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Cheapest round-trip
$754
Typical prices: $805-$1,116
Etihad Airways
Wed 9/26Sun 9/30
CMB - LHR • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$1,126
Typical prices: $1,062-$1,403
SriLankan Airlines
Sat 11/10Fri 11/16
CMB - LHR • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
You can fly direct with SriLankan Airlines. Average duration is 11h 32m
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Most punctual • 85% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 15 weeks in advance save around 28% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 15% price drop
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Cheapest • Avg $878 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 14h 18m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Colombo to London (CMB-LHR)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Colombo to London

Sat, Sep 26 - Wed, Sep 30
Etihad Airways Logo
4:20 pm - 12:45 pmCMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-LHR London Heathrow
24h 55m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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9:45 pm - 2:55 pmLHR  London Heathrow-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
12h 40m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
$754Etihad Airways
Sat, Oct 24 - Fri, Nov 6
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9:50 pm - 3:30 pmCMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-LHR London Heathrow
22h 10m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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7:20 pm - 8:15 pmLHR  London Heathrow-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
19h 25m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
$754Etihad Airways
Sat, Sep 19 - Sat, Sep 26
Air India Logo
4:05 pm - 7:30 pmCMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-LHR London Heathrow
31h 55m1 stop Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
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12:30 pm - 11:10 pmLHR  London Heathrow-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
30h 10m1 stop Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
$759Air India
Fri, Oct 2 - Sat, Oct 31
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5:00 am - 7:00 pmCMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-LHR London Heathrow
18h 30m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
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8:30 pm - 3:00 pmLHR  London Heathrow-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
13h 00m1 stop Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
$764Air India
Sat, Oct 10 - Thu, Dec 3
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5:20 pm - 3:20 pmCMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-LHR London Heathrow
26h 30m2 stops Male Manama Bahrain Intl
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9:30 am - 9:45 amLHR  London Heathrow-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
18h 45m2 stops Manama Bahrain Intl Male
$767Gulf Air
Thu, Oct 8 - Fri, Oct 9
Gulf Air Logo
5:20 pm - 6:55 amCMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-LHR London Heathrow
18h 05m2 stops Male Manama Bahrain Intl
Gulf Air Logo
10:05 pm - 9:40 amLHR  London Heathrow-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
31h 05m2 stops Manama Bahrain Intl Male
$768Gulf Air
Sat, Oct 10 - Thu, Dec 3
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4:35 am - 2:05 pmCMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-LHR London Heathrow
14h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
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8:05 am - 1:55 amLHR  London Heathrow-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
12h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
$804Qatar Airways
Thu, Oct 1 - Sat, Dec 5
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8:20 pm - 7:30 amCMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-LHR London Heathrow
15h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
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9:25 am - 8:45 amLHR  London Heathrow-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
17h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
$804Qatar Airways
Sat, Oct 24 - Wed, Oct 28
Emirates Logo
2:55 am - 2:50 pmCMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-LHR London Heathrow
16h 25m1 stop Dubai Intl
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8:20 pm - 3:55 pmLHR  London Heathrow-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
14h 05m1 stop Dubai Intl
$968Emirates
Sun, Oct 25 - Wed, Oct 28
Emirates Logo
8:15 pm - 7:10 amCMB  Colombo Bandaranaike Intl-LHR London Heathrow
16h 25m2 stops Male Dubai Intl
Emirates Logo
7:00 pm - 6:25 pmLHR  London Heathrow-CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
17h 55m2 stops Dubai Intl Male
$970Emirates
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Price, demand and travel trends for Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport?

Round-trip flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport start at $754. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $805 to $1,116. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $754 on Etihad Airways.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport?

Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport, it is 6% cheaper than the average day. Sunday is the most expensive day with flight prices 13% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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

  • April is the cheapest month to fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport at $779 round-trip.
  • January ($1,125) and August ($1,069) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 44% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport the cheapest?

Flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport are cheapest 15 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 28% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Key details for Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport flights

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$370
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 23% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 2% increase in price.
Flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport

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Your Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • How many bags can I check for free when traveling with British Airways?

    When flying with British Airways, you can check one 51 lbs when traveling in Economy, two 51 lbs bags in Premium Economy, two 70 lbs bags in Business Class, and three 70 lbs bags in First Class, free of charge. Your bag must be at most 35 x 30 x 17 inches.

  • Can I carry my child on my lap on my Emirates flight to Heathrow?

    You can carry your child on your lap throughout your Emirates flight to LHR, provided your baby is below two years. If your baby is above two years old, he/she must be seated beside you, the adult responsible for them. You will incur an infant fare if you carry your child on your lap. On the other hand, if you reserve your child his/her own, you will incur a child fare, usually a bit more than the infant fare.

