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£298+ Cheap flights to Colombo

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Flights to Colombo in 2025

Find the latest flights to Colombo in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 858,174 searches and data was last updated on 20 February 2025.

Return from

£583

One-way from

£298

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£743

Good round-trip deal

£660 or less

Good one-way deal

£389 or less
20/3-7/4
  • 20/3-7/4
  • 6 total stops
  • 61h 00m total
  • London to Colombo
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27/2
  • 27/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 41h 20m total
  • London to Colombo
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£19 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Explore the most affordable flight options available to Bandaranaike Intl Airport. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 20 February 2025.

Sun 23/212:35STN - CMB
2 stops33h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/304:20CMB - STN
2 stops23h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2£583
Mon 17/313:55LHR - CMB
1 stop19h 45mEtihad Airways
Thu 27/304:20CMB - LHR
1 stop19h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 19/2£583
Fri 16/513:15LTN - CMB
2 stops34h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 25/505:15CMB - LTN
2 stops22h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/2£583
Sat 1/308:10LGW - CMB
3 stops38h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/313:45CMB - LGW
3 stops34h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2£583
Wed 26/210:30LGW - CMB
1 stop27h 00mChina Eastern
Sun 17/820:30CMB - LGW
1 stop38h 40mChina Eastern
Deal found 19/2£583
Sun 23/209:30LHR - CMB
2 stops18h 35mGulf Air
Wed 12/317:00CMB - LHR
2 stops27h 15mGulf Air
Deal found 20/2£584
Sun 16/322:15LHR - CMB
2 stops16h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 31/304:05CMB - LHR
1 stop15h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/2£587
Thu 6/313:30LHR - CMB
1 stop21h 05mAir India
Fri 4/416:00CMB - LHR
1 stop22h 45mAir India
Deal found 20/2£592
Tue 25/208:35LHR - CMB
1 stop12h 50mQatar Airways
Fri 7/319:30CMB - LHR
1 stop17h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 20/2£594
Mon 5/514:55LGW - CMB
1 stop21h 25mQatar Airways
Tue 3/603:35CMB - LGW
1 stop14h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 20/2£594
Sun 23/221:00LHR - CMB
1 stop40h 30mChina Eastern
Wed 5/320:20CMB - LHR
1 stop23h 05mChina Eastern
Deal found 20/2£629
Wed 25/614:00LGW - CMB
1 stop34h 45mTurkish Airlines
Wed 16/706:45CMB - LGW
1 stop31h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 20/2£630

Find flights to Colombo within your budget

Locate flights to Colombo that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 858,174 searches and data was last updated on 20 February 2025.

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London

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Depart

Return

Price

LondonColombo

STN - CMB

STNCMB

London Stansted

Thu 20/3

07:30-03:25

3 stops38h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 7/4

17:25-11:30

3 stops22h 35m

£583

LondonColombo

LHR - CMB

LHRCMB

London Heathrow

Mon 17/3

22:15-04:50

2 stops25h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 21/3

21:40-06:45

1 stop14h 35m

£583

LondonColombo

LTN - CMB

LTNCMB

London Luton

Fri 16/5

13:15-04:25

2 stops34h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 25/5

05:15-22:45

2 stops22h 00m

£583

LondonColombo

LHR - CMB

LHRCMB

London Heathrow

Mon 3/3

13:55-20:35

1 stop25h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 17/3

04:20-14:30

1 stop15h 40m

£583

LondonColombo

LGW - CMB

LGWCMB

London Gatwick

Mon 24/3

06:35-15:00

2 stops26h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 28/3

16:00-15:40

2 stops29h 10m

£583

LondonColombo

LHR - CMB

LHRCMB

London Heathrow

Thu 13/3

09:30-09:35

2 stops18h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 27/3

17:00-14:45

2 stops27h 15m

£586

LondonColombo

LHR - CMB

LHRCMB

London Heathrow

Thu 6/3

13:30-16:05

1 stop21h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 4/4

16:00-10:15

1 stop22h 45m

£592

LondonColombo

LGW - CMB

LGWCMB

London Gatwick

Mon 5/5

14:55-16:50

1 stop21h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 3/6

03:35-13:25

1 stop14h 20m

£594

LondonColombo

LGW - CMB

LGWCMB

London Gatwick

Sun 2/3

10:30-19:00

1 stop27h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 19/3

20:20-06:30

1 stop39h 40m

£595

LondonColombo

LHR - CMB

LHRCMB

London Heathrow

Sat 14/6

17:00-16:50

1 stop19h 20m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 27/6

20:20-08:00

1 stop16h 10m

£625

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Best time to book a flight to Colombo

