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Cheap flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London from £279

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 20/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMB — LON
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult

The best prices from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to London are usually found in November or October, booked 63 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Friday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Colombo to London

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Colombo (CMB) to London (LON). 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

£578

One-way from

£279

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£798

Good round-trip deal

£1,013 or less

Good one-way deal

£492 or less
23/5-2/6
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  • 5 total stops
  • 51h 55m total
  • Colombo to London
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  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 30m total
  • Colombo to London
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Cheapest flights from Colombo to London
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Colombo to London. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 February 2025.

Fri 23/518:55CMB - STN
3 stops28h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 2/600:20STN - CMB
2 stops23h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/2£578
Sat 8/304:20CMB - LGW
2 stops23h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 22/306:40LGW - CMB
2 stops32h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2£579
Sun 23/322:30CMB - LHR
2 stops24h 30mChina Eastern
Wed 16/421:20LHR - CMB
2 stops43h 20mChina Eastern
Deal found 20/2£580
Mon 19/506:45CMB - LGW
1 stop14h 00mTurkish Airlines
Wed 28/510:55LGW - CMB
1 stop13h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 20/2£582
Sat 8/304:20CMB - LHR
1 stop31h 55mEtihad Airways
Sat 22/313:55LHR - CMB
1 stop13h 05mEtihad Airways
Deal found 20/2£585
Tue 11/319:30CMB - LGW
1 stop16h 05mBritish Airways
Tue 22/409:00LGW - CMB
1 stop13h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 21/2£597
Sun 18/503:35CMB - LGW
1 stop14h 20mQatar Airways
Wed 28/514:55LGW - CMB
1 stop21h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 20/2£618
Mon 28/710:30CMB - LHR
1 stop14h 25mBritish Airways
Thu 30/1015:30LHR - CMB
1 stop12h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 20/2£627
Tue 18/301:35CMB - STN
1 stop16h 00mEmirates
Wed 26/320:15STN - CMB
1 stop20h 10mEmirates
Deal found 19/2£629
Mon 10/302:45CMB - LTN
2 stops27h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 22/413:15LTN - CMB
2 stops24h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/2£630
Tue 25/220:20CMB - LGW
1 stop39h 40mChina Eastern
Fri 21/310:30LGW - CMB
1 stop27h 00mChina Eastern
Deal found 20/2£631
Fri 14/319:30CMB - LHR
1 stop17h 20mQatar Airways
Sat 22/321:30LHR - CMB
1 stop13h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 20/2£634

Find flights from Colombo to London within your budget

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ColomboLondon

CMB - STN

CMBSTN

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 23/5

18:55-18:45

3 stops28h 20m

London Stansted

Mon 2/6

00:20-04:25

2 stops23h 35m

£578

ColomboLondon

CMB - LGW

CMBLGW

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 8/3

04:20-22:10

2 stops23h 20m

London Gatwick

Sat 22/3

06:40-20:35

2 stops32h 25m

£579

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 - LGW

CMBLGW

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 19/5

06:45-16:15

1 stop14h 00m

London Gatwick

Wed 28/5

10:55-05:15

1 stop13h 50m

£582

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 - LGW

CMBLGW

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 11/3

19:30-06:05

1 stop16h 05m

London Gatwick

Tue 22/4

09:00-03:05

1 stop13h 35m

£597

ColomboLondon

CMB - LGW

CMBLGW

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 18/5

03:35-13:25

1 stop14h 20m

London Gatwick

Wed 28/5

14:55-16:50

1 stop21h 25m

£618

ColomboLondon

CMB - LHR

CMBLHR

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 28/7

10:30-20:25

1 stop14h 25m

London Heathrow

Thu 30/10

15:30-09:15

1 stop12h 15m

£627

ColomboLondon

CMB - STN

CMBSTN

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 18/3

01:35-12:05

1 stop16h 00m

London Stansted

Wed 26/3

20:15-21:55

1 stop20h 10m

£629

ColomboLondon

CMB - LTN

CMBLTN

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 10/3

02:45-01:10

2 stops27h 55m

London Luton

Tue 22/4

13:15-18:15

2 stops24h 30m

£630

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Best time to book a flight from Colombo to London

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Travel insights for flights from Colombo to London

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

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

The best time to book flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London is 41 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London (average of £112). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London 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 LON?

Find hourly flight availability from Colombo to London. 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.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 38% on airfare.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Colombo to London. Price data was last updated on 13 October 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London 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

Explore weekly flight availability from Colombo to London. 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 LON 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 London by month

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

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

Temperature in London by month

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

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to London. 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 London. Reviews last updated 21 February 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Singapore Airlines and KLM from Colombo to London by reading reviews from past customers. 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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Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

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
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Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

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.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,297 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

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

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

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.

Thai Airways
7.8
Good
317 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

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.

China Southern
7.6
Good
87 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

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

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

    Currently priced at £580, China Eastern will fly you from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London and back. In addition to China Eastern, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Turkish Airlines and Etihad Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from £582 and £585, respectively. China Eastern is 25% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    £279 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Etihad Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Qatar Airways and China Eastern, with prices starting from £307 and £318, respectively.

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

    When deciding which route to take from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London consider Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - London Heathrow, Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - London Gatwick or Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - London Stansted as they are the most popular.

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £462. While the most popular route (Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - London Heathrow) can be booked for £580 on average our data indicates £826 when flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London.

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

    Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London flights have a stopover in Doha most of the time. Abu Dhabi is the second most popular location for stopovers on flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London.

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

    Etihad Towers, Sheikh Zayed Mosque, and Emirates Park Zoo are the most popular attractions in Abu Dhabi if you're in need of something to do during your stopover. Those on a layover in Abu Dhabi interested in visiting Etihad Towers, Sheikh Zayed Mosque, or Emirates Park Zoo can do so by travelling 20.8 mi, 11.2 mi, and 7.9 mi, respectively from Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl. Those landing in Abu Dhabi looking to spend some time exploring during their stopover can hire a car for about £22 per day.

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

    Of the flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London that have stopovers, the fewest flights stop in Dubai.

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Colombo to London 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?

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