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Cheap flights from the United Kingdom to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport from £294

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 26/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — CMB
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from United Kingdom to Colombo

Keep the following information in mind while searching for United Kingdom to Colombo flight deals. Data was last updated 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

£581

One-way from

£294

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£741

Good round-trip deal

£659 or less

Good one-way deal

£388 or less
Gulf Air
  • Gulf Air
  • 3/3-27/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 57h 30m total
  • United Kingdom to Colombo
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26/2
  • 26/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 45h 25m total
  • United Kingdom to Colombo
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (£25 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£19 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from United Kingdom to Colombo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from United Kingdom to Colombo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 February 2025.

Sun 23/212:35STN - CMB
2 stops33h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/304:20CMB - STN
2 stops23h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2£581
Mon 3/321:50LHR - CMB
2 stops30h 15mGulf Air
Thu 27/317:00CMB - LHR
2 stops27h 15mGulf Air
Deal found 20/2£581
Sun 20/408:15LGW - CMB
2 stops15h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 30/413:50CMB - LGW
3 stops39h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2£581
Mon 10/316:10LTN - CMB
2 stops30h 05mMultiple Airlines
Fri 14/304:35CMB - LTN
2 stops26h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2£582
Wed 5/313:55LHR - CMB
1 stop25h 10mEtihad Airways
Sat 22/309:40CMB - LHR
1 stop34h 20mEtihad Airways
Deal found 20/2£583
Sat 15/308:00LHR - CMB
2 stops37h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 27/316:15CMB - LHR
1 stop20h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2£585
Mon 3/308:45LHR - CMB
1 stop25h 50mAir India
Wed 2/409:40CMB - LHR
1 stop30h 55mAir India
Deal found 20/2£589
Tue 25/210:30LGW - CMB
2 stops26h 00mChina Eastern
Mon 24/320:20CMB - LGW
1 stop39h 40mChina Eastern
Deal found 20/2£591
Mon 24/208:05LHR - CMB
1 stop12h 20mQatar Airways
Thu 6/319:30CMB - LHR
1 stop16h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 20/2£593
Mon 5/509:00LGW - CMB
1 stop12h 35mQatar Airways
Wed 4/620:20CMB - LGW
1 stop21h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 20/2£593
Mon 5/520:15BHX - CMB
1 stop15h 20mAir India
Sun 25/508:10CMB - BHX
1 stop14h 35mAir India
Deal found 20/2£619
Wed 4/606:30BHX - CMB
3 stops42h 25mMultiple Airlines
Fri 4/708:10CMB - BHX
2 stops34h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2£623

Find flights from United Kingdom to Colombo within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from United Kingdom 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 21 February 2025.

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United Kingdom

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Colombo

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Depart

Return

Price

LondonColombo

LHR - CMB

LHRCMB

London Heathrow

Mon 3/3

21:50-09:35

2 stops30h 15m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 27/3

17:00-14:45

2 stops27h 15m

£581

LondonColombo

LGW - CMB

LGWCMB

London Gatwick

Sun 20/4

08:15-04:25

2 stops15h 40m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 30/4

13:50-01:10

3 stops39h 50m

£581

LondonColombo

LTN - CMB

LTNCMB

London Luton

Mon 10/3

16:10-03:45

2 stops30h 05m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 14/3

04:35-01:10

2 stops26h 05m

£582

LondonColombo

LHR - CMB

LHRCMB

London Heathrow

Wed 5/3

13:55-20:35

1 stop25h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 22/3

09:40-14:30

1 stop34h 20m

£583

LondonColombo

LHR - CMB

LHRCMB

London Heathrow

Sat 15/3

08:00-03:25

2 stops37h 55m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 27/3

16:15-06:45

1 stop20h 00m

£585

LondonColombo

STN - CMB

STNCMB

London Stansted

Wed 12/3

05:55-12:50

3 stops25h 25m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 17/4

04:05-18:30

2 stops42h 55m

£585

LondonColombo

LHR - CMB

LHRCMB

London Heathrow

Mon 3/3

08:45-16:05

1 stop25h 50m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 2/4

09:40-12:05

1 stop30h 55m

£589

LondonColombo

LGW - CMB

LGWCMB

London Gatwick

Mon 5/5

09:00-02:05

1 stop12h 35m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 4/6

20:20-13:25

1 stop21h 35m

£593

LondonColombo

LGW - CMB

LGWCMB

London Gatwick

Sun 2/3

10:30-19:00

1 stop27h 00m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 15/3

20:20-14:00

1 stop23h 10m

£595

LondonColombo

LHR - CMB

LHRCMB

London Heathrow

Mon 18/8

16:00-09:40

1 stop13h 10m

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 11/9

11:25-07:30

1 stop24h 35m

£610

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Best time to book a flight from United Kingdom to Colombo

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Travel insights for flights from United Kingdom to Colombo

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

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from United Kingdom to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of £853). Flying from United Kingdom to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,276). 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 GB to CMB?

Find hourly flight availability from United Kingdom 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 February 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from United Kingdom to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from United Kingdom to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from United Kingdom to Colombo. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

The most flights from GB0 to CMB 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).

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 February 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, KLM and SWISS from United Kingdom to Colombo have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

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
3,276 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

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
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

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
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

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
3,609 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

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
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from United Kingdom to Colombo. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from United Kingdom to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport are Gulf Air (£337), Qatar Airways (£356), and Etihad Airways (£359).

  • What are the most popular routes from United Kingdom to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    While some choose either London Gatwick - Colombo Bandaranaike Intl or London Stansted - Colombo Bandaranaike Intl, London Heathrow - Colombo Bandaranaike Intl is the most popular route from United Kingdom to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.

  • What are the cheapest flights from United Kingdom to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £348. While the most popular route (London Heathrow - Colombo Bandaranaike Intl) can be booked for £527 on average our data indicates £1,454 when flying from United Kingdom to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from United Kingdom to Colombo?

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

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

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from United Kingdom to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (average of £853). Flying from United Kingdom to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,276). 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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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£275Average£825FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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VistaraCheapest£356Average£611FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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SAUDIACheapest£365Average£443FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
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SWISSCheapest£401Average£576FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Air IndiaCheapest£479Average£723FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest£485Average£1,109FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Gulf AirCheapest£548Average£685FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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China EasternCheapest£566Average£672FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest£576Average£755FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£582Average£833FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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