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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from London to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from Rs212,123. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Colombo.Rs99,353 per passenger.Departing Thu, 10 Sep.One-way flight with Wizz Air UK.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air UK, departs from London Gatwick on Thu, 10 Sep, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs99,353, select.

Colombo.Rs108,360 per passenger.Departing Mon, 15 Jun.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from London Stansted on Mon, 15 Jun, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs108,360, select.

Colombo.Rs110,687 per passenger.Departing Sun, 30 Aug.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from London Stansted on Sun, 30 Aug, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs110,687, select.

Colombo.Rs113,557 per passenger.Departing Fri, 30 Oct.One-way flight with Wizz Air UK.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air UK, departs from London Gatwick on Fri, 30 Oct, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs113,557, select.

Colombo.Rs114,667 per passenger.Departing Fri, 6 Nov.One-way flight with Gulf Air.Outbound indirect flight with Gulf Air, departs from London Gatwick on Fri, 6 Nov, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs114,667, select.

Colombo.Rs116,895 per passenger.Departing Thu, 2 Jul.One-way flight with Wizz Air Malta.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departs from London Luton on Thu, 2 Jul, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs116,895, select.

Colombo.Rs117,010 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Dec.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from London Stansted on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs117,010, select.

Colombo.Rs121,540 per passenger.Departing Tue, 16 Feb.One-way flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from London Gatwick on Tue, 16 Feb, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs121,540, select.

Colombo.Rs121,719 per passenger.Departing Tue, 23 Mar.One-way flight with Wizz Air.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from London Luton on Tue, 23 Mar, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs121,719, select.

Colombo.Rs121,928 per passenger.Departing Wed, 27 Jan.One-way flight with easyJet.Outbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from London Gatwick on Wed, 27 Jan, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs121,928, select.

Colombo.Rs137,676 per passenger.Departing Mon, 24 Aug.One-way flight with SriLankan Airlines.Outbound direct flight with SriLankan Airlines departs from London Heathrow on Mon, 24 Aug, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs137,676, select.

Colombo.Rs137,676 per passenger.Departing Sun, 8 Nov.One-way flight with SriLankan Airlines.Outbound direct flight with SriLankan Airlines departs from London Heathrow on Sun, 8 Nov, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs137,676, select.

Colombo.Rs137,676 per passenger.Departing Mon, 28 Sep.One-way flight with SriLankan Airlines.Outbound direct flight with SriLankan Airlines departs from London Heathrow on Mon, 28 Sep, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs137,676, select.

Colombo.Rs137,676 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Oct.One-way flight with SriLankan Airlines.Outbound direct flight with SriLankan Airlines departs from London Heathrow on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs137,676, select.

Colombo.Rs137,698 per passenger.Departing Sun, 7 Mar.One-way flight with SriLankan Airlines.Outbound direct flight with SriLankan Airlines departs from London Heathrow on Sun, 7 Mar, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs137,698, select.

Colombo.Rs138,253 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Dec.One-way flight with SriLankan Airlines.Outbound direct flight with SriLankan Airlines departs from London Heathrow on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs138,253, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from London to Colombo Bandaranayake

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Direct flights from London to Colombo Bandaranayake

London to Colombo Bandaranayake: Alternative routes

Compare routes from London to Colombo below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Colombo Bandaranayake.

London to Colombo: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	Rs99,353
Cheapest month to fly	September
Average flight time	10 hrs, 16 mins
Most popular airline	Air Canada
Average flights per week	21

Finding cheap flights from London to Colombo Bandaranayake: Frequently asked questions

How much are return flights from London to Colombo Bandaranayake?

The best price we found for a return flight from London to Colombo Bandaranayake is Rs195,531. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

How long does it take to fly from London to Colombo Bandaranayake?

10 hours and 16 minutes is the average flight time from London to Colombo Bandaranayake.

Which airlines fly direct from London to Colombo Bandaranayake?

Air Canada, SriLankan Airlines and British Airways fly direct from London to Colombo Bandaranayake.

How many flights are there a week from London to Colombo Bandaranayake?

As of June 2026, there are 21 flights per week flying from London to Colombo Bandaranayake.

When is the cheapest time to fly from London to Colombo Bandaranayake?

