Are there direct flights from London to Colombo?

Historically, direct flights from London to Colombo have been less common, accounting for approximately 5.9% of all flights observed over a 90-day period. When direct flights are not available, travelers typically encounter itineraries with connecting flights. On average, flights with stopovers historically involved about 2 connections to reach Colombo from London.

How long does it take to fly from London to Colombo?

The typical direct flight from London to Colombo covers a distance of 8716 kilometers and takes approximately 10 hours and 25 minutes. For flights involving one stop, the median travel time historically extends to about 15 hours and 40 minutes. This duration includes the layover time. Travelers should account for these differences when planning their journey.

How often do London to Colombo flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the London to Colombo route have shown frequent drops. This indicates that opportunities for finding deals appear regularly. Travelers monitoring this route over a 30-day period can typically expect to see price fluctuations that may present more favorable booking options.

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London to Colombo: Overview

Insights for flights from London to Colombo

Fares for flights from London to Colombo are right now above the typical level. Historically, prices for this route typically range from $901–$1657, with a median of $1253. Only about 7% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding cheap flights from London to Colombo may require some flexibility.

When is the cheapest time to fly from London to Colombo? The data indicates that April is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $726. Following closely are May, with a median of $746, and February, with a median of $753. Planning your trip during these months could lead to significant savings.

A typical journey from London to Colombo takes about 10h 25m, including connections. This is a long-haul route, covering a substantial distance of 8716 km. Given that most itineraries connect at least once, the overall travel time can vary significantly depending on the number and duration of stopovers.

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with only 5.9% of recent fares being direct flights from London to Colombo. For connecting flights, the typical number of stopovers is 2. New deals for this route appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert can help you track fare changes effectively.

How much is a round trip from London to Colombo

Regular price: £421 - £484

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

The regular price range for this route is £421-£484. The current lowest deal is £425 with Wizz Air, for travel from Nov 6-Nov 29.

now £425

Low £421

High £484

The cheapest time to fly from London to Colombo

The cheapest month to fly from London to Colombo is February, with a median price of $608. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $1957. Prices are generally lower from February to November.

February

Cheapest

Flights from £608

December

Most Expensive

Flights from £1,957

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from London to Colombo

British Airways

Last-minute flights going from London to Colombo

Sat, Oct 10

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Colombo

London (STN) - Colombo (CMB)

Valuair

£631

£464

One-way

Sun, Oct 11

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Colombo

London (STN) - Colombo (CMB)

Valuair

£634

£465

One-way

Sun, Oct 11

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Colombo

London (STN) - Colombo (CMB)

Valuair

£637

£467

One-way

Tue, Oct 13

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Colombo

London (STN) - Colombo (CMB)

Valuair

£666

£474

One-way

Sat, Oct 17

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Colombo

London (STN) - Colombo (CMB)

Valuair

£694

£486

One-way

Sun, Oct 18

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Colombo

London (STN) - Colombo (CMB)

Valuair

£696

£482

One-way

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

15 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 19

£862 → £518

40%

8 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 10

£834 → £513

38%

3 nights

Sep 21 - Sep 24

£819 → £500

39%

2 nights

Jan 18 - Jan 20

£764 → £450

41%

Popular Airports to fly from London to Colombo

London - Colombo route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for London to Colombo are above the typical level, with 7% good prices.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in April for the best prices

Historically, April, May, and February offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 10h 25m

Direct flights from London to Colombo typically take 10h 25m; connecting flights average 20h 20m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

British Airways offers direct flights

British Airways is one 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, appearing within a 30-day window.

London main airports to depart from

Luton (LTN)

Cheapest

Luton offers the cheapest flights to Colombo, making it a budget-friendly option for your trip.

📍 ~44 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£394

Gatwick (LGW)

Gatwick is a convenient departure point for flights to Colombo, offering a range of options.

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

💸 Flights from ~£421

Heathrow (LHR)

Heathrow provides extensive flight options to Colombo, suitable for many travel preferences.

📍 ~23 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£507

London City (LCY)

London City is a close-to-center option for flights to Colombo, ideal for quick access.

📍 ~13 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£602

London Southend (SEN)

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

📍 ~57 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£452

London Stansted (STN)

London Stansted is another viable option for flights to Colombo, providing various choices.

📍 ~49 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£412

Colombo main airports to arrive at

Bandaranaike International (CMB)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~28 km from Colombo (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~£387

Airports nearby Colombo used as alternative

Mattala Rajapaksa International (HRI)

Mattala Rajapaksa International (HRI) is an international alternative, though with significantly lower flight frequency.

