How many flights from Colombo to London are non-stop?

Historically, non-stop flights from Colombo to London represent a small portion of the available options, accounting for approximately 2.2% of all flights. For flights that include connections, travelers typically experience a median of 2 stopovers. This data is based on observations over the trailing 90 days.

How many hours is the flight from Colombo to London?

The typical direct flight from Colombo to London has a duration of approximately 11 hours and 20 minutes, covering a distance of 8670 kilometers. Flights with one stopover generally take longer, with a median duration of about 15 hours and 3 minutes. These durations reflect the historical travel times for this route.

How often do Colombo to London flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the Colombo to London route have shown frequent drops. This indicates that travelers may often find opportunities for lower fares. The pricing patterns observed across the trailing 30 days suggest that this route is one where price fluctuations are common.

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July 28 - August 27

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July 25 - August 21

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$653

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September 5 - September 22

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Colombo to London: Overview

Insights for flights from Colombo to London

For travelers looking for cheap flights from Colombo to London, fares typically range from $508–$1077, with a median of $715. Right now, current fares are significantly above the typical level for this route. Only 2% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding a low fare can be challenging.

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 relatively inexpensive months include March, with a median of $583, and February, where the median fare is $587. Planning your trip during these months could lead to better savings.

Most itineraries for flights from Colombo to London are not direct; most itineraries connect at least once. Only 2.2% of recent fares were for direct flights from Colombo to London. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

How long is the flight from Colombo to London? A typical journey from Colombo to London takes approximately 22h 45m, including connections. This duration reflects the prevalence of connecting flights on this long-haul route.

The distance between Colombo and London is approximately 8670 km, classifying this as a long-haul route. This significant distance contributes to longer travel times and the common necessity for connecting flights.

How much is a round trip from Colombo to London

Regular price: $570 - $826

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

Regular flight prices from Colombo to London typically range from $570 to $826. The current lowest deal is $663 via Kayak, for travel from Jul 28-Aug 27.

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Low $570

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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.

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Direct flights from Colombo to London

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Thu, Jul 16

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CMB - London

Colombo (CMB) - London (LHR)

$683

$707

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Tue, Jul 21

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CMB - London

Colombo (CMB) - London (LHR)

$658

$705

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Mon, Jul 27

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CMB - London

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Etihad Airways

$638

$673

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Wed, Jul 29

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CMB - London

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Etihad Airways

$636

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Fri, Jul 31

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CMB - London

Colombo (CMB) - London (LHR)

$636

$661

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Mon, Aug 3

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CMB - London

Colombo (CMB) - London (LTN)

Air Arabia

$748

$684

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

7 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 8

$902 → $729

19%

1 night

Aug 10 - Aug 11

$946 → $779

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Aug 7 - Aug 11

$941 → $782

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Aug 19 - Aug 27

$860 → $708

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Colombo - London route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares from Colombo to London are above the typical level for this route.

📅 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 from Colombo to London take 22h 45m.

The median flight time from Colombo to London is 22 hours and 45 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

British Airways and SriLankan Airlines offer direct flights.

British Airways and SriLankan Airlines offer direct flights from Colombo to London.

🏆 Airline highlight

British Airways offers direct flights to London.

British Airways is one of the airlines providing direct flights from Colombo to London.

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Deals are frequent on this route.

Deals on flights from Colombo to London are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

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 and a reliable alternative when London airports are congested.

📍 ~160 km from London (reachable by direct train)

💸 Flights from ~$832

Southampton (SOU)

Southampton Airport is a geographically close alternative with efficient processing times for domestic and European routes.

📍 ~110 km from London (reachable by direct train)

💸 Flights from ~$1,068

Bristol (BRS)

Bristol Airport is a major base for low-cost carriers, offering extensive European coverage.

📍 ~170 km from London (reachable by train and shuttle bus)

💸 Flights from ~$900

East Midlands (EMA)

East Midlands Airport is a strong alternative for low-cost holiday flights and is generally less crowded.

📍 ~170 km from London (reachable by bus from East Midlands Parkway)

Bournemouth (BOH)

Bournemouth Airport offers a simple, small terminal experience, relatively close to London.

📍 ~150 km from London (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1,111

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to London

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Colombo to London is typically 7-13 days before departure. During this period, the average price was around $780. Prices tend to be higher for bookings made further in advance, such as 28-59 days out, where the average price was $1185. Even last-minute bookings, within 0-6 days of travel, saw average prices of $845 across the trailing quarter.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Colombo to London was considered to be $508 or less. The median price for this route was $715. Prices above $1077 were in the higher range for this route. These figures are based on observations over a 90-day period.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Colombo to London include November, with a median price of $534, and March, with a median price of $583. February also offered competitive prices, with a median of $587. The annual median price for this route was $715, based on data from the trailing 270 days.

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