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Travel insights for flights to Colombo

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights to Colombo including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

When is the best time to book a flight to Colombo?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from London to Colombo. Price data was last updated on 14 February 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Colombo, you should look to book at least 63 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

How long is the flight to Colombo?

On average, a flight from London to Colombo takes 15 hours 48 minutes. Flights to Colombo from other popular cities in United Kingdom will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Colombo?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from London to Colombo. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Colombo should consider flying on Sunday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Friday evenings, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to Colombo

The most flights from London to Colombo are scheduled on a Monday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Colombo?

The most popular airlines flying from London to Colombo are SriLankan Airlines, Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways.

SriLankan Airlines

SriLankan Airlines

From £816

Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways

From £735

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways

From £347

Emirates

Emirates

From £873

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Colombo?

The cheapest airlines flying from London to Colombo are Etihad Airways, Vistara and SAUDIA.

Rainfall in Colombo by month

Plan your trip to Colombo by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Colombo ranges from 60.0 - 350.0 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 350.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Colombo when rainfall is around 60.0 mm.

Temperature in Colombo by month

Plan your trip to Colombo by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Colombo, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, March is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 27.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Colombo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Colombo. 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 Colombo. Reviews last updated 20 February 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, KLM and SWISS to Colombo. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,283 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,283 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,283 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,333 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,283 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

SWISS
7.5
Good
1,568 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,283 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,613 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,283 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,178 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,283 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

Getting around Colombo

Colombo’s streets are filled with three-wheel vehicles known as tuk-tuks, and these motorised for-hire vehicles can be a convenient way to get around the city. Tourists should opt for metered tuk-tuks rather than trying to negotiate a rate with the driver or better yet, seek out a special tourist-friendly fleet operated by the Sri Lanka Tourist Development Authority. Taxis are also available, as are public buses and a train system.

Getting to the city

Flights to Colombo land at Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), which is about 20 miles north of the city. Depending on how heavy the traffic is, the journey between Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) and Colombo can take between half an hour and one hour. A shuttle runs every 15 minutes to take passengers from the airport terminal to a nearby bus station, where public transportation connects travellers to Colombo. Taxis are also available with fixed rates.

Colombo airport overview

Sri Lanka’s only international airport, Colombo Bandaranaike Airport has undergone a lot of improvements in recent years, and now stands ready to provide visitors with a suitably pleasant and stress-free welcome to the wonderful island nation.

Flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Airport, also known as Katunayake International Airport, are provided by a number of airlines, though obviously, it is primarily a hub for Sri Lankan Airlines, who provide flights to various Indian cities as well as to major Middle Eastern, Asian and European destinations.

Sri Lanka gets only a fraction of the tourist numbers India does despite offering a wealth of culture, great beaches, and truly friendly, hospitable people. If you are currently looking for your next vacation, be sure to research flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Airport. The only caveat is that getting into downtown Colombo from the airport (32km or 20 miles) can be quite an intense experience if you choose to go the public transportation route. It is recommended, especially for first-time travellers, that you just pay for a taxi to take you where you need to go.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Colombo if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Colombo on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Colombo?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Etihad Airways is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Colombo.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Colombo?

    Colombo Bandaranaike Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Colombo. One-way flights to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl typically cost £56, while return flights cost around £58.

  • How much is a return flight to Colombo?

    A return flight to Colombo will typically cost around £233, however they can be found for as little as £73.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Colombo depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Colombo, London offers the quickest one-way flight (10 hours 20 minutes).

  • Does Colombo Bandaranaike Intl have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Colombo Bandaranaike Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl?

    Yes. Colombo Bandaranaike Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Green Star Residence is the closest property to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (0.0 mi away from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl).

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