S$578 Cheap Flights from London to Colombo

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Cheap Flights from London to Colombo (LHR-CMB)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at S$578 for one-way flights and S$961 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Etihad Airways
Sun, 28 Sep - Mon, 27 Oct
LHR
London
CMB
Colombo
S$961 Return, found 4 days ago
S$961
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Etihad Airways flight, departing Sun, 28 Sep from London to Colombo, returning Mon, 27 Oct, priced at S$961 found 4 days ago
Air India
Mon, 8 Sep - Mon, 22 Sep
LHR
London
CMB
Colombo
S$967 Return, found 3 days ago
S$967
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Air India flight, departing Mon, 8 Sep from London to Colombo, returning Mon, 22 Sep, priced at S$967 found 3 days ago
Air India
Tue, 2 Sep - Sat, 13 Sep
LHR
London
CMB
Colombo
S$974 Return, found 2 days ago
S$974
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Air India flight, departing Tue, 2 Sep from London to Colombo, returning Sat, 13 Sep, priced at S$974 found 2 days ago
Air India
Tue, 2 Sep - Sat, 13 Sep
LHR
London
CMB
Colombo
S$979 Return, found 2 days ago
S$979
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Air India flight, departing Tue, 2 Sep from London to Colombo, returning Sat, 13 Sep, priced at S$979 found 2 days ago
Etihad Airways
Sun, 28 Sep - Mon, 27 Oct
LHR
London
CMB
Colombo
S$984 Return, found 4 days ago
S$984
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Etihad Airways flight, departing Sun, 28 Sep from London to Colombo, returning Mon, 27 Oct, priced at S$984 found 4 days ago
Qatar Airways
Thu, 4 Sep - Wed, 17 Sep
LHR
London
CMB
Colombo
S$1,050 Return, just found
S$1,050
Return
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Gulf Air
Thu, 4 Sep - Wed, 17 Sep
LHR
London
CMB
Colombo
S$1,104 Return, just found
S$1,104
Return
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SriLankan Airlines
Tue, 14 Oct - Tue, 28 Oct
LHR
London
CMB
Colombo
S$1,128 Return, found 4 hours ago
S$1,128
Return
found 4 hours ago
Select SriLankan Airlines flight, departing Tue, 14 Oct from London to Colombo, returning Tue, 28 Oct, priced at S$1,128 found 4 hours ago
British Airways
Thu, 4 Sep - Wed, 17 Sep
LHR
London
CMB
Colombo
S$1,173 Return, just found
S$1,173
Return
just found
Select British Airways flight, departing Thu, 4 Sep from London to Colombo, returning Wed, 17 Sep, priced at S$1,173 just found
Swiss International Air Lines
Mon, 8 Dec - Tue, 16 Dec
LHR
London
CMB
Colombo
S$1,178 Return, found 1 day ago
S$1,178
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Swiss International Air Lines flight, departing Mon, 8 Dec from London to Colombo, returning Tue, 16 Dec, priced at S$1,178 found 1 day ago

Find the cheapest month to fly from London (LHR) to Colombo (CMB)

June is typically the cheapest month to fly

From S$846 - S$1,267 per traveller.

Graph displaying average flight prices per month

London to Colombo route information
Origin airport
Heathrow
Destination airport
Bandaranaike Intl.
Airlines serving
Air France, Air India, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Emirates, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, KLM, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Swiss International Air Lines, Thai Airways International, Turkish Airlines
Return price
S$960
Distance
8664 km
Average flight time
9 hours 45 mins

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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 S$961. 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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