Find Cheap Flights from Colombo to London (CMB - LON)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Colombo to London and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$693	Air India 1 stop 25 hr Mon, Feb 9 — Mon, Feb 23	The cheapest round-trip flight from Colombo to London is currently $693
Cheapest one-way flight	$360	Air India 1 stop 22 hr Wed, Dec 3	The cheapest one-way flight from Colombo to London is currently $360
Cheapest nonstop flights	$926	SriLankan Nonstop 12 hr Thu, Dec 18 — Sat, Jan 3	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Colombo to London is currently $926
Last-minute weekend getaway	$753	Etihad 1 stop 20 hr Thu, Nov 20 — Sun, Nov 23	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Colombo to London is currently $753
Cheapest business class flights	$2,198	Air India 1 stop 17 hr Thu, Dec 25 — Wed, Jan 7	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Colombo to London is currently $2,198

Fastest flight	11 hr 50 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Colombo to London takes 11 hr 50 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Colombo to London is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.

January Cheapest	Typical prices: $660–1,250
July Most expensive	Typical prices: $840–950

Popular airlines from Colombo to London

SriLankan

Nonstop

from $926

Typical price: $970–1,600

9 weekly nonstop flights

CMB - LHR Every day
Emirates

from $827

Typical price: $840–1,200

202 weekly connecting flights

CMB - LGW, LHR, STN Every day
Qatar Airways

from $787

Typical price: $780–1,150

147 weekly connecting flights

CMB - LGW, LHR Every day
Etihad

from $848

Typical price: $750–1,250

55 weekly connecting flights

CMB - LHR Every day
Turkish Airlines

from $974

Typical price: $870–2,200

47 weekly connecting flights

CMB - LGW, LHR Every day
Air China

36 weekly connecting flights

CMB - LGW, LHR Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun

Popular airports near Colombo

Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)

Colombo Sri Lanka 40 min 17 mi
Koggala Air Force Base (KCT)

Koggala Sri Lanka 2 hr 18 min 71 mi
Weerawila Airport (WRZ)

Weerawila Sri Lanka 3 hr 38 min 105 mi
Sigiriya Airport (GIU)

Sigiriya Sri Lanka 3 hr 40 min 93 mi

Popular airports near London

Heathrow Airport (LHR)

London United Kingdom 47 min 14 mi
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

London United Kingdom 1 hr 27 min 25 mi
London Stansted Airport (STN)

London United Kingdom 1 hr 5 min 30 mi
London Luton Airport (LTN)

London United Kingdom 1 hr 9 min 27 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Colombo to London

When are the cheapest days to fly from Colombo to London?

The cheapest flights from Colombo to London are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $660 to $1,250.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Colombo to London?

The cheapest round-trip flight from Colombo to London recently found on Google Flights was with Air India from $693. The cheapest one-way flight was with Air India from $360.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest SriLankan flight from Colombo to London is $926, flying from Dec 18 to Jan 3.
The cheapest Emirates flight from Colombo to London is $827, flying from Feb 12 to Feb 25.
The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Colombo to London is $787, flying from Nov 17 to Dec 2.
The cheapest Etihad flight from Colombo to London is $848, flying from Jan 22 to Feb 4.
The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Colombo to London is $974, flying from Nov 16 to Dec 2.

What are the cheapest flights from Colombo to London?

The cheapest round-trip flight from Colombo to London starts at $693 from Mon, Feb 9 to Mon, Feb 23. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $360 and departs on Wed, Dec 3.

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

11 hr 50 min is the shortest flight time from Colombo to London.

When should you fly to London, United Kingdom?

London is a year-round destination, getting busiest Jun–Sep and in the run-up to Christmas and New Year (Dec). Jul–Aug is when many Europeans take holidays, so visitors may face more crowds and limited availability of hotel rooms. Key events include the London Marathon (Apr), Notting Hill Carnival (Aug) and Frieze London art fair (Oct). Sep–May is the city's primary season for theatre, opera, ballet and classical music. Summer’s warmer weather brings many free outdoor music and theatre festivals.

How do I find cheap dates to fly from Colombo to London?

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Colombo to London.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What is the best airline to fly from Colombo to London?

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Colombo to London really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Colombo to London.

In terms of nonstop flights, SriLankan is the most popular. SriLankan offers 9 nonstop flights per week. SriLankan flies from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Heathrow Airport (LHR) .

In terms of flights, Emirates is the most popular. Emirates offers 202 connecting flights per week. Emirates flies from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) , Heathrow Airport (LHR) , London Stansted Airport (STN) .

Other popular airlines flying from Colombo to London are:

Qatar Airways offers 147 connecting flights per week. Qatar Airways flies from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) , Heathrow Airport (LHR) .
Etihad offers 55 connecting flights per week. Etihad flies from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Heathrow Airport (LHR) .
Turkish Airlines offers 47 connecting flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) , Heathrow Airport (LHR) .
Air China offers 36 connecting flights per week. Air China flies from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to London Gatwick Airport (LGW) , Heathrow Airport (LHR) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Colombo and London.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Colombo to London?

The cheapest round-trip flight from Colombo to London recently found on Google Flights was with Air India from $693. The cheapest one-way flight was with Air India from $360.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest SriLankan flight from Colombo to London is $926, flying from Dec 18 to Jan 3.
The cheapest Emirates flight from Colombo to London is $827, flying from Feb 12 to Feb 25.
The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Colombo to London is $787, flying from Nov 17 to Dec 2.
The cheapest Etihad flight from Colombo to London is $848, flying from Jan 22 to Feb 4.
The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Colombo to London is $974, flying from Nov 16 to Dec 2.

Which airlines have direct flights from Colombo to London?

SriLankan flies direct from Colombo to London.

There are 9 SriLankan direct flights from Colombo to London per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

Which airline provides the cheapest last-minute getaway flight from Colombo to London?

The cheapest last-minute deal between Colombo and London at price $753 is offered by Etihad from Thu, Nov 20 to Sun, Nov 23.

Which airlines have direct flights from Colombo to London?

SriLankan flies direct from Colombo to London.

There are 9 SriLankan direct flights from Colombo to London per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

When are direct flights from Colombo to London available?

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

What are the cheapest direct flights from Colombo to London?

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Colombo and London start at $926 from Thu, Dec 18 to Sat, Jan 3 with SriLankan.

How can I find nonstop flights from Colombo to London?

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Colombo to London, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

What are the cheapest business class flights from Colombo to London?

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Colombo and London start at $2,198 from Thu, Dec 25 to Wed, Jan 7 with Air India.

What are the cheapest economy class flights from Colombo to London?

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Colombo and London start at $693 from Mon, Feb 9 to Mon, Feb 23.

How can I book business class trips from Colombo to London?

To book business class trips from Colombo to London, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

Are there any last-minute deals from Colombo to London next weekend?

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Colombo and London starts at $753 from Thu, Nov 20 to Sun, Nov 23 with Etihad.

Which airline provides the cheapest last-minute getaway flight from Colombo to London?

The cheapest last-minute deal between Colombo and London at price $753 is offered by Etihad from Thu, Nov 20 to Sun, Nov 23.

How can I find last-minute flight deals from Colombo to London?

To find last-minute flight deals from Colombo to London, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.