Cheap flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport from $584
This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 19/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMB — LHR
25 Dec — 1 Jan1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to London Heathrow are usually found in October or March, booked 80 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Tuesday
Cheap flight deals from Colombo to Heathrow
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Colombo (CMB) to Heathrow (LHR). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 25 November 2025.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Colombo to Heathrow. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 25 November 2025.
Sat 13/1221:35CMB - LHR
1 stop26h 05mEtihad Airways
Sat 10/120:55LHR - CMB
1 stop17h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 24/11$1,266
Sat 27/1209:50CMB - LHR
1 stop31h 45mEtihad Airways
Tue 27/120:55LHR - CMB
1 stop17h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 23/11$1,277
Sun 23/1103:25CMB - LHR
1 stop15h 25mQatar Airways
Wed 14/108:35LHR - CMB
1 stop12h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 23/11$1,299
Thu 27/1108:20CMB - LHR
1 stop16h 30mAir India
Mon 1/1220:30LHR - CMB
1 stop21h 15mAir India
Deal found 23/11$1,338
Wed 26/1103:25CMB - LHR
1 stop16h 05mQatar Airways
Mon 1/1208:35LHR - CMB
1 stop12h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 24/11$1,350
Mon 24/1102:40CMB - LHR
1 stop19h 00mEmirates
Mon 1/1219:00LHR - CMB
2 stops17h 55mEmirates
Deal found 24/11$1,361
Thu 25/1220:15CMB - LHR
2 stops16h 25mEmirates
Wed 7/120:20LHR - CMB
2 stops16h 35mEmirates
Deal found 24/11$1,378
Mon 22/1204:15CMB - LHR
1 stop14h 35mBritish Airways
Tue 30/1219:20LHR - CMB
1 stop18h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 23/11$1,381
Sat 27/1209:50CMB - LHR
1 stop31h 45mEtihad Airways
Sat 31/119:20LHR - CMB
1 stop19h 30mEtihad Airways
Deal found 23/11$1,392
Best flights from Colombo to Heathrow
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Colombo to Heathrow that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 25 November 2025.
Fri 26/1204:00CMB - LHR
1 stop32h 10mEtihad Airways
Tue 27/120:55LHR - CMB
1 stop17h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 23/11$1,293
Mon 2/202:40CMB - LHR
1 stop16h 40mEmirates
Tue 10/221:20LHR - CMB
1 stop19h 05mEmirates
Deal found 23/11$1,358
Wed 11/204:15CMB - LHR
1 stop15h 15mQatar Airways
Sun 22/208:40LHR - CMB
1 stop12h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 24/11$1,412
Fri 13/220:15CMB - LHR
2 stops20h 55mEmirates
Fri 20/219:00LHR - CMB
1 stop21h 25mEmirates
Deal found 23/11$1,358
Sat 27/1209:50CMB - LHR
1 stop31h 45mEtihad Airways
Sat 31/119:20LHR - CMB
1 stop19h 30mEtihad Airways
Deal found 23/11$1,392
Sat 21/302:40CMB - LHR
1 stop19h 00mEmirates
Tue 7/420:40LHR - CMB
2 stops17h 20mEmirates
Deal found 22/11$1,401
Fri 5/1216:30CMB - LHR
1 stop25h 05mEtihad Airways
Fri 3/421:45LHR - CMB
1 stop18h 25mEtihad Airways
Deal found 24/11$1,435
Fri 12/1201:45CMB - LHR
1 stop19h 55mEmirates
Tue 6/119:00LHR - CMB
2 stops17h 55mEmirates
Deal found 23/11$1,412
Fri 5/1220:15CMB - LHR
2 stops26h 55mEmirates
Tue 30/1219:00LHR - CMB
2 stops17h 55mEmirates
Deal found 24/11$1,449
Direct flights from Colombo to Heathrow
Explore direct flight options from Colombo to Heathrow based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 25 November 2025.
