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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.

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.

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.

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. 

Only SriLankan Airlines operates flights between Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport and London Heathrow Airport.

Flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport usually depart from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (CMB) and arrive at London Heathrow (LHR).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• SriLankan Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average $1,235 return via Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH), compared with $1,686 for direct.

One-stop flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport most commonly connect through:

• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 43% of one-stop connections
• Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) – 39% of one-stop connections
• Dubai Intl (DXB) – 8% of one-stop connections
• Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl (BOM) – 4% of one-stop connections

Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 17% on the Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $1,218 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $1,454, a difference of $236. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport route, 15% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 43 minutes.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Hyde Park is one of the most viewed places in London Heathrow Airport on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 02:25 and lands at 14:01
• Latest: departs at 13:10 and lands at 00:46.

The flight takes about 11h 36m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 13% above the route average of $1,283. Book 15 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport takes 11h 36m, covering 14,016 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $1,041 to $7,210. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $524, which is 26% below the typical average for this route.

SriLankan Airlines is the only airline operating Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport flights. 85% of its flights are on time.

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 14h 09m, compared to 14h 18m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) and 14h 20m via Dubai Intl (DXB).

London Heathrow Airport is 4 hours behind Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (British Time vs India Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $10 for economy cars. Top options include:
• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• Europcar
• Alamo
• Hertz

Return flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport range from $1,132 to $1,570, with an average of $1,283 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,132 counts as a good deal.