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Flights from London to Colombo - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from London to Colombo to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is November, where tickets cost C$ 1,208 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of tickets is C$ 1,852 and C$ 1,821 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from London Heathrow Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 84 days before departure.

Which airlines fly direct between London Heathrow Airport and Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.
There is just one airline that flies from London Heathrow Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport direct and that is SriLankan Airlines. The best one-way deal found from SriLankan Airlines for the route is C$ 1,303.

How many flights are there between London Heathrow Airport and Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport per day?

There is a maximum of 1 nonstop flight a day that takes off from London Heathrow Airport and lands in Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, with an average flight time of 10h 45m. The most common departure time is 9:00 p.m. and most flights take off in the evening. Each week, there are 7 flights.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between London Heathrow Airport and Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Business and Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

What’s the earliest departure time from London to Colombo?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from London Heathrow Airport at 9:30 pm and will be landing in Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport at 12:45 pm.

What’s the latest departure time from London to Colombo?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from London Heathrow Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport jets off at 9:30 pm and lands at 12:45 pm.

Good to know

Low season

November

High season

July
Best time to beat the crowds (13% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (29% more expensive on average)

When to book flights from London to Colombo

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from London to Colombo based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking London to Colombo flights

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from London to Colombo?

    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.

  • Are there direct flights from London to Colombo?

    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.

  • What is the quickest way to get from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to the city centre?

    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.

  • Is it possible to rent a car at Colombo Bandaranaike Intl?

    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.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from London to Colombo?

    Only SriLankan Airlines offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the London to Colombo flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from London to Colombo?

    The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the London to Colombo flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from London to Colombo?

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between London and Colombo, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from London to Colombo?

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

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from London to Colombo?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from London to Colombo.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from London to Colombo?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Colombo from London is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from London to Colombo?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Colombo with an airline and back to London with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from London to Colombo?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Colombo from London up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from London to Colombo

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for C$ 1,297 or less round-trip.
  • Depending on which London airport you are flying from, you can take the opportunity to relax in style before your flight. Both London Heathrow (LHR) and London Gatwick (LGW) offer No. 1 Lounges, which can be booked online in advance regardless of which airline you are flying with.
  • Travelling with children on flights from London to Colombo? London Heathrow provides children’s play areas in Terminals 2, 3, 4 and 5, and many airport restaurants take part in a "Kids Eat Free" programme on an alternating basis.
  • If you want to give your electronic devices a last-minute boost before your flight, you will find numerous free "Power Pole" charging points throughout all the terminals at London Heathrow.
  • Should you arrive at Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (CMB) feeling peckish, there’s no need to worry – all the airport’s restaurants and snack bars, including SVH Snacks on the public concourse, are open 24h a day.
  • If your flight from London to Colombo is just for transit, you can check into the Serenediva Transit Hotel on the 2nd floor of Arrivals. Rooms are bookable in blocks starting from 6h and offer weary travellers the chance to sleep, shower and recharge in comfort.
  • In need of some last-minute medical items on arrival at Colombo Bandaranaike Intl? The Healthguard Pharmacy is open round the clock, and there is also a 24h medical centre in the Arrivals Hall.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from London to Colombo?

Find which airlines fly direct from Heathrow to Bandaranaike Intl, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

London Heathrow to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Monday

Air Canada, SriLankan Airlines

Air Canada, SriLankan Airlines

Tuesday

Air Canada, SriLankan Airlines

Air Canada, SriLankan Airlines

Wednesday

Air Canada, SriLankan Airlines

Air Canada, SriLankan Airlines

Thursday

Air Canada, SriLankan Airlines

Air Canada, SriLankan Airlines

Friday

Air Canada, SriLankan Airlines

Air Canada, SriLankan Airlines

Saturday

Air Canada, SriLankan Airlines

Air Canada, SriLankan Airlines

Sunday

Air Canada, SriLankan Airlines

Air Canada, SriLankan Airlines

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Nonstop returns

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to London Heathrow

Monday

Air Canada, SriLankan Airlines

Air Canada, SriLankan Airlines

Tuesday

Air Canada, SriLankan Airlines

Air Canada, SriLankan Airlines

Wednesday

Air Canada, SriLankan Airlines

Air Canada, SriLankan Airlines

Thursday

Air Canada, SriLankan Airlines

Air Canada, SriLankan Airlines

Friday

Air Canada, SriLankan Airlines

Air Canada, SriLankan Airlines

Saturday

Air Canada, SriLankan Airlines

Air Canada, SriLankan Airlines

Sunday

Air Canada, SriLankan Airlines

Air Canada, SriLankan Airlines

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Top 4 airlines serving from London to Colombo

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from London to Colombo. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from London to Colombo? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.1
EmiratesOverall score based on 4051 reviews
8.1Comfort
8.3Crew
7.9Food
8.3Entertainment
8.2Boarding
Airline reviews

Flights were both delayed. No luggage on arrival for the whole plane and no contact since submitting a PIR.

2.0 MediocreSean, Apr. 2024LGW - DXB
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Flights were both delayed. No luggage on arrival for the whole plane and no contact since submitting a PIR.

The customers before boarding the plane from Dubai was HORRENDOUS. The entire Emirates staff had a stick up their bum. The guy at the check in booth was rude. I don’t understand.

