£362 Cheap Flights from London (LHR) to Colombo (CMB)

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Cheap Flights from London (LHR) to Colombo (CMB)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at £362 for one-way flights and £573 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Gulf Air
Tue, 18 Mar - Wed, 18 Jun
LHR
London
CMB
Colombo
£573 Return, found 17 hours ago
£573
Return
found 17 hours ago
Select Gulf Air flight, departing Tue, 18 Mar from London to Colombo, returning Wed, 18 Jun, priced at £573 found 17 hours ago
Gulf Air
Sun, 8 Jun - Mon, 23 Jun
LHR
London
CMB
Colombo
£575 Return, just found
£575
Return
just found
Select Gulf Air flight, departing Sun, 8 Jun from London to Colombo, returning Mon, 23 Jun, priced at £575 just found
Gulf Air
Sat, 31 May - Mon, 23 Jun
LHR
London
CMB
Colombo
£583 Return, found 8 hours ago
£583
Return
found 8 hours ago
Select Gulf Air flight, departing Sat, 31 May from London to Colombo, returning Mon, 23 Jun, priced at £583 found 8 hours ago
Air India
Mon, 24 Feb - Mon, 24 Mar
LHR
London
CMB
Colombo
£620 Return, just found
£620
Return
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Etihad Airways
Thu, 13 Mar - Wed, 2 Apr
LHR
London
CMB
Colombo
£626 Return, found 2 days ago
£626
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Etihad Airways flight, departing Thu, 13 Mar from London to Colombo, returning Wed, 2 Apr, priced at £626 found 2 days ago
Qatar Airways
Tue, 4 Mar - Wed, 19 Mar
LHR
London
CMB
Colombo
£636 Return, just found
£636
Return
just found
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Swiss International Air Lines
Fri, 28 Nov - Wed, 17 Dec
LHR
London
CMB
Colombo
£639 Return, found 2 hours ago
£639
Return
found 2 hours ago
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British Airways
Tue, 18 Mar - Thu, 27 Mar
LHR
London
CMB
Colombo
£644 Return, just found
£644
Return
just found
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China Eastern Airlines
Sat, 1 Mar - Fri, 21 Mar
LHR
London
CMB
Colombo
£664 Return, just found
£664
Return
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SriLankan Airlines
Mon, 9 Jun - Mon, 30 Jun
LHR
London
CMB
Colombo
£674 Return, just found
£674
Return
just found
Select SriLankan Airlines flight, departing Mon, 9 Jun from London to Colombo, returning Mon, 30 Jun, priced at £674 just found
Flight from London to Colombo route information
Origin airport
Heathrow
Destination airport
Bandaranaike Intl.
Airlines serving
Air China, Air India, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, China Eastern Airlines, Emirates, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, KLM, Kuwait Airways, Lufthansa, Oman Air, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Swiss International Air Lines, Thai Airways International, Turkish Airlines
Return price
£573
Distance
8664 km

Compare flights from London to Colombo easily and book with confidence

For travelling on business or for pleasure, Expedia makes it easy to book your flights from London to Colombo. Operating between them 2 flights per day, 20 airlines cover the route. And Air Canada, SriLankan Airlines fly direct, getting you to Bandaranaike Intl. in just 10hours. If you have a preferred carrier, use our advanced search tool to find the right flight from Heathrow to Bandaranaike Intl..  

To make things even better, in the advanced search, you can also choose to fly economy, premium economy, business or first class, select your maximum number of stops, and pick your preferred departure and arrival time. You can also opt for refundable and direct flights. 

Grab a great deal on your flight from Heathrow (LHR) to Bandaranaike Intl. (CMB) 

The easiest way to view the best deals on flights from London to Colombo today is to enter your travel dates and hit search. From here, you can sort your results by price to see the cheapest flights first. Right now, return flights from Heathrow to Bandaranaike Intl. start at just £573 and range up to £674.  

To find an even better deal, try  

  • being flexible on your dates – midweek flights can be cheaper
  • looking for other airports near London and Colombo
  • booking your flight during March, the cheapest month on this route
  • varying your flight times – early morning and late at night are sometimes cheaper 

Why you should book your London to Colombo flight with Expedia!

We cater for all flight types, cabin classes and airlines. So whether you’re booking flights from Heathrow to Bandaranaike Intl. for a budget break or a business trip with a bit of pleasure thrown in, we make it easy to secure the seat that’s right for you.  

Thanks to our supersized inventory that offers great choice all in one place, you know you’ll get a great deal with Expedia. Especially if you bundle your flight together with your hotel, you will unlock amazing savings. For added peace of mind, you can choose flexible bookings or filter to find refundable options, so you won’t pay a fee to change your flight.  

Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from LHR to Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB)?
Start packing your suitcase, because round-trip journeys between LHR and Colombo International Airport start from £573. That’s based on airfares listed within the last 7 days on Expedia for flights departing within the next year. Prices can move quickly, so book now to score the best deal. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Do I need to pay a cancellation fee if I cancel my flight from LHR to Colombo International Airport?
The majority of flights can be cancelled online, but every air carrier has different terms and conditions. If you do have to cancel your flight, check out our Customer Service Portal and follow the instructions.
How do I find cheap flights from Heathrow Airport to CMB that have flexible change policies?
Many airlines offer the option to reschedule your flight without a change fee. All you pay is the difference between the original flight and the new flight. When you’re searching for Heathrow Airport to CMB flights, you’ll see a “no change fees” filter for you to select.
How far is the flight from London Heathrow to Colombo International Airport?
The distance is around 8,700 kilometres. Travel pillow? Check. Noise-cancelling headphones? Double check. You’d be wise to pack all the travel comforts for this long-haul Hounslow to Seeduwa - Katunayake flight.
Which airlines fly direct from LHR to Colombo International Airport?
Flying directly from LHR to Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) is easy with SriLankan Airlines (UL). This popular airline operates 39 flights every month.
Are London Heathrow to Bandaranaike Intl. Airport (CMB) flight tickets cheaper when they're purchased at the last minute?
Last-minute bookings from LHR to Colombo International Airport can be hit-or-miss. It is possible to score a bargain, but you could also miss out completely! If you’d prefer to play it safe and start planning early, Expedia compares flight deals up to 12 months in advance. Just remember that not all airlines issue their prices that far in advance. Our top tip? Check back often as updates are made regularly.
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Gatwick to Colombo
£588.07
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£688.09
Stansted to Colombo
£795.58
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