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Cheap flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Gatwick Airport from £285

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 11/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMB — LGW
22 Jan — 29 Jan1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Colombo to Gatwick

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Colombo (CMB) to Gatwick (LGW). 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 17 January 2025.

Round-trip from

£583

One-way from

£285

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£663
14/2-22/2
  • 14/2-22/2
  • 5 total stops
  • 49h 25m total
  • Colombo to London
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11/2
  • 11/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 22h 25m total
  • Colombo to London
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Cheapest flights from Colombo to Gatwick
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Colombo to Gatwick. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 January 2025.

Sun 26/104:20CMB - LGW
3 stops32h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 31/116:35LGW - CMB
3 stops29h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/1£577
Wed 30/406:45CMB - LGW
1 stop14h 00mTurkish Airlines
Mon 5/517:15LGW - CMB
1 stop31h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 17/1£606
Thu 17/704:55CMB - LGW
1 stop13h 00mQatar Airways
Wed 3/909:00LGW - CMB
1 stop13h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 17/1£610
Tue 18/320:20CMB - LGW
1 stop39h 40mChina Eastern
Wed 10/911:35LGW - CMB
1 stop26h 55mChina Eastern
Deal found 16/1£646
Mon 3/222:05CMB - LGW
1 stop19h 05mEmirates
Mon 24/220:25LGW - CMB
1 stop14h 05mEmirates
Deal found 17/1£650
Thu 13/216:00CMB - LGW
2 stops35h 00mIndiGo
Thu 20/210:20LGW - CMB
2 stops23h 10mIndiGo
Deal found 16/1£685
Sat 10/503:35CMB - LGW
1 stop14h 20mBritish Airways
Fri 16/509:00LGW - CMB
1 stop12h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 16/1£782
Mon 17/222:25CMB - LGW
2 stops38h 00mAir China
Wed 30/411:15LGW - CMB
2 stops53h 10mAir China
Deal found 17/1£923

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ColomboLondon

CMB - LGW

CMBLGW

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 14/2

04:50-22:35

2 stops23h 15m

London Gatwick

Sat 22/2

09:00-16:40

3 stops26h 10m

£583

ColomboLondon

CMB - LGW

CMBLGW

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 30/4

06:45-16:15

1 stop14h 00m

London Gatwick

Mon 5/5

17:15-05:15

1 stop31h 30m

£606

ColomboLondon

CMB - LGW

CMBLGW

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 18/3

20:20-06:30

1 stop39h 40m

London Gatwick

Wed 10/9

11:35-19:00

1 stop26h 55m

£646

ColomboLondon

CMB - LGW

CMBLGW

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 17/2

11:15-06:05

1 stop24h 20m

London Gatwick

Fri 2/5

09:00-02:05

1 stop12h 35m

£648

ColomboLondon

CMB - LGW

CMBLGW

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 6/2

22:05-11:40

1 stop19h 05m

London Gatwick

Tue 25/2

20:25-18:25

2 stops16h 30m

£653

ColomboLondon

CMB - LGW

CMBLGW

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 13/2

16:00-21:30

2 stops35h 00m

London Gatwick

Thu 20/2

10:20-15:00

2 stops23h 10m

£685

ColomboLondon

CMB - LGW

CMBLGW

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 10/5

03:35-13:25

1 stop14h 20m

London Gatwick

Fri 16/5

09:00-02:05

1 stop12h 35m

£782

ColomboLondon

CMB - LGW

CMBLGW

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 17/2

22:25-06:55

2 stops38h 00m

London Gatwick

Thu 1/5

11:40-20:55

2 stops52h 45m

£923

ColomboLondon

CMB - LGW

CMBLGW

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 11/2

03:40-20:35

2 stops22h 25m

£285

ColomboLondon

CMB - LGW

CMBLGW

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 13/2

16:00-21:30

2 stops35h 00m

£326

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Travel insights for flights from Colombo to Gatwick

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

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Gatwick Airport (average of £102). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Gatwick Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £142). 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 CMB to LGW?

Find hourly flight availability from Colombo to Gatwick. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Gatwick Airport is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight at midday could potentially save you up to 9% on airfare.

Rainfall in Gatwick by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in London Gatwick Airport ranges from 40.0 - 70.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 70.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit London Gatwick Airport when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

Temperature in Gatwick by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to London Gatwick Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Gatwick

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Gatwick. 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 Gatwick. Reviews last updated 17 January 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with China Eastern, IndiGo and Emirates from Colombo to London have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
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Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
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Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,327 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Thai Airways
7.8
Good
337 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,752 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,925 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,351 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Colombo to Gatwick. 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 flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Gatwick Airport round-trip?

    Currently priced at £606, Turkish Airlines will fly you from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Gatwick Airport and back. In addition to Turkish Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from China Eastern and Qatar Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from £646 and £648, respectively. Turkish Airlines is priced at 20% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with IndiGo, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £326. Qatar Airways flights start at £350 while deals on China Eastern start at £367 one-way.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Colombo to Gatwick?

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

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

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

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Gatwick Airport (average of £102). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Gatwick Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £142). 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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