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The lowest prices found within the past 7 days from London to Colombo were £320 for one-way flights and £562 for return flights, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Cheap Flights from London to Colombo & Flight Information
Origin airport IATA code
LHR
Destination airport IATA code
CMB
Number of flight options
1
Return price
£562
Average flight time
15 hours 55 mins

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Colombo CMB Flight Information

Traveling From
London
Origin Airport IATA Code
LON
Traveling To
Colombo
Destination Airport IATA Code
CMB
Number of Airlines Serving
2
Available Airlines
Etihad Airways, China Eastern Airlines, Swiss International Air Lines, Qatar Airways, British Airways, Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines, Gulf Air, SriLankan Airlines
Distance
8714 km
Direct Flight Time
10 45
Flight Price
£562

Frequently asked questions

Is there a direct flight between London and Colombo?
Want to escape the hustle and bustle of day-to-day life for a while? Or maybe embark on a romantic getaway? Whatever your reason for jetting off to Colombo, SriLankan Airlines can get you there with direct flights from Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Colombo (CMB-Bandaranaike Intl.).
How long is a direct flight from London to Colombo?
The general flight time from London to Colombo is 10 hours and 45 minutes, while the distance is 5,400 miles. Get to your destination faster by flying direct and then discover the world at your own pace.
What are the best airports for London to Colombo flights?
Depart from Heathrow Airport (LHR) and then touch down at Colombo International Airport. Chances are that’s what you’ll be doing if you travel from London to Colombo.
What are some of the most popular airlines flying from London to Colombo?
The route between London and Colombo is a well-travelled one, so you’ll find a reasonable number of flights to choose from. If you’re not sure how to get the ball rolling, here are some of the best carriers to look into:

  • Air India with 91 flights every month.
  • Qatar Airways with 91 flights every month.
  • Emirates with 30 flights every month.
  • Cathay Pacific with 30 flights every month.
  • Singapore Airlines with 21 flights every month.
  • Oman Air with 17 flights every month.

How many flights are there from London to Colombo?
Organising a trip from London to Colombo is a breeze. With 12 daily flights to pick from, you can head off on your dream holiday whenever you like.
What are the cheapest days to book a flight?
This is one is easy to remember: Ticket Thursdays. We found that tickets booked on a Thursday resulted in the best deal on average in 2021. However, Friday can be the worst day to purchase plane tickets, as it was the day with the highest average ticket price based on flight demand on ebookers in 2021.
What are the cheapest days to fly?
When analysing flight demand on ebookers in 2021, Friday turned out to be the cheapest day to fly, with Tuesday as a close second. That’s definitely something to consider when booking your next trip! Thinking of traveling mid-week? It turns out that Wednesdays generally had the most expensive airline tickets, so keep this in mind when planning for your next trip.*According to flight demand on ebookers.com from January to December 2021. Savings are subject to change and may vary depending on selections made.

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Our advanced search tools and comprehensive filters help you find a flight that fits your budget. To search for cheap flights, just enter your travel dates and sort your results by price. With all available tickets listed lowest price first, it’s easy to select the one that’s easiest on your wallet.  

To find the cheapest flights from London to Colombo, you can also travel outside peak season. The more flexible you can be on travel dates, the easier it is to find those cheap flight tickets. We know, for example, that the cheapest time to travel between London to Colombo is April. In the current list of deals available, prices start at £562 and can rise to £743 for return flights.  

Find the best flight from London to Colombo  

Every day between London and Colombo, 2 flights from 2 airlines jet back and forth. And with ebookers, you can book tickets for any one of those flights. If you book a direct flight with Air Canada, SriLankan Airlines, you’ll arrive safely in your destination in around 10hours. If you can think of a quicker way to cover the 8714 km between null and null, let us know! 

Flights from London to Colombo — a great choice on great deals 

We only need a little information to give you a lot of choice. Just tell us when you’re planning your family holiday, long weekend, luxury getaway or quick business trip, and we’ll do the rest. And to keep your choice-making easy, we’ve given you plenty of ways to narrow down your search. Choose one-way, roundtrip or multi city flights, select your preferred airline, your time of arrival and departure and cabin class using the filters.  

Once you’ve told us what you want, we’ll show you what’s on offer. All you need to do is take your pick and start packing.  

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We want the experience of booking your flight from London to Colombo to be as simple as possible. That’s why we designed our search and filter options to make your life easy. Whether you are travelling on business or for pleasure, ebookers has you covered. 

When you’re ready to book, our service is always fast and transparent. We know plans change, so we have a range of flexible booking options. Choose between refundable bookings and flights with no charges should you need to rearrange and travel stress-free. 

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