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$360+ Cheap flights from Bandaranaike Intl (CMB) to London (LON)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMB — LON
fev 7 — fev 141
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sáb 2/14
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Colombo (CMB) to London (LON). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated janeiro 8, 2026.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$734
(Etihad Airways)

One-way from

$360
(Etihad Airways)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$964

Good round-trip deal

$1,122 or less

Good one-way deal

$461 or less
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Colombo to London. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on janeiro 8, 2026.

This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
seg 3/24:20 pmCMB - LHR
1 stop19h 50mEtihad Airways
sex 4/179:45 pmLHR - CMB
1 stop12h 40mEtihad Airways
Deal found 1/5$734
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom 2/14:15 amCMB - LHR
1 stop14h 35mQatar Airways
qua 2/118:05 amLHR - CMB
1 stop12h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 1/7$737
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
qui 2/127:30 amCMB - LHR
1 stop17h 30mMultiple Airlines
sex 2/2710:15 pmLHR - CMB
2 stops16h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/7$748
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
qua 2/184:00 amCMB - LHR
1 stop13h 35mEtihad Airways
sáb 2/288:55 pmLHR - CMB
1 stop24h 25mEtihad Airways
Deal found 1/6$752
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
qua 2/1810:15 amCMB - LHR
1 stop15h 05mMultiple Airlines
sex 2/2710:15 pmLHR - CMB
2 stops16h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/7$753
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ter 2/34:00 amCMB - LHR
1 stop19h 40mEtihad Airways
qua 2/117:20 pmLHR - CMB
1 stop26h 00mEtihad Airways
Deal found 1/6$757
This Gulf Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gulf Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
qui 2/124:55 pmCMB - LHR
2 stops27h 20mGulf Air
qui 3/59:30 amLHR - CMB
2 stops18h 45mGulf Air
Deal found 1/7$759
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
qua 2/411:40 pmCMB - LHR
1 stop16h 55mAir India
dom 4/59:05 pmLHR - CMB
1 stop28h 05mAir India
Deal found 1/6$764
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sex 2/134:15 amCMB - LHR
1 stop15h 15mMultiple Airlines
sex 2/2710:15 pmLHR - CMB
2 stops16h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/7$773
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
qui 2/124:00 amCMB - LHR
1 stop13h 35mMultiple Airlines
sáb 2/286:40 amLHR - CMB
2 stops20h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/7$776
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
qua 2/411:40 pmCMB - LHR
1 stop24h 45mAir India
qua 2/118:30 pmLHR - CMB
1 stop13h 00mAir India
Deal found 1/7$783
This Gulf Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gulf Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
qui 2/124:55 pmCMB - LHR
2 stops27h 20mGulf Air
sáb 2/289:50 pmLHR - CMB
2 stops30h 25mGulf Air
Deal found 1/7$784

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Colombo to London that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated janeiro 8, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London that are best for you.

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CMB - LHR

CMBLHR

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

seg 3/2

4:20 pm-6:40 am

1 stop19h 50m

London Heathrow

sex 4/17

9:45 pm-2:55 pm

1 stop12h 40m

$734

ColomboLondon

CMB - LHR

CMBLHR

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

dom 2/1

4:15 am-1:20 pm

1 stop14h 35m

London Heathrow

qua 2/11

8:05 am-1:55 am

1 stop12h 20m

$737

ColomboLondon

CMB - LHR

CMBLHR

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

qua 2/18

4:00 am-12:05 pm

1 stop13h 35m

London Heathrow

sáb 2/28

8:55 pm-2:50 am

1 stop24h 25m

$752

ColomboLondon

CMB - LHR

CMBLHR

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

qui 2/12

4:55 pm-2:45 pm

2 stops27h 20m

London Heathrow

seg 3/2

9:50 pm-9:35 am

2 stops30h 15m

$759

ColomboLondon

CMB - LHR

CMBLHR

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

qui 2/12

4:55 pm-2:45 pm

2 stops27h 20m

London Heathrow

qui 3/5

9:30 am-9:45 am

2 stops18h 45m

$759

ColomboLondon

CMB - LHR

CMBLHR

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

qua 2/11

5:00 pm-6:35 am

2 stops19h 05m

London Heathrow

sáb 2/21

9:50 pm-9:45 am

2 stops30h 25m

$823

ColomboLondon

CMB - LHR

CMBLHR

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

sex 2/13

4:15 am-2:00 pm

1 stop15h 15m

London Heathrow

qua 3/4

10:15 pm-8:15 pm

2 stops16h 30m

$826

ColomboLondon

CMB - LHR

CMBLHR

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

qua 2/18

4:00 am-12:05 pm

1 stop13h 35m

London Heathrow

qui 3/5

6:40 am-8:10 am

2 stops20h 00m

$854

ColomboLondon

CMB - LHR

CMBLHR

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

sex 2/20

9:50 am-6:10 pm

1 stop13h 50m

London Heathrow

sex 2/27

8:55 pm-8:15 pm

1 stop17h 50m

$856

ColomboLondon

CMB - LHR

CMBLHR

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

ter 1/20

11:45 am-9:40 pm

1 stop15h 25m

London Heathrow

ter 1/27

8:15 pm-5:05 am

2 stops27h 20m

$869

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Colombo to London in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport-London flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport-London flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport-London flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport-London flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport-London flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Colombo to London

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to London from Colombo with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London

How far ahead should I book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Colombo to London. Price data was last updated on January 2, 2026.

Booking 75 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London (average of $536). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London in August is currently the most expensive (average of $815). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CMB to LON?

Find hourly flight availability from Colombo to London. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated janeiro 8, 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London

Explore weekly flight availability from Colombo to London. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated janeiro 8, 2026.

The most flights from CMB to LON are scheduled on a Monday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London?

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Abu Dhabi (AUH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 76% of 1-stop itineraries from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Abu Dhabi (AUH) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $791.

What’s the fastest layover option from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Dubai (DXB) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 13h 58m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Istanbul (IST) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 35m.

How often are flights from Colombo to London delayed?

About 15% of weekly flights between Colombo and London have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 130 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Colombo to London flights?

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Monday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Colombo to London flights?

Over the last year, SriLankan Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 15% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing London

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to London. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to London. Reviews last updated janeiro 8, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Qatar Airways, and Etihad Airways from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,463 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,463 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,463 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,702 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,463 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,361 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,463 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
SriLankan Airlines
6.8
Okay
78 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,463 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.
Air India
5.5
Fair
2,974 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,463 reviews

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Colombo to London. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London?

    Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, and Gulf Air can get you from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London in just under 14h 35m. Your travel time can differ by up to 12h 45m. Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport and London are separated by a distance of 5412 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London is Emirates. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $491 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Etihad Airways and British Airways, starting at $688 and $708 round-trip. Emirates is 46% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Qatar Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $219. Air India flights start at $302 while deals on Etihad Airways start at $325 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London?

    On average you can expect to pay $857 for a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London. The cheapest flight overall is $445 while the most popular route, (Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - London Heathrow) is currently priced at $1,689.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Colombo to London that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Colombo to London flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Colombo to London?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Colombo to London.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Colombo to London?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Colombo to London by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London (average of $536). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London in August is currently the most expensive (average of $815). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Colombo to London. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated janeiro 8, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
EmiratesCheapest$491Average$1,062FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$688Average$904FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
British AirwaysCheapest$708Average$913FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$712Average$896FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Air IndiaCheapest$723Average$843FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SriLankan AirlinesCheapest$922Average$1,214FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%

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