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      • Cheapest nonstop
        LHR 21:30
        10h 45m
        Direct
        CMB 12:45
        London - Colombo | Sun, Jun 21 | SriLankan Airlines
        CMB 13:10
        11h 20m
        Direct
        LHR 20:00
        Colombo - London | Sat, Jun 27 | SriLankan Airlines
        US$865 US$1,287
        33% off
        33% off
        US$1,287 US$865
      • LHR 21:30
        10h 45m
        Direct
        CMB 12:45
        London - Colombo | Fri, Jun 19 | SriLankan Airlines
        CMB 13:10
        11h 20m
        Direct
        LHR 20:00
        Colombo - London | Sun, Jun 21 | SriLankan Airlines
        US$978 US$1,287
        24% off
        24% off
        US$1,287 US$978
      • LHR 21:45
        12h 40m
        1 stop
        CMB 14:55
        London - Colombo | Mon, Jun 22 | Etihad Airways
        CMB 16:20
        24h 55m
        1 stop
        LHR 12:45
        Colombo - London | Mon, Jun 29 | Etihad Airways
        US$715 US$1,287
        44% off
        44% off
        US$1,287 US$715
      • LHR 21:45
        12h 40m
        1 stop
        CMB 14:55
        London - Colombo | Fri, Jun 26 | Etihad Airways
        CMB 04:10
        15h 25m
        1 stop
        LHR 15:05
        Colombo - London | Tue, Jun 30 | Etihad Airways
        US$715
        44% off
        US$1,287 US$715
      • LHR 21:45
        12h 40m
        1 stop
        CMB 14:55
        London - Colombo | Sat, Jun 20 | Etihad Airways
        CMB 04:10
        15h 25m
        1 stop
        LHR 15:05
        Colombo - London | Tue, Jun 23 | Etihad Airways
        US$716
        44% off
        US$1,287 US$716
      • LHR 20:45
        13h 40m
        1 stop
        CMB 14:55
        London - Colombo | Fri, Jun 19 | Etihad Airways
        CMB 21:50
        21h 45m
        1 stop
        LHR 15:05
        Colombo - London | Mon, Jun 22 | Etihad Airways
        US$716
        44% off
        US$1,287 US$716
      • LHR 20:45
        13h 40m
        1 stop
        CMB 14:55
        London - Colombo | Thu, Jun 18 | Etihad Airways
        CMB 04:10
        15h 25m
        1 stop
        LHR 15:05
        Colombo - London | Tue, Jun 23 | Etihad Airways
        US$718
        44% off
        US$1,287 US$718
      • LHR 21:45
        18h 20m
        1 stop
        CMB 20:35
        London - Colombo | Tue, Jun 23 | Etihad Airways
        CMB 04:10
        15h 25m
        1 stop
        LHR 15:05
        Colombo - London | Fri, Jun 26 | Etihad Airways
        US$718
        44% off
        US$1,287 US$718
      • LHR 20:45
        19h 20m
        1 stop
        CMB 20:35
        London - Colombo | Wed, Jun 17 | Etihad Airways
        CMB 04:10
        19h 5m
        1 stop
        LHR 18:45
        Colombo - London | Mon, Jun 22 | Etihad Airways
        US$721
        44% off
        US$1,287 US$721
      • LHR 21:45
        24h 45m
        1 stop
        CMB 03:00
        London - Colombo | Sun, Jun 21 | Etihad Airways
        CMB 04:10
        19h 5m
        1 stop
        LHR 18:45
        Colombo - London | Fri, Jun 26 | Etihad Airways
        US$722
        44% off
        US$1,287 US$722
      • LHR 21:45
        18h 20m
        1 stop
        CMB 20:35
        London - Colombo | Wed, Jun 24 | Etihad Airways
        CMB 21:50
        25h 25m
        1 stop
        LHR 18:45
        Colombo - London | Wed, Jul 1 | Etihad Airways
        US$729
        43% off
        US$1,287 US$729
      • LHR 21:45
        12h 40m
        1 stop
        CMB 14:55
        London - Colombo | Tue, Jun 16 | Etihad Airways
        CMB 21:50
        21h 45m
        1 stop
        LHR 15:05
        Colombo - London | Mon, Jun 22 | Etihad Airways
        US$731
        43% off
        US$1,287 US$731
      • LON 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CMB 14:00
        London - Colombo | Wed, Jun 17 | Normal Airline
        CMB 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        LON 16:00
        Colombo - London | Fri, Jun 19 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        LHR 21:30
        10h 45m
        Direct
        CMB 12:45
        London - Colombo | Tue, Aug 11 | SriLankan Airlines
        US$837 US$1,270
        34% off
        34% off
        US$1,270 US$837
      • LHR 21:30
        10h 45m
        Direct
        CMB 12:45
        London - Colombo | Sat, Aug 8 | SriLankan Airlines
        US$965 US$1,270
        24% off
        24% off
        US$1,270 US$965
      • LHR 22:05
        31h 5m
        1 stop
        CMB 09:40
        London - Colombo | Thu, Jun 25 | Gulf Air
        US$402 US$1,270
        68% off
        68% off
        US$1,270 US$402
      • LHR 09:30
        19h
        1 stop
        CMB 09:00
        London - Colombo | Wed, Jun 17 | Qatar Airways
        US$462
        64% off
        US$1,270 US$462
      • LHR 08:25
        20h 5m
        1 stop
        CMB 09:00
        London - Colombo | Tue, Jun 23 | Qatar Airways
        US$462
        64% off
        US$1,270 US$462
      • LHR 19:25
        33h 5m
        1 stop
        CMB 09:00
        London - Colombo | Tue, Jun 16 | Qatar Airways
        US$465
        63% off
        US$1,270 US$465
      • LHR 17:00
        19h 20m
        1 stop
        CMB 16:50
        London - Colombo | Fri, Jun 19 | Qatar Airways
        US$477
        62% off
        US$1,270 US$477
      • LHR 21:55
        14h 25m
        1 stop
        CMB 16:50
        London - Colombo | Sun, Jun 21 | Qatar Airways
        US$477
        62% off
        US$1,270 US$477
      • LHR 19:25
        16h 55m
        1 stop
        CMB 16:50
        London - Colombo | Sat, Jun 20 | Qatar Airways
        US$477
        62% off
        US$1,270 US$477
      • LHR 19:25
        16h 55m
        1 stop
        CMB 16:50
        London - Colombo | Thu, Jun 18 | Qatar Airways
        US$478
        62% off
        US$1,270 US$478
      • LHR 10:00
        19h 10m
        1 stop
        CMB 09:40
        London - Colombo | Wed, Jun 24 | Gulf Air
        US$486
        62% off
        US$1,270 US$486
      • LHR 22:05
        31h 5m
        1 stop
        CMB 09:40
        London - Colombo | Tue, Jun 23 | Gulf Air
        US$486
        62% off
        US$1,270 US$486
      • LON 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CMB 14:00
        London - Colombo | Wed, Jun 17 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Heathrow Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months according to the latest Trip.com data.

Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Heathrow Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport

What is the cheapest month to fly from Heathrow Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average one-way ticket prices from Heathrow Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport for each month in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, the cheapest one-way flights from Heathrow Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport are usually in September, with an average price of US$545. It is best to avoid July, when the average price can reach US$968.

US$968
US$757
US$545
US$334
    Cheapest
  • US$661
    Jun
  • US$968
    Jul
  • US$738
    Aug
  • US$545
    Sep
  • US$683
    Oct
  • US$575
    Nov
  • US$918
    Dec
  • US$669
    Jan
  • US$679
    Feb
  • US$806
    Mar
  • US$628
    Apr
  • US$580
    May

What is the cheapest month to fly return from Heathrow Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average monthly return fares from Heathrow Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, September is often the month to find the lowest fares from Heathrow Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport, with an average price of US$893. December is usually the most expensive month, with an average price reaching US$1,405.

US$1,405
US$1,149
US$893
US$637
    Cheapest
  • US$951
    Jun
  • US$1,354
    Jul
  • US$1,331
    Aug
  • US$893
    Sep
  • US$999
    Oct
  • US$925
    Nov
  • US$1,405
    Dec
  • US$951
    Jan
  • US$1,118
    Feb
  • US$1,190
    Mar
  • US$963
    Apr
  • US$928
    May

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Heathrow Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Heathrow Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport for each day of the week in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, the cheapest departure day from Heathrow Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport is Wednesday, with average prices usually lower than other days. Avoid departing on Saturday as prices are typically highest on that day.

US$780
US$733
US$685
US$638
    Cheapest
  • US$713
    Mon
  • US$707
    Tue
  • US$685
    Wed
  • US$701
    Thu
  • US$753
    Fri
  • US$780
    Sat
  • US$718
    Sun

Selected Airlines from Heathrow Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport

See which airlines fly from London to Colombo. Find the airline that best meets your travel needs by comparing prices and treat yourself to an enjoyable journey.

