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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 2:25 am and lands at 2:10 pm
• Latest: departs at 12:55 pm and lands at 12:40 am.

The flight takes about 11h 45m.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport takes 11h 45m, covering 5,412 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport range from $792 to $1,098, with an average of $906 over the past 12 months. Anything below $792 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 9% above the $906 route average. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $835 round-trip via Muscat Seeb (MCT), compared to $1,211 for nonstop.

SriLankan Airlines is the only airline operating Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport flights. 85% of its flights are on time.

The Airbus A330-300 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by SriLankan Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 777 variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $718 to $3,331. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $391, which is 20% below the typical average for this route.

London Heathrow Airport (LHR) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $39 for economy cars. Top options include:

• GREEN MOTION
• DRIVALIA
• Europcar
• Alamo
• Rentacar

Flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport usually depart from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl (CMB) and arrive at London Heathrow (LHR).

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route, while morning departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport route, 15% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 41m.

One-stop flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport most commonly connect through:

• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) - 43% of one-stop connections
• Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) - 42% of one-stop connections
• Dubai Intl (DXB) - 6% of one-stop connections
• Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl (BOM) - 4% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 15% on flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $854 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $998, a difference of $144.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only SriLankan Airlines operates flights between Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport and London Heathrow Airport.

Flying via Zurich (ZRH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 14h 08m, compared with 14h 09m via Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) and 14h 22m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH).

London Heathrow Airport is 5 hours behind Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (British Time vs India Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in London Heathrow Airport are Hyde Park and Buckingham Palace. These are among the most viewed places in London Heathrow Airport on KAYAK.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• SriLankan Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Yes, a child under two years old can sit on an adult's lap throughout an Emirates flight to LHR. If the child is above two years old, they must be seated beside the adult responsible for them.

All Qatar Airways passengers may bring one personal item for free. Economy Class passengers may also bring one carry-on bag up to 15 lbs, while First and Business Class passengers may bring two bags with a combined weight of 33 lbs. Carry-on items must not exceed 20 x 15 x 10 inches.

Yes. Heathrow has accessible restrooms throughout the airport, help points, seating areas with wheelchair space in every terminal, elevators and special assistance areas before and after security. Staff are also trained to assist passengers with reduced mobility.