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Cheap flights from Glasgow to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from £717

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
GLA — CMB
19 jan. — 26 jan.1
1 adult

The best prices from Glasgow to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl are usually found in November or May, booked 84 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Glasgow to Colombo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Glasgow (GG1) 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 14 januar 2025.

Round-trip from

£717

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£866
12/6-22/7
  • 12/6-22/7
  • 6 total stops
  • 55h 45m total
  • Glasgow to Colombo
High demand for flights, 5% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in January 2025

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Cheapest flights from Glasgow to Colombo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Glasgow to Colombo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 14 januar 2025.

tor. 12/608:00GLA - CMB
3 stops25h 50mMultiple Airlines
tir. 22/708:20CMB - GLA
3 stops29h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/1£717
lør. 22/216:00GLA - CMB
2 stops19h 00mQatar Airways
ons. 12/311:15CMB - GLA
2 stops25h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 13/1£746
man. 13/1009:05GLA - CMB
2 stops20h 05mBritish Airways
søn. 26/1004:55CMB - GLA
2 stops19h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 13/1£747
tir. 4/213:25GLA - CMB
1 stop27h 00mEmirates
tir. 11/210:30CMB - GLA
2 stops30h 35mEmirates
Deal found 13/1£776
ons. 22/106:05GLA - CMB
2 stops25h 20mKLM
ons. 12/213:55CMB - GLA
2 stops32h 10mKLM
Deal found 13/1£1,020

Find flights from Glasgow to Colombo within your budget

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GlasgowColombo

GLA - CMB

GLACMB

Glasgow Intl

tor. 12/6

08:00-14:20

3 stops25h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

tir. 22/7

08:20-09:45

3 stops29h 55m

£717

GlasgowColombo

GLA - CMB

GLACMB

Glasgow Intl

lør. 22/2

16:00-16:30

2 stops19h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

ons. 12/3

11:15-07:30

2 stops25h 45m

£746

GlasgowColombo

GLA - CMB

GLACMB

Glasgow Intl

tir. 4/2

13:25-21:55

1 stop27h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

tir. 11/2

10:30-11:35

2 stops30h 35m

£776

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 13/1

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Travel insights for flights from Glasgow to Colombo

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Glasgow to Colombo. Price data was last updated on 10 January 2025.

The best time to book flights from Glasgow to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is 84 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Glasgow to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of £853). Flying from Glasgow to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,264). 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 GLA to CMB?

Find hourly flight availability from Glasgow 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 14 januar 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Glasgow to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at midday tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 19% on airfare.

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

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

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Glasgow to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flight should consider departing on Sunday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday at midday 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 14 januar 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Qatar Airways and Emirates from Glasgow to Colombo. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very Good
3,343 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

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

8.1
Very Good
3,343 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,343 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.5
Good
3,748 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,343 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

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 Glasgow to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport round-trip?

    Qatar Airways, at £746, was found to be the cheapest airline from Glasgow to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Emirates. Users have found that Qatar Airways is 16% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on Glasgow to Colombo flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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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 Glasgow to Colombo.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Glasgow 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 Glasgow to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Glasgow to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of £853). Flying from Glasgow to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,264). 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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