Book cheap flights from Colombo to London from £250

Last minute flights from Colombo to London

Save big and visit this destination

Prices shown below were available within the past 3 days for the period specified and should not be considered the final price offered. Please note that availability and prices are subject to change.
Colombo London
BEST
DEAL
Wed, 15 May CMB - LHR
Wed, 15 May LHR - CMB
£749 £711
Prime price per passenger
Colombo London
BEST
DEAL
Sat, 18 May CMB - STN
£250
Prime price per passenger
Colombo London
BEST
DEAL
Thu, 02 May CMB - LHR
Mon, 06 May LHR - CMB
£594 £576
Prime price per passenger
Colombo London
BEST
DEAL
Mon, 29 Apr CMB - LHR
Mon, 29 Apr LHR - CMB
£891 £887
Prime price per passenger
Colombo London
BEST
DEAL
Tue, 07 May CMB - LGW
Tue, 07 May LGW - CMB
£806
Prime price per passenger
Colombo London
BEST
DEAL
Sat, 18 May CMB - LHR
Sun, 19 May LHR - CMB
£727 £726
Prime price per passenger

Route information

Currency exchange rates and cost of life

Train Local, one-way ticket
2092% Trains are 2092% more expensive in London than in Colombo.
Colombo £0.13
London £2.85
Meal Mid-priced restaurant
610% The average meal is 610% more expensive in London than in Colombo.
Colombo £2.66
London £19
Distance: 5413 miles
Colombo airports
Katunayake International (CMB) How far from city centre: 17 miles
Ratmalana (RML) How far from city centre: 17 miles
Beira Lake (BYV) How far from city centre: 1 miles
London airports
Stansted (STN) How far from city centre: 30 miles
Heathrow (LHR) How far from city centre: 14 miles
Gatwick (LGW) How far from city centre: 25 miles
Luton International (LTN) How far from city centre: 27 miles
Southend (SEN) How far from city centre: 35 miles
London City (LCY) How far from city centre: 7 miles

Searching for Colombo to London flights?

Enjoy the best flight deals whether you are looking for the cheapest or earliest!

Are you ready to fly with eDreams? Check the last minute airfares or book the lowest route price departing from Colombo to London. Stop spending a lot of money to the flight ticket and start enjoying your holiday. No worries, we got your back! eDreams is on your side for a hassle-free and convenient booking experience. You have the privilege to reach the top airline carriers and the cheapest prices. When do you want to depart from Colombo? Adjust your travel dates now and explore the dozens of options to London at great prices. Choose a well-suited flight to London amongst the large selection of options, as everything you are looking for is what eDreams offer. You can even book a hotel and rent a car for the perfect vacation mix. It is much easier to book a flight and hotel together, even cheaper! Go ahead; select the best offer from London to Colombo and you're done! Enjoy your holiday, but first, fasten your seatbelt. We are flying!

Frequently asked questions about flights from Colombo to London

What are the benefits of booking flexible flight tickets?
Using the flexible flight ticket, you're guaranteed a refund or a rebooking option (without fees) in case of flight cancellations when travelling to United Kingdom. At eDreams have you covered!
If I want to book flights from Colombo to London at eDreams, how can I find them?
Using our flight search engine, you can find flights from £250 for the route Colombo - London. At eDreams, we always aim at providing our customers with the cheapest option, allowing you to adjust according to stopovers, airports, dates and many other filters.
Is London more expensive than Colombo to visit?
Comparing taxi prices, a ride in London costs an average of 4.00 GBP pounds, 1150% more expensive than Colombo, with a fare of 0.32 GBP pounds, while train tickets cost 2092% more in London: 2.85 GBP pounds against 0.13 GBP pounds in Colombo. Comparing the price of a meal, they range from 19.00 GBP euros in London, 614% more than the 2.66 GBP euros in Colombo. The price of a coffee is approximately 90% more expensive in London, with an average of 3.60 GBP euros, while in Colombo the coffee costs 1.89 GBP.
What would be the best time to book a flight from Colombo to London?
The most popular months to book from Colombo to London are April, August and December.
When would be the best time to travel from Colombo to London?
The best time of the year to visit London from Colombo really depends on lots of personal preferences, especially the price. Regarding popularity, April is the best month to fly to  London from Colombo in terms of searches from our customers, followed by August and January. If you would rather avoid the busy season and get away from the crowds October, June and November are the months with fewer searches for Colombo -  London.
What is the duration of a flight from Colombo to London?
Flight duration from Colombo to London is around 13:02 hours on average, at an average distance of 9,148 km, for flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
What is the weather like in London compared to Colombo?
The average temperature in Colombo is 34.0 degrees in summer, with precipitation around 3.0 mm ,London's temperatures reach 29.01 during the hot season, with 9.0 average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around -3.09 degrees in London, compared to the 20.54 average degrees reported in Colombo. During the winter period, Colombo can register 6.0 mm precipitation, while London have an average of 6.0 mm rain level.
From which airports is it possible to fly from Colombo to London?
The main route from Colombo to London is: Katunayake International (CMB) to Gatwick (LGW). The following airlines fly this route:
  • TUI Airways.
  • You can also find Colombo - London flights between Katunayake International (CMB) to Heathrow (LHR) which are flown by the following airline(s): Srilankan Airlines.
  • Air Canada.
The airlines that fly indirectly from Colombo to London are:
The airlines that fly indirectly from Colombo to London are:
  • Etihad Airways, stopping in Abu Dhabi for 110 minutes at least.
  • Emirates, with 65 minutes stop in Dubai.
  • Oman Air, with 125 minutes scale in Muscat.
Flight Time 13 h and 2 m Flights from Colombo and London last around 13 h and 2 m, although this flight time may also depend on other factors.
Cheapest flight £250 The cheapest price available for flights from Colombo to London that have been booked by our customers in the last 72 hours
Airport of Departure Katunayake International You will depart from Katunayake International when flying from Colombo to London
Airport of Arrival Gatwick Outbound flights from Colombo to London arrive at Gatwick

Plan your trip