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Cheap flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London from £265

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 25/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMB — LON
24 Dec — 31 Dec1
1 adult

The best prices from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to London are usually found in November or October, booked 41 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Monday 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 19 December 2024.

Round-trip from

£546

One-way from

£265

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£795
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  • 58h 05m total
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  • 15h 05m total
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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 19 December 2024.

Tue 24/1210:30CMB - LHR
2 stops26h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 2/108:05LHR - CMB
3 stops27h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/12£555
Mon 23/1216:15CMB - LHR
1 stop20h 00mEtihad Airways
Wed 8/109:00LHR - CMB
1 stop30h 05mEtihad Airways
Deal found 18/12£566
Fri 20/1210:15CMB - LHR
1 stop17h 15mQatar Airways
Fri 27/1218:55LHR - CMB
1 stop25h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 16/12£637
Mon 23/1220:15CMB - LHR
2 stops25h 25mEmirates
Fri 10/119:00LHR - CMB
1 stop24h 00mEmirates
Deal found 18/12£708
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 - STN
1 stop14h 50mEmirates
Wed 8/114:05STN - CMB
2 stops22h 50mEmirates
Deal found 18/12£726
Sun 22/1202:45CMB - LGW
1 stop14h 25mEmirates
Wed 8/120:25LGW - CMB
1 stop20h 00mEmirates
Deal found 18/12£752
Sun 22/1213:55CMB - LHR
2 stops29h 25mKLM
Thu 9/106:30LHR - CMB
2 stops24h 55mKLM
Deal found 18/12£807
Tue 24/1220:20CMB - LHR
1 stop23h 05mChina Eastern
Thu 2/121:00LHR - CMB
1 stop40h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 18/12£827
Fri 20/1210:05CMB - LHR
3 stops18h 20mLufthansa
Wed 8/120:15LHR - CMB
2 stops31h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 18/12£847
Mon 23/1207:15CMB - LHR
1 stop14h 25mTurkish Airlines
Sat 28/1217:45LHR - CMB
1 stop30h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 17/12£895
Fri 20/1216:00CMB - LHR
1 stop32h 25mAir India
Fri 27/1213:30LHR - CMB
1 stop21h 05mAir India
Deal found 18/12£896

Find flights from Colombo to London within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Colombo to London 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 19 December 2024.

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ColomboLondon

CMB - STN

CMBSTN

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 15/1

04:20-22:35

2 stops23h 45m

London Stansted

Wed 22/1

05:55-21:45

3 stops34h 20m

£546

ColomboLondon

CMB - LHR

CMBLHR

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 16/1

04:20-18:25

1 stop19h 35m

London Heathrow

Thu 23/1

20:55-20:35

1 stop18h 10m

£547

ColomboLondon

CMB - LTN

CMBLTN

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 16/1

04:20-08:15

2 stops33h 25m

London Luton

Thu 23/1

21:40-15:00

3 stops35h 50m

£551

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 - LHR

CMBLHR

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 18/2

11:15-06:25

1 stop24h 40m

London Heathrow

Tue 11/3

13:05-19:40

1 stop25h 05m

£595

ColomboLondon

CMB - LHR

CMBLHR

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 4/2

16:00-16:05

2 stops29h 35m

London Heathrow

Mon 17/2

06:30-15:00

3 stops27h 00m

£617

ColomboLondon

CMB - STN

CMBSTN

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 20/1

02:45-12:05

1 stop14h 50m

London Stansted

Wed 29/1

20:15-21:55

1 stop20h 10m

£625

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 - LHR

CMBLHR

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 1/2

16:00-16:10

2 stops29h 40m

London Heathrow

Sat 8/2

17:45-15:00

2 stops39h 45m

£651

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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 13 December 2024.

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 July is currently the most expensive (average of £160). 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 19 December 2024.

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 at midday tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 35% 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 at midday 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 19 December 2024.

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

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

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 19 December 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Etihad Airways, China Eastern and Singapore Airlines 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
3,410 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

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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Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

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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Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

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.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,349 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,410 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

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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Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

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
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

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 round-trip?

    Currently priced at £547, Etihad Airways will fly you from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London and back. In addition to Etihad Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Qatar Airways and Emirates - these airlines can fly you to your destination from £574 and £625, respectively. Etihad Airways is 31% 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?

    £265 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Qatar Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Etihad Airways and IndiGo, with prices starting from £277 and £281, 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 £479. While the most popular route (Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - London Heathrow) can be booked for £506 on average our data indicates £815 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 Yas Waterworld 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 Yas Waterworld can do so by travelling 20.8 mi, 11.2 mi, and 5.0 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 £29 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.

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

    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 July is currently the most expensive (average of £160). 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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