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Cheap flights from Glasgow Intl Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from £690

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
GLA — CMB
26 Jan — 2 Feb1
1 adult

The best prices from Glasgow Intl 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 Intl to Colombo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Glasgow Intl (GLA) 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 21 January 2025.

Round-trip from

£690

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£854
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 6/5-3/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 36h 55m total
  • Glasgow to Colombo
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£22 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Glasgow Intl to Colombo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Glasgow Intl to Colombo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 January 2025.

Tue 6/509:15GLA - CMB
2 stops19h 15mBritish Airways
Tue 3/603:35CMB - GLA
2 stops17h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 21/1£690
Thu 24/406:10GLA - CMB
2 stops24h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/513:30CMB - GLA
2 stops38h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/1£698
Tue 4/317:30GLA - CMB
2 stops20h 40mQatar Airways
Sun 16/303:25CMB - GLA
2 stops20h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 20/1£747
Tue 4/313:25GLA - CMB
1 stop13h 30mEmirates
Mon 17/322:05CMB - GLA
1 stop19h 00mEmirates
Deal found 20/1£770
Tue 1/406:00GLA - CMB
2 stops32h 30mChina Eastern
Tue 22/420:30CMB - GLA
2 stops31h 10mChina Eastern
Deal found 21/1£1,017

Find flights from Glasgow Intl to Colombo within your budget

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GlasgowColombo

GLA - CMB

GLACMB

Glasgow Intl

Tue 6/5

09:15-09:00

2 stops19h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 3/6

03:35-16:45

2 stops17h 40m

£690

GlasgowColombo

GLA - CMB

GLACMB

Glasgow Intl

Thu 24/4

06:10-11:10

2 stops24h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 6/5

13:30-23:00

2 stops38h 00m

£698

GlasgowColombo

GLA - CMB

GLACMB

Glasgow Intl

Tue 4/3

17:30-19:40

2 stops20h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 16/3

03:25-18:30

2 stops20h 35m

£747

GlasgowColombo

GLA - CMB

GLACMB

Glasgow Intl

Tue 4/3

13:25-08:25

1 stop13h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 17/3

10:30-11:35

2 stops30h 35m

£770

GlasgowColombo

GLA - CMB

GLACMB

Glasgow Intl

Tue 1/4

06:00-19:00

2 stops32h 30m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 22/4

20:30-23:10

2 stops31h 10m

£1,017

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Deals found on 21/1

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Travel insights for flights from Glasgow Intl to Colombo

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Glasgow Intl to Colombo. Price data was last updated on 17 January 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Glasgow Intl Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 84 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 Glasgow Intl Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Glasgow Intl Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of £853). Flying from Glasgow Intl Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,261). 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 Intl 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 21 January 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Glasgow Intl Airport 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.

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 21 January 2025.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,358 reviews
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Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,358 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,358 reviews
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Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,754 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,358 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

China Eastern
7.0
Good
134 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,358 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

British Airways
6.6
Okay
6,834 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,358 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

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 Glasgow Intl Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport round-trip?

    Flying on British Airways is currently your cheapest option to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, with prices starting at £690. Additional return tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Qatar Airways and Emirates, with the lowest prices starting at £747 and £770, respectively. British Airways is priced at 21% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Glasgow Intl to Colombo?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Glasgow Intl to Colombo.

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

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Glasgow Intl Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of £853). Flying from Glasgow Intl Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,261). 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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Top 3 airlines flying from Glasgow Intl to Colombo

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Glasgow Intl to Colombo. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 21 January 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest£690Average£763FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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EmiratesCheapest£729Average£942FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£741Average£905FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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