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Cheap Flights from London to Colombo (LHR-CMB)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from London to Colombo that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Heathrow to Bandaranaike Intl flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Heathrow to Bandaranaike Intl to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from London Heathrow Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is May, where tickets cost ₪2,692 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is ₪4,545 and ₪4,012 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from London Heathrow Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from London Heathrow Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, you should book around 7 weeks before departure, which saves you about 10% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 16 weeks before departure.

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Good to know

Low seasonDecember
High seasonJuly
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 25% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 41% increase in price.

When to book flights from Heathrow to Bandaranaike Intl

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Heathrow to Bandaranaike Intl based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking London to Colombo flights

  • Which business lounges are at London Heathrow?

    If you’re flying business class, be sure to relax and work at No1 Lounge in Heathrow Airport. Regardless of your airline and ticket, you are able to enjoy the facilities at an extra cost beginning at around £34. Opening hours are usually 05:00 to 21:00, and some facilities include unlimited Wi-Fi, charging points and a buffet. If you need quiet time, there are private study spaces. Accessible toilets are also present in the lounge.

  • How can I hire a car when I arrive in Colombo?

    Car hire is located within arrivals. Some companies to choose from are Casons, SIXT Rent-a-car and Saffron. You can find deals directly here through KAYAK, mostly supplied by Sri Lanka Rent a Car. If you book in advance, you are likely to have a meet-and-greet service waiting for you on arrival.

  • What hotels are there on site at London Heathrow?

    Hilton Garden Inn is located in Terminal 2 at Heathrow; with closed passageways to Terminal 3, it is very close to the airport. You can choose from a number of rooms, offering free Wi-Fi, air conditioning and room service. There is an onsite bar, restaurant and even a fitness centre.

  • Where are the layovers on this route?

    Emirates offers many of the flights on this route , and the layover tends to be in Dubai, boasting a luxury airport full of facilities. Other flights stop in Abu Dhabi, Istanbul and India depending on the airline.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from London to Colombo?

    Only SriLankan Airlines offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the London to Colombo flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from London to Colombo?

    The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the London to Colombo flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from London to Colombo?

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between London and Colombo, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from London to Colombo?

    There are nonstop flights from London to Colombo on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from London to Colombo?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from London to Colombo.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from London to Colombo?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Colombo from London is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from London to Colombo?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Colombo with an airline and back to London with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from London to Colombo?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Colombo from London up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from London Heathrow Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport

  • If you’re travelling with limited mobility, London Heathrow Airport (LHR) has blue badge parking available in all car parks, close to the entrance and access routes. We recommend notifying your airline at least 48h before departure. Accessible toilets are located throughout, along with quiet areas for rest breaks. Induction loops and telephones adapted for hearing aids are also present within the terminals.
  • The recommended way to arrive at the Colombo centre from the airport is via the Colombo Express, a shuttle provided by the airport. The journey time is around 1h, with buses departing every 30min or so, roughly between 05:30 and 20:30. Prices for tickets begin around Rs110 (£1.15). You can also take a taxi, which will take around 35min and cost on average Rs3,000 (£31).
  • There are children's play areas located in each terminal at Heathrow, along with baby-changing facilities. Kids eat for free during school holidays; some participating restaurants are Big Smoke, Leon and Giraffe. To save the hassle of bringing baby milk through security, use the baby milk service, where you can reserve and collect it when you arrive at the airport.
  • If you choose a flight with Qatar Airways, you will have a multitude of choices for entertainment. There are over 5,000 movies to choose from in different languages, not to mention TV shows, from sports to kids' programmes. If you’re more of a music lover, you can peruse the audio selection, which includes podcasts and audiobooks. Children can play games, from Sonic the Hedgehog to Angry Birds.
  • When you arrive at Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB), there is a tourist information office. You will also find a first aid centre and post office, along with day rooms, which are air-conditioned and designed to give you a rest before the next leg. Toilets are available, and there are shops to purchase snacks or last-minute supplies.

Prefer to fly non-stop from London Heathrow to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl?

 
Nonstop data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying nonstop from London Heathrow to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl.
Find which airlines fly direct from London Heathrow Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

London Heathrow to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Monday

Air Canada, SriLankan Airlines

Air Canada, SriLankan Airlines

Tuesday

Air Canada, SriLankan Airlines

Air Canada, SriLankan Airlines

Wednesday

Air Canada, SriLankan Airlines

Air Canada, SriLankan Airlines

Thursday

Air Canada, SriLankan Airlines

Air Canada, SriLankan Airlines

Friday

Air Canada, SriLankan Airlines

Air Canada, SriLankan Airlines

Saturday

Air Canada, SriLankan Airlines

Air Canada, SriLankan Airlines

Sunday

Air Canada, SriLankan Airlines

Air Canada, SriLankan Airlines

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Nonstop returns

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to London Heathrow

Monday

Air Canada, SriLankan Airlines

Air Canada, SriLankan Airlines

Tuesday

Air Canada, SriLankan Airlines

Air Canada, SriLankan Airlines

Wednesday

Air Canada, SriLankan Airlines

Air Canada, SriLankan Airlines

Thursday

Air Canada, SriLankan Airlines

Air Canada, SriLankan Airlines

Friday

Air Canada, SriLankan Airlines

Air Canada, SriLankan Airlines

Saturday

Air Canada, SriLankan Airlines

Air Canada, SriLankan Airlines

Sunday

Air Canada, SriLankan Airlines

Air Canada, SriLankan Airlines

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Everything you need to know for your flight from Heathrow to Bandaranaike Intl

Information on your arrival and departure airports

London (LHR)
Bandaranaike Intl (CMB)

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