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Find cheap flights from Colombo to London from $824

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Cheap flight deals from Bandaranaike Intl to Heathrow (CMB-LHR)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Bandaranaike Intl to Heathrow that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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21:20 - 18:40CMB-LHR
25h 50m1 stop
21:20 - 19:00LHR-CMB
41h 10m1 stop
$1,342China Eastern
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Fri, 24 May - Tue, 28 May
06:50 - 16:00CMB-LHR
13h 40m1 stop
22:25 - 05:20LHR-CMB
26h 25m1 stop
$1,378Turkish Airlines
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Tue, 21 May - Tue, 28 May
00:50 - 19:15CMB-LHR
22h 55m1 stop
20:50 - 23:35LHR-CMB
22h 15m1 stop
$1,383Singapore Airlines
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Wed, 18 Sep - Wed, 9 Oct
11:10 - 20:25CMB-LHR
13h 45m1 stop
15:05 - 09:40LHR-CMB
14h 05m1 stop
$1,417Qatar Airways
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Thu, 19 Sep - Wed, 9 Oct
17:00 - 06:55CMB-LHR
18h 25m2 stops
10:00 - 09:05LHR-CMB
18h 35m2 stops
$1,420Gulf Air
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Tue, 21 May - Tue, 28 May
03:35 - 13:15CMB-LHR
14h 10m1 stop
15:05 - 09:00LHR-CMB
13h 25m1 stop
$1,485Qatar Airways
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Mon, 13 May - Tue, 21 May
17:00 - 06:55CMB-LHR
18h 25m2 stops
22:05 - 09:05LHR-CMB
30h 30m2 stops
$1,533Gulf Air
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Wed, 15 May - Tue, 9 Jul
13:05 - 20:00CMB-LHR
11h 25mdirect
21:30 - 12:45LHR-CMB
10h 45mdirect
$1,745SriLankan Airlines
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Fri, 24 May - Tue, 28 May
13:05 - 20:00CMB-LHR
11h 25mdirect
21:30 - 12:45LHR-CMB
10h 45mdirect
$1,800SriLankan Airlines
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Wed, 15 May - Tue, 9 Jul
00:50 - 15:40CMB-LHR
19h 20m1 stop
20:50 - 23:35LHR-CMB
22h 15m1 stop
$2,216Singapore Airlines
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Tue, 14 May - Thu, 11 Jul

Flights from Bandaranaike Intl to Heathrow - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Bandaranaike Intl to Heathrow to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Colombo to London?

The average price of all flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from Colombo to London, you should consider leaving on a Wednesday and avoid Tuesdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Colombo, you’ll find the best rates on Sundays and the most expensive ones on Fridays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport is May, where tickets cost $1,580 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are September and January, where the average cost of tickets is $2,087 and $2,017 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 76 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Colombo to London?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the past 3 days, the cheapest one-way tickets to London from Colombo were found on Qatar Airways ($824) and Etihad Airways ($842), and the lowest return tickets were found on China Eastern ($1,342) and Turkish Airlines ($1,378).

Which airlines fly direct between Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport and London Heathrow Airport?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport.
There is just one airline that flies from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport direct and that is SriLankan Airlines. The best one-way deal found from SriLankan Airlines for the route is $1,857.

How many flights are there between Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport and London Heathrow Airport per day?

There is a maximum of 1 direct flight a day that takes off from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport and lands in London Heathrow Airport, with an average flight time of 11h 25m. The most common departure time is 13:00 and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 7 flights.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport and London Heathrow Airport?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Business and Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Colombo to London take?

Direct flights from Colombo generally make it to London in 11h 25m. The flying distance between the two cities is 14,016 km.

What’s the earliest departure time from Colombo to London?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport at 13:05 and will be landing in London Heathrow Airport at 20:00.

What’s the latest departure time from Colombo to London?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport jets off at 13:05 and lands at 20:00.

Good to know

Low season

January

High season

July

Cheapest flight

$824
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 11% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 6% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Bandaranaike Intl to Heathrow

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Bandaranaike Intl to Heathrow based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Colombo to London flights

  • What are the recommended public transport options to Colombo airport?

    In less than 30 minutes, you can conveniently access Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) by taking direct buses from the central bus stand known as Pettah. Train is another option to access the airport but keep in mind that Katunayaka South Station is the nearest train station and it is located 0.6 miles away from the Colombo (CMB) Airport.

