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While it is possible to fly from London Stansted (STN) and London Gatwick to Sri Lanka, the majority of flights from London to Colombo depart from London Heathrow. The airport is very large and has several terminals that are spread out over some distance, so always make sure to check which one your flight is departing from. All international flights to Colombo land at Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport.

SriLankan is the only airline to offer direct flights from London to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl, with regular departures from London Heathrow. Numerous other carriers such as Emirates, Oman Air, British Airways and KLM also fly the route but include at least one stopover in a major hub like Dubai, Doha or Amsterdam.

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport is located around 20 mi from the city centre of Colombo, a journey that takes around 45min by car. While many hotels offer shuttle services, you can also opt for an official airport taxi, available from the counter in the Arrivals Hall. Depending on your exact destination the fare should be approx. Rs 2,800 (£12) to the city.

Although several international car hire firms like Sixt and Europcar operate branches near to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport, none of them are actually located on site. If you would prefer to hire a car with a driver, there are several tour operator desks in the Arrivals Hall that may be able to help you; otherwise, it is best to contact your preferred rental car agency in advance.

Among airlines operating London Heathrow Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights:

• SriLankan Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

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

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

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.

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

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $350 round-trip via Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW), compared to $1,041 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $42–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 777 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by British Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner variants.

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

• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) - 45% of one-stop connections
• Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) - 40% of one-stop connections
• Dubai Intl (DXB) - 4% of one-stop connections
• Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl (BOM) - 3% of one-stop connections

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

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 9% on the London Heathrow Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport route. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $888 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $966, a difference of $78. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 London Heathrow Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport route, 51% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 46 minutes.

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

Some of the most popular sights in Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport are Pettah Market, Jami Ul Alfar Mosque and Fort Railway Station. These are among the most viewed places in Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 12:35 pm and lands at 11:13 pm
• Latest: departs at 9:30 pm and lands at 8:08 am.

The flight takes about 10h 38m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 3% above the route average of $925. Book 21 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from London Heathrow Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport takes 10h 38m, 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $785 to $6,587. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from London Heathrow Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $504, which is 10% below the typical average for this route.

SriLankan Airlines is the only airline operating London Heathrow Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport flights. 50% of its flights are on time.

Night 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.

Flying via Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 11h 46m, compared with 14h 24m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) and 14h 35m via Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH).

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

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport (CMB) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $21 for economy cars. Top options include:
· GREEN MOTION
· Ace
· AcaRent
· Xdrive Mobility
· SR RENT A CAR

Round-trip flights from London Heathrow Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport range from $808 to $1,153, with an average of $925 over the past 12 months. Anything below $808 counts as a good deal.

SriLankan Airlines is the only airline on the London Heathrow Airport to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.