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Cheapest return fare
$1,110
Typical prices: $1,251-$1,719
Air India
Mon 9/2Mon 16/2
CMB - LHR • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
$1,734
Typical prices: $1,788-$2,221
SriLankan Airlines
Sat 27/6Sun 30/8
CMB - LHR • Direct
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Air India
Cheapest • from $1,110 (return)
Qatar Airways
Best reviews • 7.4 score
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4 weeks
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October
Cheapest • 15% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Colombo to Heathrow (CMB-LHR)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Colombo 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Bandaranaike Intl to Heathrow

Mon, 9 Feb - Mon, 16 Feb
Air India Logo
17:05 - 11:30
CMB
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LHR
23h 55m
1 stop
Air India Logo
20:30 - 15:00
LHR
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CMB
13h 00m
1 stop
$1,110Air India
Tue, 24 Feb - Thu, 12 Mar
Etihad Airways Logo
04:00 - 06:40
CMB
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LHR
32h 10m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
20:55 - 20:15
LHR
-
CMB
17h 50m
1 stop
$1,118Etihad Airways
Wed, 18 Mar - Wed, 18 Mar
Air India Logo
09:40 - 18:55
CMB
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LHR
14h 45m
1 stop
Air India Logo
22:00 - 07:20
LHR
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CMB
27h 50m
1 stop
$1,131Air India
Fri, 8 May - Tue, 19 May
Gulf Air Logo
17:25 - 15:20
CMB
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LHR
26h 25m
2 stops
Gulf Air Logo
10:00 - 09:30
LHR
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CMB
19h 00m
2 stops
$1,145Gulf Air
Thu, 26 Feb - Tue, 10 Mar
Etihad Airways Logo
09:50 - 18:10
CMB
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LHR
13h 50m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
19:20 - 20:15
LHR
-
CMB
19h 25m
1 stop
$1,164Etihad Airways
Mon, 9 Feb - Mon, 16 Feb
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:35 - 11:30
CMB
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LHR
22h 25m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
21:05 - 22:15
LHR
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CMB
19h 40m
2 stops
$1,182Multiple Airlines
Tue, 17 Feb - Tue, 24 Feb
Air India Logo
17:05 - 11:30
CMB
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LHR
23h 55m
1 stop
Air India Logo
13:30 - 08:40
LHR
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CMB
13h 40m
1 stop
$1,184Air India
Thu, 26 Feb - Fri, 6 Mar
Multiple Airlines Logo
03:00 - 18:10
CMB
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LHR
20h 40m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:55 - 16:15
LHR
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CMB
20h 50m
2 stops
$1,188Multiple Airlines
Sat, 27 Jun - Sun, 30 Aug
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:00 - 18:45
CMB
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LHR
13h 15m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:00 - 08:35
LHR
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CMB
22h 05m
2 stops
$1,225Multiple Airlines
Thu, 26 Feb - Thu, 12 Mar
Etihad Airways Logo
09:50 - 18:10
CMB
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LHR
13h 50m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
20:55 - 20:15
LHR
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CMB
17h 50m
1 stop
$1,231Etihad Airways
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Bandaranaike Intl to Heathrow flights

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.

How much is a return flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport departing in February.

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

The average price of all round-trip 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 Tuesday and avoid Mondays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Colombo, you’ll find the best rates on Mondays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

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 round-trip 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 October, where tickets cost $1,245 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,669 and $1,623 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop stopover the cheapest option at $1,188 on average.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip 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 week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 12% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 15 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$566
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 10% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (14% more expensive 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.
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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 $566 for a one-way ticket and $1,110 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?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Colombo and London.

  • 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 Etihad Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Colombo to London are Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways. With an average price for the route of $1,592 and an overall rating of 7.4, Qatar Airways is the most popular choice. Etihad Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,640 and an overall rating of 7.3.

  • 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.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport

  • 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.

