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While it is possible to fly from London Stansted (STN) and London Gatwick to Sri Lanka, the majority of flights from London to Colombo depart from London Heathrow. The airport is very large and has several terminals that are spread out over some distance, so always make sure to check which one your flight is departing from. All international flights to Colombo land at Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.

SriLankan is the only airline to offer direct flights from London to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl, with regular departures from London Heathrow. Numerous other carriers such as Emirates, Oman Air, British Airways and KLM also fly the route but include at least one stopover in a major hub like Dubai, Doha or Amsterdam.

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is located around 20 mi from the city centre of Colombo, a journey that takes around 45min by car. While many hotels offer shuttle services, you can also opt for an official airport taxi, available from the counter in the Arrivals Hall. Depending on your exact destination the fare should be approx. Rs 2,800 (£12) to the city.

Although several international car hire firms like Sixt and Europcar operate branches near to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, none of them are actually located on site. If you would prefer to hire a car with a driver, there are several tour operator desks in the Arrivals Hall that may be able to help you; otherwise, it is best to contact your preferred rental car agency in advance.

The Airbus A330-300 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the London to Colombo flight route.

There are direct flights from London to Colombo on a daily basis.

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