The cheapest month to fly from London to Colombo Bandaranayake is usually June.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from London to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from London to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport on Tuesday, 16 June 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from London to Colombo Bandaranayake Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 10 hours and 16 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Colombo Bandaranayake?

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When is the best time to book flights to Colombo?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Colombo is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Travelling from London to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB): What you need to know

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is London's main airport. Check out your options for reserving a flight from London to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) jetting off from here.
Around 10 hours 35 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct London to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport flight.
Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport is located in Colombo. The city is in the UTC+5:30 timezone and is five hours 30 minutes ahead of London.
London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is the busiest route, with 8 direct services every week. Travel from LHR to CMB on SriLankan Airlines's 12:35pm flight.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Show up at the airport on time to board your flight from London to CMB.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.

Airports in London

London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

Take the express route from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Direct flights from London to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) are available from here.
SriLankan Airlines is a leading airline that operates direct flights from London to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport jetting out of LHR.
The majority of travellers prefer to book seats with SriLankan Airlines between LHR and CMB.
Among carriers operating on this route, SriLankan Airlines has the best record for on-time arrivals.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your trip and possibly even explore another city. When searching for cheap flights from London to CMB departing from London Heathrow Airport (LHR), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can visit along the way. Here's where you could connect through:
- Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)
- Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)
- Abu Dhabi Zayed International Airport (AUH)
Located around 24 kilometres from central London, LHR can be reached in about 45 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport is roughly 25 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your trip? Stay near London Heathrow Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from London to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels are the answer:
78% of flights that leave from London Heathrow Airport arrive at their destination on time.

London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

Break up your flight from London to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport with a stop so you can recharge or tick a new place off your list. Popular stopovers between London Gatwick Airport and CMB are:
- Istanbul Airport (IST)
- Dubai International Airport (DXB)
- Doha Hamad International Airport (DOH)
Using public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in around 1 hour 20 minutes. The airport is roughly 48 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 1 hour 5 minutes.
Flying out early in the morning? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near London Gatwick Airport the day before your London to CMB flight:
Flights from London Gatwick Airport are known for their punctuality, with 82% of them touching down within the expected time frame.

London Stansted Airport (STN)

Whether just for a couple of hours or a few days, a stopover can make your journey feel a bit less hectic. When jetting out of London Stansted Airport (STN), you can book a plane ticket from London to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) with a stop at Dubai International Airport (DXB).
The trip to STN from the centre of London is around 45 minutes by public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour 5 minutes to cover the 56 kilometres or so.
Make catching an early London to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Book a room at one of these hotels close to London Stansted Airport and get to your departure gate feeling relaxed and unhurried:
With 80% of its departing flights arriving as scheduled, STN is a reliable starting point for any journey.

About Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)

Consider booking a hotel near CMB if you have a late flight from London to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport. Settle into one of these accommodation options and call it a night faster:
Booking your vehicle around two weeks in advance of your London to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport flight can help you lock in a great deal.

Getting from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to central Colombo

Central Colombo is around 32 kilometres from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport and takes about 40 minutes to reach by car. Look into how to get from the airport to the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of around 50 minutes.

How to find the cheapest flights from London to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)

The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from London to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport is Rs99,353. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs195,531. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares can change.
To snag cheap flights from London to CMB, book your ticket 11 months ahead of your departure date.
The best month for landing cheap London to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport tickets is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then select the dates that offer the lowest fares.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a better deal on plane tickets from London to CMB.
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The best time to fly from London to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)

November is the quietest month for flights from London to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), while February is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to go to Colombo based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
When booking your London to CMB plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. March is the warmest month in Colombo, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC to 33ºC.
January has temperatures of between 22ºC and 32ºC. Look for cheap tickets from London to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.

More about Colombo

Start your Colombo trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from London to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
Mount Lavinia Beach and Sri Gangaramaya are a couple of major attractions to put on your Colombo itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Independence Square & Independence Memorial Hall.

Explore more of Sri Lanka

Trincomalee is just one of the many places in Sri Lanka waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Colombo. Around 209 kilometres away to the northeast, well-known attractions include Nilaveli Beach, Sea View Point and Koneswaram Temple.
Next? Head for Kalmunai. It's about 209 kilometres east of Colombo and is home to highlights including Jamia Jummah Masjid (Kalmunai Town Red Mosque) and Kannaki Amman Kovil.