Gulf Air
From US$412
AEGEAN
From US$424
Qatar Airways
From US$462
Brussels Airlines
From US$479
IndiGo
From US$487
Air India
From US$492
Etihad Airways
From US$497
Air France
From US$500
KLM
From US$500
Lufthansa
From US$554

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Flight Schedule from Heathrow Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport

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Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. LX345

    Heathrow Airport

    06:00

    LHR

    1h 40m

    Direct

    08:40

    ZRH

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  2. EY144

    Zurich International Airport

    11:10

    ZRH

    6h 25m

    Direct

    19:35

    AUH

    S M T W T F S

  3. EY394

    Zayed International Airport

    20:50

    AUH

    4h 40m

    Direct

    03:00

    CMB

    S M T W T F S

  4. A3609

    Heathrow Airport

    22:15

    LHR

    3h 35m

    Direct

    03:50

    ATH

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  5. EY188

    Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos"

    07:20

    ATH

    4h 45m

    Direct

    13:05

    AUH

    S M T W T F S

  6. EY396

    Zayed International Airport

    14:25

    AUH

    4h 40m

    Direct

    20:35

    CMB

    S M T W T F S

  7. QR120

    Heathrow Airport

    09:30

    LHR

    6h 45m

    Direct

    18:15

    DOH

    S M T W T F S
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  8. QR664

    Hamad International Airport

    01:35

    DOH

    4h 55m

    Direct

    09:00

    CMB

    S M T W T F S

  9. GF002

    Heathrow Airport

    10:00

    LHR

    6h 40m

    Direct

    18:40

    BAH

    S M T W T F S
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  10. GF144

    Bahrain International Airport

    23:30

    BAH

    5h

    Direct

    06:30

    MLE

    S M T W T F S

  11. GF144

    Velana International Airport

    07:30

    MLE

    1h 40m

    Direct

    09:40

    CMB

    S M T W T F S

  12. LX317

    Heathrow Airport

    08:45

    LHR

    2h

    Direct

    11:45

    ZRH

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  13. EY140

    Zurich International Airport

    15:55

    ZRH

    6h 25m

    Direct

    00:20

    AUH

    S M T - T F -

  14. EY392

    Zayed International Airport

    02:25

    AUH

    4h 40m

    Direct

    08:35

    CMB

    S M T W T F S

  15. QR104

    Heathrow Airport

    08:25

    LHR

    6h 45m

    Direct

    17:10

    DOH

    - M T W - - -
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  16. QR664

    Hamad International Airport

    01:35

    DOH

    4h 55m

    Direct

    09:00

    CMB

    S M T W T F S

  17. KL1012

    Heathrow Airport

    17:10

    LHR

    1h 20m

    Direct

    19:30

    AMS

    S M T W T F S
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  18. EY042

    Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

    21:55

    AMS

    6h 35m

    Direct

    06:30

    AUH

    S - T - T F S

  19. EY396

    Zayed International Airport

    14:25

    AUH

    4h 40m

    Direct

    20:35

    CMB

    S M T W T F S

  20. AF1781

    Heathrow Airport

    14:45

    LHR

    1h 20m

    Direct

    17:05

    CDG

    S M T W T F S
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  21. EY034

    Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport

    21:50

    CDG

    6h 40m

    Direct

    06:30

    AUH

    S M T W T F S

  22. EY396

    Zayed International Airport

    14:25

    AUH

    4h 40m

    Direct

    20:35

    CMB

    S M T W T F S

  23. A3609

    Heathrow Airport

    22:15

    LHR

    3h 35m

    Direct

    03:50

    ATH

    S M T W T F S
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  24. G9685

    Athens International Airport "Eleftherios Venizelos"

    14:05

    ATH

    5h 10m

    Direct

    20:15

    SHJ

    - - T W - F S

  25. G9502

    Sharjah International Airport

    22:25

    SHJ

    4h 35m

    Direct

    04:30

    CMB

    S M T W T F S

  26. LX319

    Heathrow Airport

    12:10

    LHR

    1h 40m

    Direct

    14:50

    ZRH

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  27. EY142

    Zurich International Airport

    22:20

    ZRH

    6h 25m

    Direct

    06:45

    AUH

    S M T W T F S

  28. EY396

    Zayed International Airport

    14:25

    AUH

    4h 40m

    Direct

    20:35

    CMB

    S M T W T F S
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Heathrow Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport Flights Info

Flight distance8,725.34km
Cheapest one-way ticket priceUS$402
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$715

FAQs for Heathrow Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport Flights

  • How long does it take to fly from Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)?

    It takes around 10 hours 45 minutes to fly from Heathrow Airport (lhr) to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport(cmb).
  • There are around 1 daily flights from Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB).
  • Tickets cost around US$564 in September, making it the cheapest month to book. Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is a popular route, so don't forget to book your tickets in advance.
  • The route from Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around US$2,131 in July, the most expensive month to book this route.
    • The distance from Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport to downtown is about 29km, by taxi about 40 minutes.
  • The closest airport to Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) is Katugastota Airport. The distance is around 85km.
  • SriLankan Airlines is a very popular airline operating an average of 3460 flights per month.

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