📍 ~180 km from Colombo (reachable by car)

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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 observed was $1003. Booking within 0-6 days of departure saw an average price of $1097, while booking 60+ days out showed a higher average of $1479. Analyzing trends over a 90-day window suggests that planning within the 28-59 day range can lead to more favorable pricing.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from London to Colombo is considered to be $901 or less. The median price for this route was $1253. Prices can vary, with 75% of observed fares falling below $1657. Travelers aiming for a more economical trip should target prices around or below the $901 threshold.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from London to Colombo include April, May, and February. In April, the median price was $726, while May saw a median of $746. February also offered competitive pricing with a median of $753. These months typically present more affordable options compared to the annual median price of $1253, based on data from the trailing 270 days.

London to Colombo: Overview

Insights for flights from London to Colombo

How much is a round trip from London to Colombo

Regular price: £421 - £484

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

The regular price range for this route is £421-£484. The current lowest deal is £425 with Wizz Air, for travel from Nov 6-Nov 29.

now £425

Low £421

High £484

The cheapest time to fly from London to Colombo

February

Cheapest

Flights from £608

December

Most Expensive

Flights from £1,957

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from London to Colombo

British Airways

Last-minute flights going from London to Colombo

Sat, Oct 10

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Colombo

London (STN) - Colombo (CMB)

Valuair

£631

£464

One-way

Sun, Oct 11

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Colombo

London (STN) - Colombo (CMB)

Valuair

£634

£465

One-way

Sun, Oct 11

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Colombo

London (STN) - Colombo (CMB)

Valuair

£637

£467

One-way

Tue, Oct 13

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Colombo

London (STN) - Colombo (CMB)

Valuair

£666

£474

One-way

Sat, Oct 17

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Colombo

London (STN) - Colombo (CMB)

Valuair

£694

£486

One-way

Sun, Oct 18

⌛ Last-Minute

STN - Colombo

London (STN) - Colombo (CMB)

Valuair

£696

£482

One-way

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

15 nights

Dec 4 - Dec 19

£862 → £518

40%

8 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 10

£834 → £513

38%

3 nights

Sep 21 - Sep 24

£819 → £500

39%

2 nights

Jan 18 - Jan 20

£764 → £450

41%

Popular Airports to fly from London to Colombo

London - Colombo route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for London to Colombo are above the typical level, with 7% good prices.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in April for the best prices

Historically, April, May, and February offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 10h 25m

Direct flights from London to Colombo typically take 10h 25m; connecting flights average 20h 20m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

British Airways offers direct flights

British Airways is one 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, appearing within a 30-day window.

London main airports to depart from

Luton (LTN)

Cheapest

Luton offers the cheapest flights to Colombo, making it a budget-friendly option for your trip.

📍 ~44 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£394

Gatwick (LGW)

Gatwick is a convenient departure point for flights to Colombo, offering a range of options.

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

💸 Flights from ~£421

Heathrow (LHR)

Heathrow provides extensive flight options to Colombo, suitable for many travel preferences.

📍 ~23 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£507

London City (LCY)

London City is a close-to-center option for flights to Colombo, ideal for quick access.

📍 ~13 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£602

London Southend (SEN)

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

📍 ~57 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£452

London Stansted (STN)

London Stansted is another viable option for flights to Colombo, providing various choices.

📍 ~49 km from London city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~£412

Colombo main airports to arrive at

Bandaranaike International (CMB)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~28 km from Colombo (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~£387

Airports nearby Colombo used as alternative

Mattala Rajapaksa International (HRI)

Colombo, Sri Lanka

94% AI deal score

$7,821

$3,615

Save $4,206

SriLankan Airlines

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Colombo

Cheap Flights from London to Colombo

Today’s best flight deals from London to Colombo

London to Colombo: Overview

Insights for flights from London to Colombo

How much is a round trip from London to Colombo

The cheapest time to fly from London to Colombo

Direct flights from London to Colombo

Last-minute flights going from London to Colombo

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

Popular Airports to fly from London to Colombo

London - Colombo route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in April for the best prices

Direct flights average 10h 25m

Connecting flights are dominant

British Airways offers direct flights

Deals are frequent for this route

London main airports to depart from

Colombo main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Colombo used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Colombo

Best Elite deals to Colombo

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Colombo

When is the best time to book flights from London to Colombo?

How much should a flight from London to Colombo cost?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from London to Colombo?

Are there direct flights from London to Colombo?

How long does it take to fly from London to Colombo?

How often do London to Colombo flight prices drop?

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London to Colombo: Overview

Insights for flights from London to Colombo

How much is a round trip from London to Colombo

The cheapest time to fly from London to Colombo

Direct flights from London to Colombo

Last-minute flights going from London to Colombo

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

Popular Airports to fly from London to Colombo

London - Colombo route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Fly in April for the best prices

Direct flights average 10h 25m

Connecting flights are dominant

British Airways offers direct flights

Deals are frequent for this route

London main airports to depart from

Colombo main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Colombo used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Colombo

Best Elite deals to Colombo

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How much should a flight from London to Colombo cost?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from London to Colombo?