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$393+ 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 5/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMB — LON
May 15 — May 221
Fri 5/15
Fri 5/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Colombo to London
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This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
Wed 5/279:50 pm
CMB
-
LHR
1 stop13h 40m
Etihad Airways
Sat 5/309:45 pm
LHR
-
CMB
1 stop12h 40m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 4/14$710
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
Thu 4/234:15 am
CMB
-
LHR
1 stop15h 20m
Etihad Airways
Tue 5/128:45 pm
LHR
-
CMB
1 stop19h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 4/14$714
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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.
Tue 4/214:15 am
CMB
-
LHR
1 stop19h 35m
Etihad Airways
Tue 6/29:45 pm
LHR
-
CMB
1 stop18h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 4/13$715
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
Tue 4/214:15 am
CMB
-
LHR
1 stop15h 20m
Etihad Airways
Sat 4/258:45 pm
LHR
-
CMB
1 stop19h 25m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 4/14$716
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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.
Mon 4/205:00 pm
CMB
-
LHR
1 stop18h 55m
Etihad Airways
Mon 4/279:10 pm
LHR
-
CMB
1 stop19h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 4/13$718
This Gulf Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/11. 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.
Fri 5/85:20 pm
CMB
-
LHR
2 stops26h 30m
Gulf Air
Fri 5/1510:00 am
LHR
-
CMB
2 stops19h 10m
Gulf Air
Deal found 4/11$719
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/11. 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.
Wed 5/611:20 am
CMB
-
LHR
1 stop24h 45m
Qatar Airways
Mon 5/113:25 pm
LHR
-
CMB
1 stop20h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/11$720
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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.
Thu 6/44:05 am
CMB
-
LHR
1 stop20h 30m
Qatar Airways
Wed 6/174:00 pm
LHR
-
CMB
1 stop12h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/10$721
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/12. 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.
Thu 4/308:20 pm
CMB
-
LHR
1 stop16h 10m
Qatar Airways
Wed 6/178:05 am
LHR
-
CMB
1 stop13h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/12$722
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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.
Tue 4/218:20 pm
CMB
-
LHR
1 stop16h 10m
Qatar Airways
Tue 6/29:45 pm
LHR
-
CMB
1 stop15h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/10$723

Find flight deals from Colombo to London

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 April 15, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$710
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$393
(Qatar Airways)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,028

Good round-trip deal

$2,030 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,360 or less
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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 April 15, 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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Depart

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

ColomboLondon

CMB - LHR

CMBLHR

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 5/1

9:50 pm-3:05 pm

1 stop21h 45m

London Heathrow

Wed 5/6

9:45 pm-3:00 am

1 stop24h 45m

$716

ColomboLondon

CMB - LHR

CMBLHR

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 5/8

4:10 am-3:05 pm

1 stop15h 25m

London Heathrow

Fri 5/15

9:45 pm-3:00 am

1 stop24h 45m

$716

ColomboLondon

CMB - LHR

CMBLHR

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 6/4

4:05 am-8:05 pm

1 stop20h 30m

London Heathrow

Wed 6/17

4:00 pm-9:00 am

1 stop12h 30m

$721

ColomboLondon

CMB - LHR

CMBLHR

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 4/25

4:30 pm-3:05 pm

1 stop27h 05m

London Heathrow

Tue 9/15

8:50 pm-8:35 pm

1 stop19h 15m

$728
Quickest round-trip

ColomboLondon

CMB - LHR

CMBLHR

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 6/27

11:25 am-8:25 pm

1 stop13h 30m

London Heathrow

Thu 8/27

9:00 am-2:05 am

1 stop12h 35m

$739

ColomboLondon

CMB - LHR

CMBLHR

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 5/10

4:10 am-6:45 pm

1 stop19h 05m

London Heathrow

Sat 5/16

8:45 pm-2:55 pm

1 stop13h 40m

$749

ColomboLondon

CMB - LHR

CMBLHR

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 6/27

5:20 pm-6:55 am

2 stops18h 05m

London Heathrow

Thu 8/27

10:00 am-9:40 am

2 stops19h 10m

$754

ColomboLondon

CMB - LHR

CMBLHR

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 6/16

5:20 pm-6:55 am

2 stops18h 05m

London Heathrow

Sat 6/20

10:05 pm-9:40 am

2 stops31h 05m

$754

ColomboLondon

CMB - LHR

CMBLHR

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 6/16

4:20 pm-12:45 pm

1 stop24h 55m

London Heathrow

Sat 6/20

9:45 pm-8:35 pm

1 stop18h 20m

$767

ColomboLondon

CMB - LHR

CMBLHR

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 10/12

4:35 am-2:10 pm

1 stop14h 05m

London Heathrow

Thu 10/22

8:25 am-3:05 am

1 stop14h 10m

$815

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Colombo to London in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport-London flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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

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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 April 10, 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, April 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 $814). 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 April 15, 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 April 15, 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 83% 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 $718.

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 Abu Dhabi (AUH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 13h 51m.

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 Abu Dhabi (AUH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 52m.

How often are flights from Colombo to London delayed?

About 16% of weekly flights between Colombo and London have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 113 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 in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

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

Tuesday 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 April 15, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates,Qatar Airways, andEtihad 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
3,559 reviews

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

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
3,559 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,559 reviews

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

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
3,728 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,559 reviews

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

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
1,428 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,559 reviews

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

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
82 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,559 reviews

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

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
2,967 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,559 reviews

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

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 and Qatar Airways can get you from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London in just under 20h 30m. Your travel time can differ by up to 1h 15m. 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 $601 and $708 round-trip. Emirates is 47% 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 Air India, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $302. Etihad Airways flights start at $347 while deals on Qatar Airways start at $348 one-way.

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

    On average you can expect to pay $2,064 for a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London. The cheapest flight overall is $1,011 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, April 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 $814). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
EmiratesCheapest$491Average$1,102FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$601Average$879FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
British AirwaysCheapest$708Average$913FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$712Average$899FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Air IndiaCheapest$738Average$881FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SriLankan AirlinesCheapest$854Average$1,206FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%

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