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FAQ

When are flight tickets from London (LON) to Colombo (CMB) the cheapest?

Airlines adjust prices for flights from London to Colombo based on the date and time of your booking. By analyzing data from all airlines, on Trip.com, you can find the cheapest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.
How much are flights from London (LON) to Colombo (CMB) cost?

According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around US$960.
How long is the flight from London (LON) to Colombo (CMB)?

It takes about 10 hours 45 minutes to fly from London (LON) to Colombo (CMB).
What are the most popular airlines that fly from London (LON) to Colombo (CMB)?

Airlines with flights from London (LON) to Colombo (CMB): SriLankan Airlines and Air Canada.
How many airports in Colombo (CMB)?

There are 1 airport(s) in Colombo (CMB): Bandaranaike International Airport.

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Flight Information from London to Colombo

Cheapest one-way flight price	US$411
Cheapest return ticket price	US$836
Off-season travel month	March
Peak season for travel	June
Flight distance	8,714.27km
Average flight time	10 hours 45 minutes
Popular airline	Air India

Flights to Colombo from London

If you’re looking to book cheap flights from London to Colombo, Trip.com has you covered. Many people travel from London to Colombo for the city’s world-famous sights, delicious Sri Lankan cuisine and unrivalled shopping scene. A convenient destination, you can fly from London to Colombo in just over 10 hours 30 mins, making it the perfect place for a short city break, or even a gateway to explore the rest of Sri Lanka. With prices starting from just £197, there’s never been a better time to book tickets from London to Colombo and experience all that this incredible city has to offer.

How to find a cheap flights from London to Colombo

Finding cheap flights from London to Colombo is easy with our money-saving tips. You can secure the best deals by booking in advance, flying on a weekday rather than a weekend, going incognito when browsing for flights, and choosing to fly with better-priced budget airlines.

Airlines that fly from London to Colombo

A few airlines offer direct flights from London to Colombo, including British Airways, SriLankan Airlines

Flight time from London to Colombo

Flight from London to Colombo takes around 10 hours 30 mins in average.

Departure from a London Airport to Colombo

Flights from London Heathrow Airprot to Colombo You can get a tube direct from the city centre to the airport. It takes approximately 45 minutes on the Piccadilly Line with prices starting from £5.50, or 30 minutes on the Elizabeth Line for £12.80. You can also get the Heathrow Express from London Paddington in 15 minutes from £5.50, or a 35-minute coach from London Victoria from £6.Flights from London Gatwick Airport to Colombo The Gatwick Express offers a non-stop train from London Victoria in just 30 minutes for £19.90. Southern and Thameslink also offer trains, with prices starting from £11.30. You can also get a coach from London Victoria to Gatwick from £10 which takes 1.5-2 hours.Flights from London Stansted Airport to Colombo The Stansted Express takes 50 minutes from London Liverpool street with prices from £9.90. You can also get the Airport Bus Express from here too, which takes around 1 hour and costs £12.Flights from London Luton Airport to Colombo The Luton Airport Express from London St Pancras takes 32 minutes with tickets from £10, or from just £5, you can get a 1.5 hour National Express Coach from London Victoria.Flights from London City Airport to Colombo You can get the DLR to London City Airport from Bank in around 20 minutes, with prices starting from just £3.Flights from London Southend Airport to Colombo Greater Anglia and c2c offer trains from Liverpool street station to Southend airport in 52 minutes, with tickets starting from £20.10.