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Cheap flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Gatwick Airport from £269

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 22/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMB — LGW
24 Dec — 31 Dec1
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 19 December 2024.

Round-trip from

£554

One-way from

£269

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

July

Average price

£664
21/1-29/1
  • 21/1-29/1
  • 4 total stops
  • 56h 05m total
  • Colombo to London
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22/3
  • 22/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 29h 25m total
  • Colombo to London
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High demand for flights, 1% potential price rise
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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 19 December 2024.

Mon 23/1210:15CMB - LGW
1 stop25h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 8/108:35LGW - CMB
2 stops37h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/12£711
Sun 22/1202:45CMB - LGW
1 stop14h 25mEmirates
Wed 8/120:25LGW - CMB
1 stop20h 00mEmirates
Deal found 18/12£752
Mon 23/1204:25CMB - LGW
1 stop13h 40mBritish Airways
Fri 10/109:00LGW - CMB
1 stop12h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 18/12£2,492

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ColomboLondon

CMB - LGW

CMBLGW

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 21/1

16:00-15:40

2 stops29h 10m

London Gatwick

Wed 29/1

06:35-15:00

2 stops26h 55m

£554

ColomboLondon

CMB - LGW

CMBLGW

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 18/2

11:15-06:05

1 stop24h 20m

London Gatwick

Tue 11/3

08:40-02:55

1 stop12h 45m

£574

ColomboLondon

CMB - LGW

CMBLGW

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 20/1

02:45-11:40

1 stop14h 25m

London Gatwick

Wed 29/1

20:25-18:25

2 stops16h 30m

£629

ColomboLondon

CMB - LGW

CMBLGW

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 2/4

06:45-16:15

1 stop14h 00m

London Gatwick

Tue 3/6

17:15-05:15

1 stop31h 30m

£681

ColomboLondon

CMB - LGW

CMBLGW

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 18/1

20:20-14:00

1 stop23h 10m

London Gatwick

Fri 24/1

10:30-19:00

1 stop27h 00m

£699

ColomboLondon

CMB - LGW

CMBLGW

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 13/1

19:30-06:05

1 stop16h 05m

London Gatwick

Thu 23/1

08:40-02:55

1 stop12h 45m

£740

ColomboLondon

CMB - LGW

CMBLGW

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 31/1

00:45-06:20

1 stop35h 05m

London Gatwick

Sat 8/2

09:20-23:30

1 stop32h 40m

£2,444

ColomboLondon

CMB - LGW

CMBLGW

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 22/3

16:00-15:55

3 stops29h 25m

£269

ColomboLondon

CMB - LGW

CMBLGW

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 24/12

20:30-06:05

1 stop15h 05m

£282

ColomboLondon

CMB - LGW

CMBLGW

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 28/12

20:20-14:00

1 stop23h 10m

£349

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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 19 December 2024.

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 19 December 2024.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,410 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

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
3,410 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,410 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

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
1,331 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,410 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

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
357 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,410 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

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.

SWISS
7.6
Good
1,605 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,410 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

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
3,792 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,410 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

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

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

    Currently priced at £574, Qatar Airways will fly you from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Gatwick Airport and back. In addition to Qatar Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Emirates and Turkish Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from £629 and £681, respectively. Qatar Airways is priced at 25% 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 Qatar Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £282. China Eastern flights start at £349 while deals on Emirates start at £364 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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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£522Average£715FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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