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Cheap flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport from £280

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 3/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMB — LHR
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult

The best prices from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to London Heathrow are usually found in October or November, booked 65 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Friday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Colombo to Heathrow

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Colombo (CMB) to Heathrow (LHR). 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 February 2025.

Round-trip from

£580

One-way from

£280

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£782

Good round-trip deal

£1,013 or less

Good one-way deal

£492 or less
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 23/3-16/4
  • 4 total stops
  • 67h 50m total
  • Colombo to London
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Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 3/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 22h 00m total
  • Colombo to London
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (£43 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£12 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Colombo to Heathrow
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Colombo to Heathrow. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 February 2025.

Sun 23/322:30CMB - LHR
2 stops24h 30mChina Eastern
Wed 16/421:20LHR - CMB
2 stops43h 20mChina Eastern
Deal found 20/2£580
Sat 8/304:20CMB - LHR
1 stop31h 55mEtihad Airways
Sat 22/313:55LHR - CMB
1 stop13h 05mEtihad Airways
Deal found 20/2£585
Mon 28/710:30CMB - LHR
1 stop14h 25mBritish Airways
Thu 30/1015:30LHR - CMB
1 stop12h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 20/2£627
Fri 14/319:30CMB - LHR
1 stop17h 20mQatar Airways
Sat 22/321:30LHR - CMB
1 stop13h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 20/2£634
Tue 11/304:20CMB - LHR
3 stops45h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 22/406:00LHR - CMB
2 stops34h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2£641
Mon 7/416:00CMB - LHR
1 stop22h 45mAir India
Mon 14/413:15LHR - CMB
1 stop22h 20mAir India
Deal found 21/2£646
Tue 18/301:35CMB - LHR
1 stop15h 35mEmirates
Wed 26/319:00LHR - CMB
2 stops17h 55mEmirates
Deal found 19/2£664
Sun 27/700:50CMB - LHR
1 stop19h 25mSingapore Airlines
Thu 30/1022:05LHR - CMB
1 stop19h 55mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 20/2£726
Sun 9/317:00CMB - LHR
2 stops27h 15mGulf Air
Sat 22/309:30LHR - CMB
2 stops18h 35mGulf Air
Deal found 20/2£762
Mon 19/513:05CMB - LHR
Nonstop11h 25mSriLankan Airlines
Wed 28/521:30LHR - CMB
Nonstop10h 45mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 20/2£875
Sun 20/406:45CMB - LHR
1 stop14h 40mTurkish Airlines
Sun 17/806:30LHR - CMB
1 stop18h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 20/2£994

Find flights from Colombo to Heathrow within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Colombo to Heathrow 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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Heathrow

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ColomboLondon

CMB - LHR

CMBLHR

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 23/3

22:30-17:30

2 stops24h 30m

London Heathrow

Wed 16/4

21:20-21:10

2 stops43h 20m

£580

ColomboLondon

CMB - LHR

CMBLHR

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 8/3

04:20-06:45

1 stop31h 55m

London Heathrow

Sat 22/3

13:55-08:30

1 stop13h 05m

£585

ColomboLondon

CMB - LHR

CMBLHR

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 14/5

03:35-13:20

1 stop14h 15m

London Heathrow

Thu 30/10

14:15-09:15

1 stop13h 30m

£631

ColomboLondon

CMB - LHR

CMBLHR

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 14/3

19:30-07:20

1 stop17h 20m

London Heathrow

Sat 22/3

21:30-16:30

1 stop13h 30m

£634

ColomboLondon

CMB - LHR

CMBLHR

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 11/3

04:20-20:05

3 stops45h 15m

London Heathrow

Tue 22/4

06:00-20:40

2 stops34h 10m

£641

ColomboLondon

CMB - LHR

CMBLHR

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 7/4

16:00-10:15

1 stop22h 45m

London Heathrow

Mon 14/4

13:15-16:05

1 stop22h 20m

£646

ColomboLondon

CMB - LHR

CMBLHR

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 18/3

01:35-11:40

1 stop15h 35m

London Heathrow

Wed 26/3

19:00-18:25

2 stops17h 55m

£664

ColomboLondon

CMB - LHR

CMBLHR

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 9/3

17:00-14:45

2 stops27h 15m

London Heathrow

Sat 22/3

09:30-09:35

2 stops18h 35m

£762

ColomboLondon

CMB - LHR

CMBLHR

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 19/5

13:05-20:00

Nonstop11h 25m

London Heathrow

Wed 28/5

21:30-12:45

Nonstop10h 45m

£875

ColomboLondon

CMB - LHR

CMBLHR

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 20/4

06:45-16:55

1 stop14h 40m

London Heathrow

Sun 17/8

06:30-05:15

1 stop18h 15m

£994

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Travel insights for flights from Colombo to Heathrow

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Colombo to Heathrow. Price data was last updated on 14 February 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 65 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 Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport (average of £112). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of £163). 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 LHR?

Find hourly flight availability from Colombo to Heathrow. 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.

It’s typically best to fly out from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 39% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Colombo to Heathrow. Price data was last updated on 16 February 2025.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight should consider departing on Monday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Colombo to Heathrow. 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 CMB to LHR 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 Heathrow by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in London Heathrow 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 Heathrow Airport when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

Temperature in Heathrow by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to London Heathrow 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 Heathrow

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Heathrow. 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 Heathrow. Reviews last updated 21 February 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, China Southern and SWISS from Colombo to London have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,279 reviews
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Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jun 2024

IAH - DXB

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,279 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,279 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jun 2024

IAH - DXB

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

China Southern
7.6
Good
87 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,279 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jun 2024

IAH - DXB

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

SWISS
7.5
Good
1,568 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,279 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jun 2024

IAH - DXB

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
821 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,279 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jun 2024

IAH - DXB

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,610 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,279 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jun 2024

IAH - DXB

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

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

    According to our current data, China Eastern (£580), Etihad Airways (£585), and British Airways (£631) offers the cheapest pricing from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport. You may be able to fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport for 27% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Etihad Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £280. Qatar Airways flights start at £321 while deals on China Eastern start at £324 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport?

    On average you can expect to pay £826 for a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport. The cheapest flight overall is £462 while the most popular route, (Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - London Heathrow) is currently priced at £580.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport?

    Of the flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport that have stopovers, most of them stop in Doha. Doha is followed by Abu Dhabi in terms of the most popular stopover location on flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a stopover in Abu Dhabi?

    Most Abu Dhabi visitors opt to spend their time at Etihad Towers, Sheikh Zayed Mosque, and Emirates Park Zoo. Etihad Towers, Sheikh Zayed Mosque and Emirates Park Zoo are located about 20.8 mi, 11.2 mi, and 7.9 mi, respectively from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl if you are interested in checking them out. Travellers can book a car hire at Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl for about £22 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport flights?

    Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport flights have a stopover in Dubai least often.

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

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Colombo to Heathrow 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 Heathrow Airport?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport (average of £112). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of £163). 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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