Not that good The crew in the plane were rim professional & almost lost in their work distribution

No entertainment u less you pay. Wish there were some free movies

Flight from Dubai to Zagreb very bad cabin crew. Bad food

Absolutely terrible delays for 3 hours changed seats after we paid an upgrade on both legs. It appears it’s up to us to request a refund after they down graded our seat. Never again !!

They had superb boarding (started an hour before flight time). Timely pushback from them gate and an early arrival. Flight and service was very comfortable. I wanted to move my flight to an earlier one, only thing was there was no one at emirates in Heathrow to help. Had to call the call the center and pay to change. There were ample seats on the flight though

Amazing service and food. However I didn’t get chance to choose my own seat which bothered me a little.

Probably the best flight I’ve ever been on. Emirates first class is leagues beyond British airways and Lufthansa’s.

I enjoyed the live television programming for entertainment, and honestly everything was acceptable. It’s just that I choose emirates, because they have always been so much better in so many ways – food choices, service, accessibility, friendliness of the staff. None of those things were poor, but they have definitely slid from their position of excellence. One example would be that after the dinner meal was served, the flight attendants huddled in the back galley with the curtains closed (by the way, that’s where snacks and drinks are), and you have to interrupt them to go back there to either ask for something or to get a snack. While they do not respond in an unfriendly way, you are led to believe that you are interrupting them by coming to get a snack or making a request. Even something like, “ Yes, how many I help you?” would be a great improvement.

For a short flight, Qatar Airways offers very good onboard service.

It was good no problems made it on time for the next flight overseas!

I staff or crew they were very friendly and humbly, they done theirs service very well, I appreciate them and thank you to the company or Qatar 🇶🇦 Government for providing as good service in their flight ,once again, thank you 😊 🙏 😀 😉 👍

I liked the overall service and comfort. The only annoying thing was paying for excess baggage at the airport. They have limited options and they don't take all cards.

Food and entertainment was very very bad. Also, Doha airport is very bad. Entertainment was same for last 1 month....no change. Old movies. Food quality was sub par.

Crews are very rude and unhelpful. Cramped seats in economy. Foods are useless

Very very poor service. Authorities must take action against this airline immediately. Total failure to follow the rules and regulations of an international airline

Lovely aircraft and I flight entertainment. Good leg room. Full flight crew struggled a bit

professional crew god service good entertainment need choices for diabetic meal

Ordinary Indian food... Not great. Limited movie and TV selection

Food could have been better Entertainment was absent even in Business Class

I like it very much. Gulf Air is always the topper rank of the world. I love it very much.

The drinks should come before food. Unable to have any fluid unless after food. Thanks

Gulfair were on top form and everything went as planned

The entertainment on board was really poor. The map doesn’t give enough information and the movies have arabic subtitles, you can’t choose. The stuff wasn’t very friendly and the breakfast really poor. The food must not be spicy! They didn’t have enough drinks.

Aereo nuovissimo e con tanti servizi malgrado la durata del volo Spazio per le gambe ridottk

It was a great experience, can’t wait to do it again soon!!

Aircraft was new and comfertable .on time. Cabin crews, which I got english language pronounce was very difficult to understand .ovee all ok flight

The boarding at Heathrow is chaotic. That's partly due to the lack of space and seating at gate 8, and a Qatar flight from gate 9 at the same time. That's down to Heathrow rather than Gulf Air. I've had a similar experience here before. Another problem which isn't specific to Gulf Air or Heathrow is announcements, and those for boarding in particular. They are difficult to hear with all the other noise and for me with hearing problems it's even worse. A simple tv screen would help, so long as it's updated of course.

This itineray had to be cancelled as the connection time in Paris was only 55 min which is below the 90 min required by Paris airport. Nether Chat deal/Kayak, nor Gulf air nor American Air picked on that. I called American Air for unrelated question was then told that boarding would be denied due to the short connection time. This should have been an automatic notification from Chat deal/ Kayak or Gulf air and itinery cancelled. What is the point of inconveniencing the passenger?? The return has still not be refunded. Shame on Gulf Air, very poor customer service for an airline that has so good flight crew!

Very good crew, very efficient. Unfortunately not all items listed in duty free catalog were available.

Many changes need to be addressed from airport check in to flight departure. If they observe other major airlines, then they can expect what Sri Lankan airlines need to update their procedures.

Very professional and well managed. On time, great staff and comfortable.

Smooth takeoff and landing. Best service experience in all our travels over the years. Caring and attentive crew. Loved our flight to and fro.

not looking like a national flag carrier.. both the ground team and flight team are far from being kind and helpful. Not sure what's wrong.

Kayak company fake total I m not travel my payment reverse plzzz my credit card

I m not good serves poor serves I m m fake company kayak ok plzz my help my ticket cancel my tripe ok

Terrible experience. Unexpected wait due to staff delay was not taken proper care. Food inflight could be better where as flight attendees on flight hospitality was 100%

Aircraft used fir this route was pretty old. Seats 💺 were hard & difficult to reclaim although it was flat bed

Because of the bubble agreement b/w India and Srilanka, I was not allowed to board the flight to Columbo. My experience about airport representatives was good. They were through in their job and saved my family from getting stuck in Columbo (as I would not be able to fly to Doha because of bubble agreement). So by their prompt attention, such a catastrophe was avoided. For this reason, even without flying with them, I would rate them 7/10.

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Destination:

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