Prefer to fly direct from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to London Heathrow?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to London Heathrow.
Find which airlines fly direct from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to London Heathrow

Monday

SriLankan Airlines

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Tuesday

SriLankan Airlines

SriLankan Airlines

Wednesday

SriLankan Airlines

SriLankan Airlines

Thursday

SriLankan Airlines

SriLankan Airlines

Friday

SriLankan Airlines

SriLankan Airlines

Saturday

SriLankan Airlines

SriLankan Airlines

Sunday

SriLankan Airlines

SriLankan Airlines

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Direct returns

London Heathrow to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Monday

SriLankan Airlines

SriLankan Airlines

Tuesday

SriLankan Airlines

SriLankan Airlines

Wednesday

SriLankan Airlines

SriLankan Airlines

Thursday

SriLankan Airlines

SriLankan Airlines

Friday

SriLankan Airlines

SriLankan Airlines

Saturday

SriLankan Airlines

SriLankan Airlines

Sunday

SriLankan Airlines

SriLankan Airlines

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Reviews of the top 4 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.
7.4
Qatar AirwaysOverall score based on 3715 reviews
7.4Entertainment
7.5Boarding
7.4Comfort
7.9Crew
7.3Food
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The seat cushions are absolutely lacking, not sure if they know the passengers are traveling for 14 hours straight, but the padding made our back and butt ache like crazy. The entertainment console had its own problems, either the headphone jack wasn't working or the power outlet via usb or ac outlet was not working. Not to mention the seat handles were not adjustable in some planes in the middle or on the aisle. Qatar may be operating a very old fleet of planes to make as much profit as possible, but passengers may not be following them for long, should this treatment of its customers continue. Qatar, wake up and do it right by your customers, or they may not be your customers anymore.

4.0 OkayAnonymous, Jan 2026
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The seat cushions are absolutely lacking, not sure if they know the passengers are traveling for 14 hours straight, but the padding made our back and butt ache like crazy. The entertainment console had its own problems, either the headphone jack wasn't working or the power outlet via usb or ac outlet was not working. Not to mention the seat handles were not adjustable in some planes in the middle or on the aisle. Qatar may be operating a very old fleet of planes to make as much profit as possible, but passengers may not be following them for long, should this treatment of its customers continue. Qatar, wake up and do it right by your customers, or they may not be your customers anymore.

Looks like a local flight. Food was horrible. No entertainment system.

Paid $10 for wifi for full flight duration and the wifi wasn’t available after initial 2 hours

I wish the leg room was better for Economy especially for the outbound flights to India . The outbound flight to US and Qatar was good

It was excellent in all respects. I don’t think it needs any improvement

Terrible experience resolving missed connection after flight was delayed. 3 hour queue at transit desk, not enough staff, no organisation, worst ever flying experience.

The seats were uncomfortable. The service was poor. We bought internet for my family and myself and it didn’t work. The charger for our phone didn’t work. The service seemed like they were tired and exhausted and seemed a bit upset. It was not a good flight. Our flight from miami to Qatar was great but from Qatar to Tokyo was simply awful

The flight was smooth Thank God but the delays and changing gates for 3-4 times made me so tired of walking back and forth with heavy bags I thought I was going to pass out with heavy headaches but Thank God finally found the final gate and home safe. These delays happen anytime for important reasons so just be patient when you come across these situations.

The space was tight, hardly any leg room and the crew surprisingly were busy and did not take the time to attend to passengers, felt rushed. There was a delay for check in since the systems were down the airport staffs were accommodating

My experience with Qatar airway was very unsatisfactory. They lost my child’s stroller and I was told they found it and will send it to the hotel which was a lie. I had to go back to the airport baggage claim and pick up myself after trying to contact them many times!. There was a lack professional and communication. I am very disappointed in Qatar airway and will not be recommending them to friends and family nor will I be flying with them in the future.

It was mediocre. Honestly, the flight was late but that didn’t bother me as I had plenty of time. The only thing that bothered me is that the crew never asked to make the beds for us in business class. Maybe the crew was exhausted and that just didn’t occur to them.

Kayak and Aran grant issuing business class tickets without lounge access and sometimes 1 or 2 connections in economy class. It’s very disappointing to find out that after buying the ticket. Never buy tickets on kayak and Aran grant again

There was not any issues with the Etihad Airways. Staff was excellent and I love the variety of movies and games that they provided.

Was so disappointing. Business class with no TV, uncomfortable seats. Had much higher expectations.

I didn’t have a flight because it was a fraud and you allow it. Illl never use Kayak again!!!

It’s a business class ticket but they didn’t give a lounge access

Crew was amazing as usual. Very comfortable for a 13hour flight. Check in at ATL was terrible. Ticket counter charged me $200 for a small bag. Apparently Kayak sold me a zero luggage ticket. No carry on no checked. So the check in desk charged me a bullshit $200 dollar fee for a small gym bag weighing less than 20lbs. In true 3rd party ticket buying. This will turn into a finger pointing process between Kayak and Etihad. Now I'm going to have to ship my bag back in the mail a day ahead of my return flight.