Sat 21/302:20CMB - LHR
Nonstop11h 50mSriLankan Airlines
Tue 7/421:30LHR - CMB
Nonstop10h 45mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 22/11$1,794
Last-minute flights from Colombo to Heathrow
Discover last-minute flight deals from Colombo to Heathrow. Data last updated 25 November 2025 and is based on user searches.
Mon 24/1102:40CMB - LHR
1 stop19h 00mEmirates
Mon 1/1219:00LHR - CMB
2 stops17h 55mEmirates
Deal found 24/11$1,361
Wed 26/1103:25CMB - LHR
1 stop16h 05mQatar Airways
Mon 1/1208:35LHR - CMB
1 stop12h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 24/11$1,350
Thu 27/1108:20CMB - LHR
1 stop16h 30mAir India
Mon 1/1220:30LHR - CMB
1 stop21h 15mAir India
Deal found 22/11$1,338
Sat 13/1221:35CMB - LHR
1 stop26h 05mEtihad Airways
Sat 10/120:55LHR - CMB
1 stop17h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 24/11$1,266
Mon 22/1204:15CMB - LHR
1 stop14h 35mBritish Airways
Tue 30/1219:20LHR - CMB
1 stop18h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 23/11$1,381
Thu 25/1220:15CMB - LHR
2 stops16h 25mEmirates
Wed 7/120:20LHR - CMB
2 stops16h 35mEmirates
Deal found 24/11$1,378
Sat 27/1209:50CMB - LHR
1 stop31h 45mEtihad Airways
Tue 27/120:55LHR - CMB
1 stop17h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 23/11$1,277
Sat 27/1209:50CMB - LHR
1 stop31h 45mEtihad Airways
Sat 31/119:20LHR - CMB
1 stop19h 30mEtihad Airways
Deal found 23/11$1,392
One-way flights from Colombo to Heathrow
Search for one-way flight options from Colombo to Heathrow. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 25 November 2025.
Thu 19/302:45CMB - LHR
1 stop16h 30mKuwait Airways
Deal found 24/11$584
Sat 20/1210:15CMB - LHR
1 stop15h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 22/11$585
Wed 21/110:15CMB - LHR
1 stop15h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 23/11$591
Tue 9/1204:15CMB - LHR
1 stop14h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 24/11$598
Mon 1/1204:15CMB - LHR
1 stop15h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 23/11$599
Sun 14/1204:00CMB - LHR
1 stop16h 00mEtihad Airways
Deal found 24/11$610
Mon 22/1204:15CMB - LHR
1 stop15h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 22/11$612
Fri 20/302:45CMB - LHR
1 stop16h 30mKuwait Airways
Deal found 24/11$613
Tue 3/304:00CMB - LHR
1 stop13h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 24/11$615
Fri 30/116:30CMB - LHR
1 stop25h 05mEtihad Airways
Deal found 23/11$616
Fri 23/103:25CMB - LHR
1 stop15h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 24/11$619
Mon 22/1204:00CMB - LHR
1 stop13h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 23/11$621
Cheapflights Fare Finder
Customise your flight search to find flights from Colombo to Heathrow that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 25 November 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport that are best for you.