  • How many bags can I carry on when flying with Qatar Airways?

    Regardless of your Qatar Airways class of travel, you may bring one personal item for free. You can also bring one 15 lbs onboard if you’re traveling in Economy Class and two bags with a combined weight of 33 lbs when traveling in First or Business Class. To be allowed on board, your carry-on must not exceed 20 x 15 x 10 inches.

  • Is Heathrow suitable for passengers with reduced mobility?

    Yes, it is. If you’re one, you’ll be glad to hear that this airport has invested in wheelchair-accessible restrooms with grab rails, wheelchair-accessible telephones, help points, seating areas designed for travelers with special needs, elevators, and special assistance areas before and after security. The airport also boasts staff trained to cater to passengers with reduced mobility.

  • What airlines are available from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport?

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

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport?

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

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport flights?

    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 travelers should check the fare details before booking.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport?

    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.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $878 round-trip via Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH), compared to $1,199 for nonstop.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport pass through?

    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) - 39% of one-stop connections
    • Dubai Intl (DXB) - 8% of one-stop connections
    • Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl (BOM) - 4% of one-stop connections

    Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport?

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 17% on the Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $866 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $1,034, a difference of $168. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport?

    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 1 hour 43 minutes.

  • How are flight departures from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport spread across the day?

    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%.

  • What popular places can I visit in London Heathrow Airport?

    Some of the most popular sights in London Heathrow Airport are Paddington Station, Central London and London Victoria Station. These are among the most viewed places in London Heathrow Airport on KAYAK.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport?

    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 1:57 pm
    • Latest: departs at 1:10 pm and lands at 12:42 am.

    The flight takes about 11h 32m.

  • How expensive are last-minute Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 13% above the route average of $912. Book 15 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How long is a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport?

    A nonstop flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport takes 11h 32m, covering 5,412 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport?

    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.

  • How are flight prices from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport looking right now?

    One-way fares from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $436, which is 13% below the typical average for this route.

  • How does SriLankan Airlines’s on-time performance compare to other airlines on Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport flights?

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

  • How do delay rates compare for morning and evening flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport?

    Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport?

    Flying via Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 14h 09m, compared with 14h 18m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) and 14h 20m via Dubai Intl (DXB).

  • What is the time difference between Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport and London Heathrow Airport?

    London Heathrow Airport is 4 hours behind Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (British Time vs India Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What car rental options are available at London Heathrow Airport (LHR)?

    London Heathrow Airport (LHR) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $7 for economy cars. Top options include:
    · GREEN MOTION
    · DRIVALIA
    · Europcar
    · Alamo
    · Hertz

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight?

    Round-trip flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport range from $805 to $1,116, with an average of $912 over the past 12 months. Anything below $805 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure instead of Sunday. On this route, Tuesday flights average $866 - about $168 less than Sunday (16% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 15 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 28% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport trip for April. Fares historically average $779 round-trip in that month - typically $346 less than the most expensive month, which is January (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Airport (AUH) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $878 round-trip on this route - about $321 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to London Heathrow Airport.
    - Hilton London Heathrow Airport
  • If you travel from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to London aboard a one-stop flight, your layover destination will be influenced by the airline you travel with. You will layover at Dubai (DXB) if you travel with Emirates, New Delhi (DEL) if you travel with Air India, and Doha (DOH) if you travel with Qatar or British Airways.
  • Among the airlines that offer flights to London, Emirates and Sri Lankan Airlines are the only airlines with lounges at CMB airport. The lounges, found on the Airside of the Main Terminal, are open to First and Business Class travelers and economy travelers with day passes. They feature TVs, comfortable seats, beverages, snacks, newspapers, and magazines.
  • In London, you can alight from your flight at Heathrow (LHR), Gatwick (LGW), or Stansted (STN). You should consider flying into LHR if you’re on a budget, LGW if you want to land at the airport with minimal passenger traffic, and STN if your final destination is north of the city.
  • If you want to rent a car at LHR, you can do so easily, given that this airport features counters for Alamo, Avis, Budget, Enterprise, Europcar, Hertz, National, and SIXT. The counters are a short bus ride from Terminals 2, 3, and 4.
  • If you want to get into the center of London from LHR quickly, it’s in your best interest to hop on a Heathrow Express train, which runs between the airport and Paddington Station. Available from 5:00 am to midnight, these trains take 15 minutes to reach Paddington from Terminals 2 and 3 and 21 minutes from Terminal 5.

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Direct departures

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to London Heathrow

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Direct returns

London Heathrow to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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