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Colombo.Rs56,969 per passenger.Departing Fri, 21 Nov.One-way flight with Wizz Air.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from London Gatwick on Fri, 21 Nov, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs56,969, select.
Colombo.Rs58,866 per passenger.Departing Mon, 23 Feb.One-way flight with Wizz Air.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from London Gatwick on Mon, 23 Feb, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs58,866, select.
Colombo.Rs63,046 per passenger.Departing Mon, 19 Jan.One-way flight with Wizz Air Malta.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air Malta, departs from London Luton on Mon, 19 Jan, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs63,046, select.
Colombo.Rs67,602 per passenger.Departing Mon, 9 Mar.One-way flight with Wizz Air.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from London Gatwick on Mon, 9 Mar, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs67,602, select.
Colombo.Rs73,884 per passenger.Departing Wed, 29 Apr.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from London Stansted on Wed, 29 Apr, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs73,884, select.
Colombo.Rs74,771 per passenger.Departing Mon, 27 Oct.One-way flight with Wizz Air.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from London Luton on Mon, 27 Oct, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs74,771, select.
Colombo.Rs76,500 per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Dec.One-way flight with Wizz Air.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from London Luton on Tue, 2 Dec, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs76,500, select.
Colombo.Rs77,856 per passenger.Departing Wed, 6 May.One-way flight with Wizz Air.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from London Gatwick on Wed, 6 May, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs77,856, select.
Colombo.Rs78,235 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Jun.One-way flight with Wizz Air UK.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air UK, departs from London Gatwick on Mon, 1 Jun, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs78,235, select.
Colombo.Rs78,730 per passenger.Departing Mon, 7 Sep.One-way flight with Wizz Air.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from London Gatwick on Mon, 7 Sep, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs78,730, select.
Colombo.Rs83,676 per passenger.Departing Mon, 31 Aug.One-way flight with Wizz Air.Outbound indirect flight with Wizz Air, departs from London Gatwick on Mon, 31 Aug, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs83,676, select.
Colombo.Rs88,205 per passenger.Departing Wed, 8 Jul.One-way flight with Ryanair.Outbound indirect flight with Ryanair, departs from London Stansted on Wed, 8 Jul, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs88,205, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from London to Colombo

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like London to Colombo flights are currently cheapest in November.
Oct
from Rs74,771
Nov
from Rs56,969
Dec
from Rs76,500
Jan
from Rs63,046
Feb
from Rs58,866
Mar
from Rs67,602
Apr
from Rs73,884
May
from Rs77,856
Jun
from Rs78,235
Jul
from Rs88,205
Aug
from Rs83,676
Sep
from Rs78,730

Direct flights from London to Colombo

Alternative London to Colombo routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from London to Colombo? You could fly into the following airports instead.

London to Colombo: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundRs56,969
Cheapest month to flyNovember
Average flight time10 hrs, 29 mins
Most popular airlineAir Canada
Average flights per week31

Finding cheap flights from London to Colombo: Frequently asked questions

There are 5 airports in Colombo: Kelaniya, Colombo Ratmalana, Colombo Bandaranayake, Bentota River, and Katugastota.
The best price we found for a return flight from London to Colombo is Rs121,025. 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.
10 hours and 29 minutes is the average flight time from London to Colombo.
Air Canada and SriLankan Airlines fly direct from London to Colombo.
As of October 2025, there are 31 flights per week flying from London to Colombo.
The cheapest month to fly from London to Colombo is usually March.
If you're flying from London, the cheapest airport near Colombo is Colombo Bandaranayake – which is 27.5 km away from the centre of Colombo. We've found flights into this airport from Rs121,025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from London to Colombo on Thursday, 19 March 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 10 hours and 29 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Colombo but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
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.
In October, the average temperature is usually around 26°C. May is typically the warmest month in Colombo, when it usually averages around 29°C. You can expect the least rain in February. The coldest month is July, with temperatures averaging 25°C. The rainiest month is November.
The cheapest airline that flies to Colombo is Ryanair. And the cheapest airline that flies to Colombo Ratmalana Airport is SriLankan Airlines.

Flying from London to Colombo: what you need to know

  • When planning a flight from London to Colombo, you'll have a good selection of airports to jet out of. Check out London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW) for your departure. Other possibilities include Stansted Airport (STN), London Luton Airport (LTN) and London City Airport (LCY).

  • Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is where you'll be arriving in Colombo.

  • Around 10 hours 35 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct London to Colombo flight.

  • Colombo is five hours 30 minutes ahead of London and follows the UTC+5:30 timezone.

