Question 1

Which is the best airline for flights from Colombo to London, Emirates or Qatar Airways?

Accepted Answer

The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Colombo to London are Emirates and Qatar Airways. With an average price for the route of $967 and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. Qatar Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $882 and an overall rating of 7.4.

Question 2

How long does a flight from Colombo to London take?

Accepted Answer

Flying to London from Colombo requires at least one layover, as there are no direct flights for this route. The shortest flight duration is 11h 20m.

Question 3

How many flights are there between Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport and London per day?

Accepted Answer

There is a maximum of 1 nonstop flight a day that takes off from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport and lands in London, with an average flight time of 11h 20m. The most common departure time is 1:00 pm and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 7 flights.

Question 4

How many flights are there between Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport and London per day?

Accepted Answer

There is a maximum of 1 nonstop flight a day that takes off from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport and lands in London, with an average flight time of 11h 20m. The most common departure time is 1:00 pm and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 7 flights.

Question 5

What is the cheapest flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London?

Accepted Answer

In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London was $352 for a one-way ticket and $754 for a round-trip.

Question 6

Do I need a passport to fly between Colombo and London?

Accepted Answer

Yes

Question 7

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Colombo to London?

Accepted Answer

When flying from Colombo to London, you should consider leaving on a Wednesday and avoid Tuesdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Colombo, you’ll find the best rates on Sundays and the most expensive ones on Wednesdays.

Question 8

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Colombo to London?

Accepted Answer

When flying from Colombo to London, you should consider leaving on a Wednesday and avoid Tuesdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Colombo, you’ll find the best rates on Sundays and the most expensive ones on Wednesdays.

Question 9

Which airports will I be using when flying from Colombo to London?

Accepted Answer

Colombo is served by only 1 airport and there are 2 airports in London. You will leave Colombo from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl and you will be arriving in London at one of these airports: London Gatwick or London Heathrow.

Question 10

What’s the earliest departure time from Colombo to London?

Accepted Answer

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport at 1:10 pm and will be landing in London at 8:00 pm.

Question 11

What’s the latest departure time from Colombo to London?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London jets off at 1:10 pm and lands at 8:00 pm.

Question 12

Which airlines fly non-stop between Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport and London?

Accepted Answer

There is just one airline that flies from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London direct and that is SriLankan Airlines. The best round-trip deal found from SriLankan Airlines for the route is $857.

Question 13

Which airlines fly non-stop between Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport and London?

Accepted Answer

There is just one airline that flies from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London direct and that is SriLankan Airlines. The best round-trip deal found from SriLankan Airlines for the route is $857.

Question 14

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Colombo to London?

Accepted Answer

The Airbus A330-300 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Colombo to London flight route.

Question 15

Which airline alliances offer flights from Colombo to London?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 17

Can I fly directly between Bandaranaike Airport and London airports?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can fly directly between Sri Lanka and London Heathrow Airport with Sri Lankan Airlines. Should you not mind transferring, you could opt for a flight with British Airways to Heathrow or Gatwick that changes in Hamad International Airport in Doha and might be slightly cheaper than the direct option.

Question 18

Can I exchange my currency at Bandaranaike Airport?

Accepted Answer

Yes, before your flight, you can change your Sri Lankan Rupees to Sterling at service bureaus. With BOC Transit currency exchange counter and People’s Bank both offering this service, you will be able to find great, commission-free options before you depart to London.

Question 19

Are there airport hotels to stay in if my flight departs early?

Accepted Answer

Should you have an early flight in the morning, or just want to relax ahead of a long flight to the UK, you can opt for an airport hotel to make your journey seamless ahead of your flight. Choose a hotel such as the Airport City Hotel and Sandamali Restaurant, which is one of the closest hotels to the airport terminal.

Question 20

When flying from Colombo Airport, should I fly to Heathrow or Gatwick?

Accepted Answer

From Bandaranaike Airport in Sri Lanka, you can fly directly to London Heathrow Airport, which makes this a very popular option to travellers. Being located closer to the city centre, Heathrow is also great for your onward journey. That being said, Gatwick flights might be better if you are travelling back to south London or another location in the south of the UK. Both airports offer great facilities through, so whichever you choose, your needs will be fully catered for upon your arrival.

Question 21

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London is May, where tickets cost $815 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,083 and $1,064 respectively.

Question 22

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London is May, where tickets cost $815 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,083 and $1,064 respectively.

Question 23

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

Accepted Answer

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 Colombo to London.

Question 24

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 25

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

Accepted Answer

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 London with an airline and back to Colombo with another airline.

Question 26

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

Accepted Answer

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 London from Colombo up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Question 27

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Colombo to London?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Dubai (DXB) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $491.

Question 28

What is the most popular layover airport when flying from Colombo to London?

Accepted Answer

Abu Dhabi (AUH) is the top choice – 37% of KAYAK users who clicked on 1-stop flights from Colombo to London picked an itinerary connecting there.

Question 29

Which layover airport has the quickest connection when flying from Colombo to London?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer a quick connection, Istanbul (IST) often has the shortest layovers from Colombo to London, with an average of 1h 18m.

Question 30

Which layover airport offers the shortest total travel time from Colombo to London?

Accepted Answer

Consider flying via Dubai (DXB) for the shortest journey. The average one-way travel time for flights connecting there is 13h 49m.

Question 31

How often are flights from Colombo to London delayed?

Accepted Answer

Weekly flights between Colombo and London historically see delays in approximately 15% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 103 minutes.

Question 32

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Colombo to London flights?

Accepted Answer

Based on our data, SriLankan Airlines have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 14% of their flights encountering any delays.

Question 33

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Statistically, Tuesday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Friday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

Question 34

What is the most punctual flight time for Colombo to London flights?

Accepted Answer

Typically, flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights in the morning have historically encountered delays more often.

Question 35

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport and London?

Accepted Answer

There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Business and Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 36

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport and London?

Accepted Answer

There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Business and Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 37

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Colombo to London?

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest round-trip tickets from Colombo to London were found on Etihad Airways ($754) and Gulf Air ($770).

Question 38

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Colombo to London?

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest round-trip tickets from Colombo to London were found on Etihad Airways ($754) and Gulf Air ($770).

Question 39

What is the cheapest Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London flight route?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest return flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London costs $734 on the route between Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (CMB) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 26% cheaper than other Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport-London routes. The most popular route is between Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (CMB) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR).

Question 40

What is the cheapest Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London flight route?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest return flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London costs $734 on the route between Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (CMB) and London Gatwick Airport (LGW). Over the past month, this route was, on average, 26% cheaper than other Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport-London routes. The most popular route is between Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (CMB) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR).

Question 41

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

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London, you should book around 7 weeks before departure, which saves you about 17% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

Question 42

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

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London, you should book around 7 weeks before departure, which saves you about 17% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

Question 43

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London?

Accepted Answer

No, with an average price for the route of $835, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

Question 44

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London?

Accepted Answer

No, with an average price for the route of $835, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

Question 45

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

Accepted Answer

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.Flights to London from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport usually cost between $900 and $1,638 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $754 on Etihad Airways (Sep 14-Oct 5).

Question 46

What are the most popular airlines flying to London?

Accepted Answer

The most popular airline among KAYAK users flying to London is Qatar Airways, followed by Etihad Airways and SriLankan Airlines.

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