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Cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from £330

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 31/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LGW — CMB
24 Dec — 31 Dec1
1 adult

The best prices from London Gatwick to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl are usually found in May or September, booked 47 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Sunday and return on a Sunday

Cheap flight deals from Gatwick to Colombo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Gatwick (LGW) to Colombo (CMB). 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 19 December 2024.

Round-trip from

£580

One-way from

£330

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£938
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 22/1-29/1
  • 3 total stops
  • 66h 50m total
  • London to Colombo
31/12
  • 31/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 45m total
  • London to Colombo
High demand for flights, 11% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 3% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in December 2024

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Cheapest flights from Gatwick to Colombo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Gatwick to Colombo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 19 December 2024.

Sat 28/1221:05LGW - CMB
3 stops42h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 22/104:35CMB - LGW
2 stops24h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/12£629
Sun 29/1210:30LGW - CMB
1 stop27h 00mChina Eastern
Mon 10/220:20CMB - LGW
1 stop39h 40mChina Eastern
Deal found 17/12£732
Tue 31/1208:40LGW - CMB
1 stop12h 45mQatar Airways
Wed 5/211:15CMB - LGW
1 stop24h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 17/12£862
Tue 31/1220:25LGW - CMB
2 stops16h 30mEmirates
Wed 5/220:15CMB - LGW
2 stops20h 55mEmirates
Deal found 17/12£867
Thu 26/1216:55LGW - CMB
2 stops40h 35mIndiGo
Fri 31/116:00CMB - LGW
2 stops29h 20mIndiGo
Deal found 18/12£959
Wed 25/1218:45LGW - CMB
1 stop32h 35mSWISS
Fri 24/110:05CMB - LGW
1 stop37h 15mSWISS
Deal found 18/12£1,070

Find flights from Gatwick to Colombo within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Gatwick to Colombo that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 19 December 2024.

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LondonColombo

LGW - CMB

LGWCMB

London Gatwick

Wed 22/1

06:35-05:35

2 stops41h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 29/1

10:15-06:05

1 stop25h 20m

£580

LondonColombo

LGW - CMB

LGWCMB

London Gatwick

Sun 23/3

05:50-15:00

2 stops27h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 28/3

16:00-21:30

2 stops35h 00m

£583

LondonColombo

LGW - CMB

LGWCMB

London Gatwick

Sun 9/2

10:30-19:00

1 stop27h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 23/2

20:20-06:30

1 stop39h 40m

£593

LondonColombo

LGW - CMB

LGWCMB

London Gatwick

Mon 24/2

09:50-16:30

1 stop25h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 12/3

10:15-06:05

1 stop25h 20m

£606

LondonColombo

LGW - CMB

LGWCMB

London Gatwick

Sun 23/2

08:45-02:55

1 stop12h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 10/3

03:25-12:35

1 stop14h 40m

£652

LondonColombo

LGW - CMB

LGWCMB

London Gatwick

Tue 31/12

19:55-06:10

2 stops28h 45m

£330

LondonColombo

LGW - CMB

LGWCMB

London Gatwick

Sun 23/2

08:45-02:55

1 stop12h 40m

£353

LondonColombo

LGW - CMB

LGWCMB

London Gatwick

Wed 29/1

06:00-15:00

2 stops27h 30m

£377

LondonColombo

LGW - CMB

LGWCMB

London Gatwick

Mon 13/1

10:30-19:00

1 stop27h 00m

£420

LondonColombo

LGW - CMB

LGWCMB

London Gatwick

Thu 30/1

06:00-05:45

1 stop18h 15m

£452

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Best time to book a flight from Gatwick to Colombo

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Travel insights for flights from Gatwick to Colombo

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Gatwick to Colombo. Price data was last updated on 13 December 2024.

The price you pay for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 47 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of £853). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,067). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LGW to CMB?

Find hourly flight availability from Gatwick to Colombo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 19 December 2024.

It’s typically best to fly out from London Gatwick Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 18% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

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

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their London Gatwick Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 Bandaranaike Intl Airport 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 Bandaranaike Intl Airport 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 Bandaranaike Intl Airport, 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 19 December 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with IndiGo, Qatar Airways and British Airways from London to Colombo by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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Very Good
3,410 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

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8.1

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8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

8.1
Very Good
3,410 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,410 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

7.5
Good
3,792 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,410 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

7.3
Good
3,901 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,410 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

7.0
Good
155 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,410 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

6.8
Okay
511 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,410 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from London Gatwick Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport round-trip?

    According to our current data, IndiGo (£583), China Eastern (£593), and Qatar Airways (£621) offers the cheapest pricing from London Gatwick Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. Users have found that IndiGo is 25% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from London Gatwick Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport are Qatar Airways (£353), IndiGo (£382), and China Eastern (£420).

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from London Gatwick Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

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

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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 Gatwick to Colombo.

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

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

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of £853). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,067). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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