  • What are the parking facilities at Colombo Airport?

    If you arrive at Colombo Airport (CMB) by car then you can choose one of the two parking options at the airport. Terminal Car Park is located next to the terminal and has a capacity of 400 vehicles. Naikanda Remote Car Park is located 300 meters away and offers cheaper parking rates.

  • Which airlines offer direct flights from Colombo (CMB) to London Heathrow?

    If you are looking to book a direct flight to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) then keep in mind that ColoSriLankan Airlines is the only company that operates direct flights between these two destinations. Qatar Airways, British Airways and Emirates are three companies that have flights with one stopover, with transfer flights from the cities including Doha and Dubai.

  • What hotels close to Colombo Airport are recommended?

    There are several airports that are located in or close to Colombo Airport, perfect if you need to catch an early flight the following morning to London Heathrow Airport. The Serendiva Transit Hotel is located inside the airport, on the 2nd level, and the Airport City Hotel is located around 10 minutes by foot from the airport. 

  • What is the cheapest flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport was $539 for a one-way ticket and $878 for a return.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Colombo to London?

    The Airbus A330-300 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Colombo to London flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Colombo to London?

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Colombo and London, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Colombo to London?

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

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Colombo to London, Qatar Airways or SriLankan Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Colombo to London are Qatar Airways and SriLankan Airlines. With an average price for the route of $1,597 and an overall rating of 7.7, Qatar Airways is the most popular choice. SriLankan Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $2,087 and an overall rating of 7.2.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Colombo to London?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Colombo to London.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Colombo to London?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to London from Colombo is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Colombo to London?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to London with an airline and back to Colombo with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Colombo to London?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to London from Colombo up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Colombo to London

  • London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is a highly convenient option for reaching central London effortlessly, thanks to its direct connectivity to the city centre via both the Piccadilly Underground line and the Elizabeth train line.
  • If you're flying from Colombo (CMB)  to London Heathrow Airport, you have the option to choose a more eco-friendly flight by utilising the "Less CO2" filter available on the KAYAK website. By using this filter, you can discover flights that have lower carbon dioxide emissions, allowing you to prioritise environmentally conscious air travel. Air India and SriLankan Airlines are two options that offer flights with reduced CO2 emission.
  • If you are planning to fly Economy Class and only with checked baggage, it is better to keep in mind that the maximum allowance for checked baggage is 30 kg for SriLankan Airlines, 20 kg for Etihad and 23 kg for Lufthansa Airlines.
  • If you are flying with your infant, a comfortable bassinet for your infant would be ideal for you to make your flight less tiring. SriLankan Airlines is offering bassinets for their guests travelling with their infants. The availability of these bassinets is limited, and they are provided on a first-come, first-served basis. It is advised to verify during check-in or bag drop if you have already reserved a seat with bassinet.
  • Given that flights from Colombo to London Heathrow usually have a duration exceeding 10 hours, it is recommended to consider upgrading to First Class in order to enhance the comfort of your trip. Numerous airlines often offer the opportunity to upgrade for a small additional charge, even after you have made your initial booking. This can be a more economical choice compared to purchasing a First Class ticket directly.
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Prefer to fly direct from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to London Heathrow?

Find which airlines fly direct from Bandaranaike Intl to Heathrow, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to London Heathrow

Monday

Air Canada, SriLankan Airlines

Air Canada, SriLankan Airlines

Tuesday

Air Canada, SriLankan Airlines

Air Canada, SriLankan Airlines

Wednesday

Air Canada, SriLankan Airlines

Air Canada, SriLankan Airlines

Thursday

Air Canada, SriLankan Airlines

Air Canada, SriLankan Airlines

Friday

Air Canada, SriLankan Airlines

Air Canada, SriLankan Airlines

Saturday

Air Canada, SriLankan Airlines

Air Canada, SriLankan Airlines

Sunday

Air Canada, SriLankan Airlines

Air Canada, SriLankan Airlines

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Direct returns

London Heathrow to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Monday

Air Canada, SriLankan Airlines

Air Canada, SriLankan Airlines

Tuesday

Air Canada, SriLankan Airlines

Air Canada, SriLankan Airlines

Wednesday

Air Canada, SriLankan Airlines

Air Canada, SriLankan Airlines

Thursday

Air Canada, SriLankan Airlines

Air Canada, SriLankan Airlines

Friday

Air Canada, SriLankan Airlines

Air Canada, SriLankan Airlines

Saturday

Air Canada, SriLankan Airlines

Air Canada, SriLankan Airlines

Sunday

Air Canada, SriLankan Airlines

Air Canada, SriLankan Airlines

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Top airlines flying from Bandaranaike Intl to Heathrow