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Price
ColomboLondon
CMB - LHR
CMBLHR
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Fri 26/12
04:00-06:40
1 stop32h 10m
London Heathrow
Tue 27/1
20:55-20:20
1 stop17h 55m
$1,293
ColomboLondon
CMB - LHR
CMBLHR
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Mon 2/2
02:40-13:50
1 stop16h 40m
London Heathrow
Tue 10/2
21:20-21:55
1 stop19h 05m
$1,358
ColomboLondon
CMB - LHR
CMBLHR
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Fri 13/2
20:15-11:40
2 stops20h 55m
London Heathrow
Fri 20/2
19:00-21:55
1 stop21h 25m
$1,358
ColomboLondon
CMB - LHR
CMBLHR
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Sat 27/12
09:50-12:05
1 stop31h 45m
London Heathrow
Sat 31/1
19:20-20:20
1 stop19h 30m
$1,392
ColomboLondon
CMB - LHR
CMBLHR
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Sat 21/3
02:40-16:10
1 stop19h 00m
London Heathrow
Tue 7/4
20:40-18:30
2 stops17h 20m
$1,401
ColomboLondon
CMB - LHR
CMBLHR
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Wed 11/2
04:15-14:00
1 stop15h 15m
London Heathrow
Sun 22/2
08:40-02:45
1 stop12h 35m
$1,412
ColomboLondon
CMB - LHR
CMBLHR
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Fri 12/12
01:45-16:10
1 stop19h 55m
London Heathrow
Tue 6/1
19:00-18:25
2 stops17h 55m
$1,412
ColomboLondon
CMB - LHR
CMBLHR
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Fri 5/12
16:30-12:05
1 stop25h 05m
London Heathrow
Fri 3/4
21:45-20:40
1 stop18h 25m
$1,435
ColomboLondon
CMB - LHR
CMBLHR
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Fri 5/12
20:15-17:40
2 stops26h 55m
London Heathrow
Tue 30/12
19:00-18:25
2 stops17h 55m
$1,449
ColomboLondon
CMB - LHR
CMBLHR
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Thu 19/3
02:45-13:45
1 stop16h 30m
$584
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Best time to book a flight from Colombo to Heathrow
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Colombo to Heathrow. Price data was last updated on 21 November 2025.
The best time to book flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport is 80 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport?
Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport (average of $1,056). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of $1,228). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CMB to LHR?
Find hourly flight availability from Colombo to Heathrow. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 25 November 2025.
Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport as you normally would.
How much does it cost for a return flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport?
Weekly flight availability from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport
Explore weekly flight availability from Colombo to Heathrow. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 25 November 2025.
The most flights from CMB to LHR are scheduled on a Saturday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).
How often are flights from Colombo to London delayed?
About 16% of weekly flights between Colombo and London have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 127 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Colombo to London flights?
Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Monday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Colombo to London flights?
Over the past year, SriLankan Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 16% of flights being delayed.
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport?
Share of one-stop return flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Abu Dhabi (AUH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 39% of one-stop itineraries from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport?
Average return fare for one-stop flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.
Istanbul (IST) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $1,291.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Dubai (DXB) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 13h 58m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Istanbul (IST) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 35m.
Reviews of airlines servicing Heathrow
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Heathrow. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Heathrow. Reviews last updated 25 November 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Etihad Airways, SriLankan Airlines, andBritish Airways
from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Etihad charged me for 2 check in bags. On Kayak search results price was showing 2 check in bags were included. Kayak need to reimburse me for these additional charges and metal agony and distress. Thanks.
Etihad charged me for 2 check in bags. On Kayak search results price was showing 2 check in bags were included. Kayak need to reimburse me for these additional charges and metal agony and distress. Thanks.
Etihad charged me for 2 check in bags. On Kayak search results price was showing 2 check in bags were included. Kayak need to reimburse me for these additional charges and metal agony and distress. Thanks.
Etihad charged me for 2 check in bags. On Kayak search results price was showing 2 check in bags were included. Kayak need to reimburse me for these additional charges and metal agony and distress. Thanks.
Related info for your journey
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How long is the flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport?
There are many flights that can get you from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport in 16h 25m. Fly via Etihad Airways or Emirates to get the fastest option. The distance from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport is about 8710 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport round-trip?
Cheapflights users have booked flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport round-trip from $1,083. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are British Airways, from $1,185, and SriLankan Airlines, from $1,578. Etihad Airways is 28% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Colombo to Heathrow?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Colombo to Heathrow by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport?
Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport (average of $1,056). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of $1,228). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
Explore flights to Heathrow departing from other origins. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 25 November 2025.
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Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Colombo to Heathrow. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 25 November 2025.
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