  • London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is the most popular route that connects these two cities. There are eight weekly flights to pick from. If you prefer starting your day later, the last flight from London to Colombo is with SriLankan Airlines at 21:30. Go for the first LHR to CMB departure operated by SriLankan Airlines at 12:35 to make the most of your first day in Colombo.

  • To ensure you don't miss your London to Colombo flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.

  • During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during high season in general.

How to find the cheapest flights from London to Colombo

  • Lock in cheap London to Colombo flights by booking one month ahead. Based on our research, that's the ideal time frame for finding the biggest deals.

  • Organise your trip for April. That's the best month for landing a great bargain on plane tickets from London to Colombo. If your travel dates are not set in stone, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.

  • Snapping up a cheap flight from London to Colombo is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as a better deal is available.

  • Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' London to Colombo flights.

Flying from London

London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

  • If you're looking for a direct flight from London to Colombo, you can leave from London Heathrow Airport (LHR). Get from LHR to Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) without any stops.

  • SriLankan Airlines is a well-known airline that offers direct London to Colombo plane tickets leaving from LHR.

  • We make it easy to find a London to Colombo flight with a stopover. To see all the options leaving from London Heathrow Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers include:

    • Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM)

    • Hamad International Airport (DOH)

    • Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH)

  • The journey from central London to LHR takes about 1 hour on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 26 kilometres in 55 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.

  • Have an early flight from London to Colombo? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels close to London Heathrow Airport:

  • Of all flights departing from London Heathrow Airport, 68.18% land on schedule at their destination.

London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

  • Visit family or friends or just take a moment to stretch your legs with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your London to Colombo flight, browse these options when departing from London Gatwick Airport:

    • Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST)

    • Dubai Airport (DXB)

    • Hamad International Airport (DOH)

  • With public transport, you can travel from central London to LGW in around 30 minutes. The terminal is roughly 40 kilometres away. Driving will take you about 1 hour 20 minutes.

  • Get a head start on your holiday with an extra night away from home. Before your flight from London to Colombo, kick back in one of these hotels close to London Gatwick Airport:

  • 69% of all departures from London Gatwick Airport arrive according to schedule.

Stansted Airport (STN)

  • You can reserve a ticket from London to Colombo leaving from Stansted Airport (STN) with a stopover. Dubai Airport (DXB) is a popular transfer point.

  • STN is roughly 48 kilometres from central London. The drive from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour. If you're planning to take public transport, you can expect a journey of around 1 hour 25 minutes.

  • Relax in bed for a little longer and still make your London to Colombo flight with time to spare. These accommodation options near Stansted Airport make getting to the terminal a breeze if you're flying out first thing:

  • Flights that depart from STN make it to their destination within the expected time frame 64.73% of the time.

Arriving in Colombo

Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML)

  • Colombo Ratmalana Airport (RML) to central Colombo takes about 40 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 13 kilometres away.

  • If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 15 minutes.

  • The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from London to Colombo. Check in to one of these accommodation options near RML instead:

Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)

  • Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is about 27 kilometres from central Colombo. After your flight from London to Colombo, it takes approximately 40 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.

  • If you travel by public transport, the ride to the centre takes 1 hour 30 minutes or so.

  • Sr Rent A Car, Green Motion and Sixt make collecting a Bandaranaike International Airport rental car simple. These suppliers are located around or in the terminal and will have you behind the wheel before you know it.

  • Get what you want, not just what's left over. Reserving your ride from CMB two weeks ahead of time often means better deals and a wider choice of vehicles.

Best time to go to Colombo

  • Plan your trip to London in high season if you prefer a lively atmosphere, but remember that prices are typically higher. Alternatively, book your flights from London to London in the low season when prices are cheaper and it's quieter.

  • Book a London to Colombo ticket departing in March if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Colombo to range from 24ºC to 33ºC.

  • January sees average temperatures of between 22ºC and 32ºC. Look for cheap flights from London to Colombo around that time if you like cooler conditions.

More about Colombo

  • Start your Colombo trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from London to Colombo, explore our selection of accommodation options including:

  • There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to know where to start. Gangaramaya Temple, Independence Square & Independence Memorial Hall and Viharamahadevi Park are popular attractions which should feature on any well-planned Colombo itinerary.

Explore more of Sri Lanka

  • Colombo is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Sri Lanka waiting to be explored. About 18 kilometres south of Colombo, a visit to Moratuwa will keep you busy. Start with leading attractions like Boat House, Angulana Beach and Dilmah Conservation One Earth Arboretum.

  • If you're ready to explore another major destination in Sri Lanka, consider Jaffna, roughly 306 kilometres north of Colombo. Jaffna Fort, Dambakola Patuna Sangamitta Temple and Jaffna Public Library are key reasons to visit.

Plan the rest of your trip from London to Colombo

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