Poor boarding with incorrect gate numbers. Poor service they told me to throw away brand new water bottles. Poor immigration officers most likely American who hates Muslims. Poor service in the plane with no Urdu language sign posted anywhere. Horrible seats with no comfort at all they think people traveling in economy are animals. Slow food and water services. Slow baggage arrival.

Etihad charged me for 2 check in bags. On Kayak search results price was showing 2 check in bags were included. Kayak need to reimburse me for these additional charges and metal agony and distress. Thanks.

In Colombo when I-drop my baggage Sri Lanka air line crew not polite way talk very rude

Poor, They have damaged my luggage and I have filed a claim at Colombo airport. They promised I will be in touch by the team within next 2 days but there is no One contacted me at all after 1 week. I then follow up again and received an email acknowledging my claim and claimed that they will reply in 12 days on investigation. Again, no response at all after that… Very disappointing…

From the checking, ground handlimg was very poor.seems new personal on duty,people qho suppose to be teaching them didnt see around.new people may mislead passenger, as of flt info boards, not give proper info.even informatiin counter people dont get uptodate info.makin big ques, totally disaster.guests were not happy about it.even boarding to aircraft some BC class pax sent to aft staircase, some aft pasx sent to front door.poor ground handling.may need to improove.

Nice crew.flight delay fromBKK for some ground prep issue I guess, crew serve well to guest, and respect to guest as well. As usual AC is old,and nt much comert in compare to other rehional airliners.other than that.all good

All good, on time, depart.only bad side was, airxraft is too old to be in business.hope ailine will manage somethinv somewhat.all good

Flight was on time.food is as usual good.Aircraft is old.old A320, seats aithout any display.crew serve well

Was good, comparatively. A330, with good crew set.on time depature. And crew try there best, to make thing efficient.

Spesific ,Crew and cabin manager, look after all pax on board despite being in a old A320 equipment.Got free seat upgrade as well,but old style seats, no much comfert on it.But food and the spesific crew, was amazing.maintain airlanka standerd.the cabin manager, who was so much keen,keen operate as per SOP.

Was got free upgrade, on old A320.aircraft is out dated kind of.bt service ,cabin manager, tried there best.and food was excelent.

When flying from Indian Sector, should be more prepared with Indian food

KAYAK Real time status update is not accurate.the flight inbound rejected and go around.and came back and land. Delay abt 30 min.still shows ontime.track ur self if u wana real time.and cabin crew s are nicer. Aircraft is jst ok.old airplane.and in midflight ,seems have some compressor issue.airconditioning was nt work properly either.I could litarary see guests were cheking if AC is working.bt on landing it start to gv cool.which probably some one intentionaly kept .which was so bad.even breathing was bit difficult.otjer than that.for me all ok.

I was unable to board the flight because I was unable to acquire a visa , Brexit changed my ability to get an ETA, I’m a Trinidad citizen and it takes weeks to get a visa

The issue was not with BA it was with the link yoiu sent fopr booking the flight

The space in the seat was okay, the staff were friendly, the entertainment system, my touch screen was not working and some of the films listed on the website for the flight were not available.

BA flight from London NY had old BC configuration with 2+3+2 seating with open seats which was not comfortable and lacked privacy

Flew business- but plane was dirty, food horrendous. Too many business class seats diluted service levels overall.

Loved the boarding option from Business class lounge, experience on flight was excellent, plenty of good food choices

I don’t think you’ll like the shoulder require people to pay to reserve seats. Also for the people in the bulkhead row the luggage locker nearest to their seats should be vacant. Both sides were filled with crew or airport items.

Experience was bad. In business class, they ran out of food choices. Luggage was delayed by 2 days in both to and fro flights, ground staff was not helpful, took 3 hours to log the complaint for missing luggage.

We got delayed for 3 hours and. Missed the connection. This is the 3rd time this happened with this airline

Staff except one has poor attitude. No cabin crew seen for several hours during the flight in business class. It felt like I was traveling in economy Drinks bad in business class Flight was late for no obvious reasen and I missed my flight to Miami I was put in a 3 star hotel in London although I was traveling in business class. Dinner was aweful at the hotel Overall very poor experience

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