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Colombo to London. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Bandaranaike Intl to Heathrow? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.7
Qatar AirwaysOverall score based on 4450 reviews
7.5Food
7.8Boarding
7.7Entertainment
7.7Comfort
8.2Crew
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Good staff, good intent, decent entertainment. More seat space would always be of benefit

10.0 ExcellentDavid, Apr 2024DOH - LHR
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Good staff, good intent, decent entertainment. More seat space would always be of benefit

It was good no problems made it on time for the next flight overseas!

I found it weird that the quality of the flight different from Australia to Doha than the Doha to Berlin leg. The quality of the toiletries pack (was in a box from Australia) and then a proper bag from Doha. The biggest variation was the inflight entertainment, which had a significantly shorter amount of content compared to the Doha flight. My QSuite seat was also broken and did not recline all the way flat. Wasn’t the best and I wouldn’t be happy if I’d paid cash for the flight.

All over with Qatar airlines my experience was really bad due to delays and then putting me on different airlines and after 8 hours of wait I had to listen to their is no plane to fly for another 24 hours. Wore experience ever.

Too many boarding protocols. Never experienced with other international flights.

No separate queue for business class/platinum passengers. I had to stay in the long queue to board. I requested breakfast before landing, but the crew didn't offer, except a coffee with milk. No tea with milk was available. Had asked for cookies, but didn't receive them. The crew in the business class was not good in terms of service..

I had never seen any cabin crews behaving like that. They are not at all professionally fit for this job

Crews are very rude and unhelpful. Cramped seats in economy. Foods are useless

The business class experience was awesome - I will be using QATAR airways again and it'll be business class again - appreciate the privileges afforded to the business class clients - thank you.

Okay not so good or great. The flight operated by Indigo is worst from boarding to luggage handling and food. Damaged one luggage and delayed another luggage. Still did not get it, since 2 days.

Very good crew, very efficient. Unfortunately not all items listed in duty free catalog were available.

Many changes need to be addressed from airport check in to flight departure. If they observe other major airlines, then they can expect what Sri Lankan airlines need to update their procedures.

Very professional and well managed. On time, great staff and comfortable.

Smooth takeoff and landing. Best service experience in all our travels over the years. Caring and attentive crew. Loved our flight to and fro.

not looking like a national flag carrier.. both the ground team and flight team are far from being kind and helpful. Not sure what's wrong.

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Terrible experience. Unexpected wait due to staff delay was not taken proper care. Food inflight could be better where as flight attendees on flight hospitality was 100%

Aircraft used fir this route was pretty old. Seats 💺 were hard & difficult to reclaim although it was flat bed

Because of the bubble agreement b/w India and Srilanka, I was not allowed to board the flight to Columbo. My experience about airport representatives was good. They were through in their job and saved my family from getting stuck in Columbo (as I would not be able to fly to Doha because of bubble agreement). So by their prompt attention, such a catastrophe was avoided. For this reason, even without flying with them, I would rate them 7/10.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Colombo to London found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
13/5Mon
1 stopQatar Airways
13h 45mCMB-LHR
$824
29/7Mon
3 stops
33h 50mCMB-LHR
$839
12/5Sun
1 stopEtihad Airways
34h 40mCMB-LHR
$842
14/5Tue
1 stopEmirates
15h 50mCMB-LHR
$917
1/6Sat
1 stopEtihad Airways
30h 55mCMB-LHR
$943
6/9Fri
1 stopEmirates
16h 30mCMB-LHR
$969
29/10Tue
1 stopSingapore Airlines
20h 05mCMB-LHR
$973
14/8Wed
1 stopSingapore Airlines
19h 20mCMB-LHR
$1,200
31/7Wed
directSriLankan Airlines
11h 25mCMB-LHR
$1,371
29/7Mon
directSriLankan Airlines
11h 25mCMB-LHR
$1,464

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Colombo (CMB)Sri Lanka

Destination:

London (LHR)United Kingdom

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