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Today’s best flight deals from Colombo to London

Explore current cheapest deals departing from Colombo to London

September 7 - September 14

Cheapest

CMB - London

$770

$740

Round trip

October 5 - October 14

CMB - London

$806

$741

Round trip

June 23 - June 25

Best
Earliest

CMB - London

$937

$747

Round trip

November 5 - November 25

CMB - London

$758

$747

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November 3 - November 20

CMB - London

$758

$748

Round trip

November 5 - November 9

CMB - London

$791

$748

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November 17 - November 25

CMB - London

$756

$748

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November 12 - November 16

CMB - London

$788

$748

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November 17 - November 30

CMB - London

$764

$748

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October 3 - October 10

CMB - London

$805

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Insights for flights from Colombo to London

For cheap flights from Colombo to London, fares typically range from $531–$1096, with a median of $707. Right now, current fares are below the typical level, and approximately 33% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find competitive pricing for this route.
When is the cheapest time to fly from Colombo to London? The data indicates that November is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $534. Other cost-effective months include March, with a median fare of $583, and February, where the median fare is $587. Planning your travel during these months could lead to significant savings.
Most itineraries for flights from Colombo to London connect at least once, with only 2.1% of recent fares being direct flights from Colombo to London. For the majority of journeys that include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means travelers should anticipate at least one stop on their way to London.
A typical journey from Colombo to London takes approximately 22h 45m, including connections. This duration accounts for the fact that most itineraries involve at least one stopover. The distance between Colombo and London is 8670 km, classifying this as a long-haul flight.

How much is a round trip from Colombo to London

Regular price: $669 - $903

Prices for flights from Colombo to London Gatwick are currently within the regular range.

Regular prices for flights from Colombo to London Gatwick typically range from $669 to $903. The current lowest deal is $740 with Air Arabia, for travel from September 7 to September 14.

now $740

Low $669

High $903

The cheapest time to fly from Colombo to London

The cheapest month to fly from Colombo to London is November, with a median price of $534. The most expensive month is August, with a median price of $1371. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

November

Cheapest

Flights from $534

August

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,371

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Direct flights from Colombo to London

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Last-minute flights going from Colombo to London

Wed, Jun 17

⌛ Last-Minute

CMB - London

Air Arabia Abu Dhabi

Colombo (CMB) - London (LGW)

Air Arabia Abu Dhabi

$829

$754

One-way

Wed, Jun 17

⌛ Last-Minute

CMB - London

Etihad Airways

Colombo (CMB) - London (LHR)

Etihad Airways

$906

$815

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⌛ Last-Minute

CMB - London

Etihad Airways

Colombo (CMB) - London (LHR)

Etihad Airways

$961

$816

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Wed, Jun 17

⌛ Last-Minute

CMB - London

Etihad Airways

Colombo (CMB) - London (LHR)

Etihad Airways

$978

$821

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Wed, Jun 17

⌛ Last-Minute

CMB - London

Etihad Airways

Colombo (CMB) - London (LHR)

Etihad Airways

$977

$822

One-way

Wed, Jun 17

⌛ Last-Minute

CMB - London

Etihad Airways

Colombo (CMB) - London (LHR)

Etihad Airways

$967

$828

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Colombo to London

2 nights

Jun 23 - Jun 25

$937  →  $747

20%

2 nights

Jun 19 - Jun 21

$975  →  $811

17%

2 nights

Jun 17 - Jun 19

$978  →  $821

16%

2 nights

Jun 18 - Jun 20

$978  →  $821

16%

Popular Airports to fly from Colombo to London

Colombo - London route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Recent fares for Colombo to London are below the typical level, with a median price of $707.

📅 Best time to fly

November is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, November is the cheapest month to fly from Colombo to London, with a median price of $534.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 22h 45m.

Flights from Colombo to London typically take 22h 45m, with connecting flights being dominant.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant for this route.

Only 2.1% of flights are direct, with connecting flights making up the majority of deals.

🏆 Airline highlight

British Airways and SriLankan Airlines offer direct flights.

British Airways and SriLankan Airlines are among the carriers offering direct flights on this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent, appearing daily.

Deals for flights from Colombo to London are frequent, with over one deal appearing per day.

Colombo main airports to depart from

Bandaranaike International (CMB)

Cheapest

Bandaranaike International Airport is a good option for flights from Colombo to London.

📍 ~35 km from Colombo city center (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~$740

London main airports to arrive at

Gatwick (LGW)

Cheapest

Gatwick Airport is a good option for flights from Colombo to London, offering competitive prices.

📍 ~40 km from London city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$740

Heathrow (LHR)

Heathrow Airport is a major international hub for flights from Colombo to London.

📍 ~25 km from London city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$769

London City (LCY)

London City Airport is a convenient choice for direct access to central London from Colombo.

📍 ~10 km from London city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1098

London Southend (SEN)

London Southend Airport provides an alternative arrival point for flights from Colombo to London.

📍 ~60 km from London city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1018

London Stansted (STN)

London Stansted Airport is another option for flights from Colombo to London.

📍 ~50 km from London city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$780

Luton (LTN)

Luton Airport serves as an arrival point for flights from Colombo to London.

📍 ~45 km from London city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$763

Airports nearby London used as alternative

Birmingham (BHX)

Cheapest

Birmingham Airport is a major international hub with a wide variety of long-haul and short-haul destinations.

📍 ~160 km from London (reachable by rail)

💸 Flights from ~$783

Southampton (SOU)

Southampton Airport is the closest alternative airport to London with a direct rail link.

📍 ~105 km from London (reachable by rail)

💸 Flights from ~$1173

Bristol (BRS)

Bristol Airport offers a large selection of low-cost carrier routes across Europe.

📍 ~170 km from London (reachable by coach or rail)

💸 Flights from ~$1090

East Midlands (EMA)

East Midlands Airport has a strong presence of budget airlines offering competitive pricing.

📍 ~175 km from London (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1196

Bournemouth (BOH)

Bournemouth Airport is an alternative option for travelers in South West London or the Home Counties.

📍 ~150 km from London (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$963

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to London

Historically, the best time to purchase tickets for flights from Colombo to London is typically 7-13 days before departure. During this window, the average price for a ticket was around $780. Prices tend to be higher outside this period, with flights booked 28-59 days out averaging $1185, and those booked 0-6 days before departure averaging $845. Planning your purchase within the optimal 7-13 day window can lead to more favorable pricing.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Colombo to London is considered to be $531 or less. The median price for this route historically stands at $707. Prices can go higher, with 75% of tickets costing $1096 or less. Travelers aiming for a more economical fare should target prices at or below the $531 threshold.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Colombo to London are November, March, and February. In November, the median price was $534, while March and February had median prices of $583 and $587, respectively. The annual median price for this route is $707, indicating that these months offer a significant saving compared to the yearly average. Travelers seeking lower fares may find these months more suitable for booking.