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Today’s best flight deals from London to Colombo

Explore current cheapest deals departing from London to Colombo

November 4 - November 14

Cheapest
Best

LHR - Colombo

$957

$690

Round trip

November 5 - November 10

Best

LHR - Colombo

$962

$702

Round trip

November 6 - November 14

LGW - Colombo

$680

$722

Round trip

September 4 - September 16

Earliest

LGW - Colombo

$810

$726

Round trip

September 8 - September 25

LTN - Colombo

$971

$727

Round trip

September 8 - September 30

LTN - Colombo

$965

$727

Round trip

September 15 - September 28

LTN - Colombo

$963

$728

Round trip

November 4 - November 10

LGW - Colombo

$683

$728

Round trip

November 13 - November 24

LGW - Colombo

$690

$728

Round trip

November 4 - November 19

LGW - Colombo

$692

$728

Round trip

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Insights for flights from London to Colombo

Right now, 16% of recent fares for flights from London to Colombo are classified as a good price. Fares for this route typically range from $793–$1587, with a median price of $1071. Currently, prices are below the typical level. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities for finding cheap flights from London to Colombo.
A typical journey from London to Colombo takes about 28h 20m, including connections. This is a long-haul route, covering a significant distance of 8716 km between the two cities. Given that most itineraries connect at least once, the overall journey time reflects the stops involved.
When is the cheapest time to fly from London to Colombo? The data indicates that April is often the most affordable month, with a median fare of $726. Following closely are May, with a median fare of $746, and February, where the median fare is $753. These months tend to offer more competitive pricing compared to the annual median.
Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with only 6.4% of recent fares being direct flights from London to Colombo. For the majority of connecting flights, travelers can expect to make 2 stopovers. This means that while direct options are available, they represent a small portion of the overall flight offerings.

How much is a round trip from London to Colombo

Regular price: $858 - $1,145

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from London to Colombo is between $858 and $1145. The current lowest deal is $690 with Gulf Air, for travel from Nov 4-Nov 14.

now $690

Low $858

High $1,145

The cheapest time to fly from London to Colombo

The cheapest month to fly from London to Colombo is April, with a median price of $726. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $1799. Prices are generally lower from January to September.

April

Cheapest

Flights from $726

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,799

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Direct flights from London to Colombo

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Last-minute flights going from London to Colombo

Wed, Jun 17

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Colombo

Etihad Airways

London (LHR) - Colombo (CMB)

Etihad Airways

$1,103

$772

One-way

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Colombo

Etihad Airways

London (LHR) - Colombo (CMB)

Etihad Airways

$1,104

$768

One-way

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Colombo

Etihad Airways

London (LHR) - Colombo (CMB)

Etihad Airways

$1,105

$770

One-way

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Colombo

Etihad Airways

London (LHR) - Colombo (CMB)

Etihad Airways

$1,231

$782

One-way

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Colombo

Etihad Airways

London (LHR) - Colombo (CMB)

Etihad Airways

$1,058

$732

One-way

Fri, Jun 19

⌛ Last-Minute

LHR - Colombo

Etihad Airways

London (LHR) - Colombo (CMB)

Etihad Airways

$1,057

$732

One-way

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

3 nights

Jun 21 - Jun 24

$1,258  →  $738

41%

16 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 17

$1,294  →  $814

37%

5 nights

Jun 20 - Jun 25

$1,226  →  $748

39%

3 nights

Jun 20 - Jun 23

$1,217  →  $768

37%

Popular Airports to fly from London to Colombo

London - Colombo route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from London to Colombo are below the typical level, with deals around $690.

📅 Best time to fly

April is historically the cheapest month

Historically, April is the cheapest month to fly from London to Colombo, with a median price of $726.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 28h 20m

The typical flight duration from London to Colombo is 28 hours and 20 minutes with connecting flights.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant for this route, with only 6.4% of deals being direct flights.

🏆 Airline highlight

British Airways offers direct flights

British Airways is an airline offering direct flights from London to Colombo.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

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

London main airports to depart from

Gatwick (LGW)

Cheapest

Gatwick Airport offers a good option for flights from London to Colombo, with competitive pricing.

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

💸 Flights from ~$717

Heathrow (LHR)

Heathrow Airport is a major hub providing many flight options from London to Colombo.

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

💸 Flights from ~$732

London City (LCY)

London City Airport is a convenient choice for travelers departing from central London to Colombo.

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

💸 Flights from ~$997

London Southend (SEN)

London Southend Airport provides an alternative departure point for your journey to Colombo.

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

💸 Flights from ~$986

London Stansted (STN)

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

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

💸 Flights from ~$845

Luton (LTN)

Luton Airport is available for flights from London to Colombo, offering various travel choices.

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

💸 Flights from ~$759

Colombo main airports to arrive at

Bandaranaike International (CMB)

Cheapest

Bandaranaike International Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights to Colombo.

📍 ~30 km from Colombo (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$690

Airports nearby Colombo used as alternative

Bandaranaike International (CMB)

Cheapest

Bandaranaike International is the primary international gateway for Colombo, offering the widest range of flight connections.

📍 ~27 km from Colombo (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$690

Koggala (KCT)

Koggala is useful for travelers heading to the southern coastal tourism belt for domestic travel.

📍 ~110 km from Colombo (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$2244

China Bay (TRR)

China Bay is useful for travelers heading to the east coast of the island, primarily for domestic travel.

📍 ~190 km from Colombo (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1264

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Colombo

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from London to Colombo is typically 28-59 days before departure. During this period, the average price for a flight is around $1003. Booking too far in advance, such as 60+ days out, has historically shown higher average prices, reaching approximately $1479. Conversely, last-minute bookings within 0-6 days of departure also tend to be more expensive, with an average price of $1097.

Based on historical data across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from London to Colombo is typically around $793. The median price for this route has been $1071. Prices can vary, with 75% of flights historically costing $1587 or less. This good price threshold represents the lower end of the pricing spectrum for this route.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from London to Colombo are April, May, and February. In April, the median price was $726, while in May it was $746. February also offered a median price of $753. The annual median price for this route is $1071, indicating that these months offer significant savings compared to the overall average.