (STN). Plan your visit to London in April if you prefer a quieter experience.
Lock in a Colombo to STN flight ticket departing in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in London to range from 11ºC to 26ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Colombo to Stansted Airport in January when temperatures are between 0ºC and 9ºC.
More about London
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in London right here. Check out these hotels after you've booked your flight from Colombo to Stansted Airport:
Your visit to London wouldn't be complete without a bit of sightseeing. Attractions you won't want to miss include The British Museum, Westminster Abbey and Big Ben.
Explore more of the United Kingdom
London has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of the United Kingdom just waiting to be discovered. Around 161 kilometres north-west of London, a trip to Birmingham will fill your itinerary to the brim. Check out popular attractions like The Windsor Castle, Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery and Birmingham Hippodrome Theatre.
If there's time to check out another major destination in the United Kingdom, consider Bristol, roughly 193 kilometres west of London. Banksey, Banksy's You Don't Need Planning Permission to Build Castles in the Sky and Clifton Suspension Bridge are the start of reasons to visit.