Cheap flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport from $537
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 26/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMB — LHR
8 Feb — 15 Feb1
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 November, booked 82 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Monday
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 9 January 2026.
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 9 January 2026.
Sun 1/204:15CMB - LHR
1 stop14h 35mQatar Airways
Wed 11/208:05LHR - CMB
1 stop12h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/1$1,100
Tue 3/204:00CMB - LHR
1 stop19h 40mEtihad Airways
Wed 11/219:20LHR - CMB
1 stop26h 00mEtihad Airways
Deal found 6/1$1,130
Thu 12/216:55CMB - LHR
2 stops27h 20mGulf Air
Tue 3/309:30LHR - CMB
2 stops18h 35mGulf Air
Deal found 7/1$1,133
Thu 12/216:55CMB - LHR
2 stops27h 20mGulf Air
Sun 1/321:50LHR - CMB
2 stops30h 50mGulf Air
Deal found 7/1$1,170
Tue 27/104:00CMB - LHR
1 stop13h 35mEtihad Airways
Sun 1/220:55LHR - CMB
1 stop24h 25mEtihad Airways
Deal found 7/1$1,188
Tue 20/116:55CMB - LHR
2 stops19h 10mGulf Air
Wed 4/209:30LHR - CMB
2 stops18h 45mGulf Air
Deal found 7/1$1,228
Thu 22/116:20CMB - LHR
1 stop27h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 25/122:15LHR - CMB
2 stops16h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$1,298
Wed 4/220:15CMB - LHR
2 stops16h 25mEmirates
Wed 11/215:50LHR - CMB
1 stop24h 35mEmirates
Deal found 7/1$1,316
Sun 15/220:15CMB - LHR
2 stops29h 15mEmirates
Mon 2/320:20LHR - CMB
2 stops16h 35mEmirates
Deal found 7/1$1,331
Mon 18/517:55CMB - LHR
2 stops27h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 22/706:55LHR - CMB
2 stops18h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$1,336
Fri 1/510:00CMB - LHR
1 stop13h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 31/508:40LHR - CMB
2 stops19h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$1,339
Wed 25/320:15CMB - LHR
2 stops16h 25mEmirates
Thu 23/414:25LHR - CMB
2 stops15h 20mEmirates
Deal found 8/1$1,342
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 9 January 2026.
Thu 12/216:55CMB - LHR
2 stops27h 20mGulf Air
Mon 2/321:50LHR - CMB
2 stops30h 15mGulf Air
Deal found 7/1$1,133
Thu 22/116:20CMB - LHR
1 stop27h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 25/122:15LHR - CMB
2 stops16h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$1,298
Wed 4/220:15CMB - LHR
2 stops16h 25mEmirates
Wed 11/215:50LHR - CMB
1 stop24h 35mEmirates
Deal found 7/1$1,316
Fri 1/513:10CMB - LHR
Nonstop11h 20mSriLankan Airlines
Sun 31/521:30LHR - CMB
Nonstop10h 45mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 7/1$1,348
Thu 12/216:55CMB - LHR
2 stops27h 20mGulf Air
Thu 5/309:30LHR - CMB
2 stops18h 45mGulf Air
Deal found 7/1$1,133
Sun 15/220:15CMB - LHR
2 stops23h 05mEmirates
Mon 2/313:40LHR - CMB
1 stop29h 35mEmirates
Deal found 7/1$1,331
Mon 18/517:55CMB - LHR
2 stops27h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 22/706:55LHR - CMB
2 stops18h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$1,336
Thu 12/216:55CMB - LHR
2 stops27h 20mGulf Air
Fri 27/221:50LHR - CMB
2 stops30h 25mGulf Air
Deal found 7/1$1,316
Fri 1/510:00CMB - LHR
1 stop13h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 31/508:40LHR - CMB
2 stops19h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$1,339
Fri 13/216:55CMB - LHR
2 stops19h 10mGulf Air
Thu 5/309:30LHR - CMB
2 stops18h 45mGulf Air
Deal found 7/1$1,361
Mon 16/216:55CMB - LHR
2 stops19h 10mGulf Air
Wed 4/321:50LHR - CMB
2 stops30h 25mGulf Air
Deal found 7/1$1,361
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 9 January 2026.
Fri 1/513:10CMB - LHR
Nonstop11h 20mSriLankan Airlines
Sun 31/521:30LHR - CMB
Nonstop10h 45mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 7/1$1,348
Thu 22/112:50CMB - LHR
Nonstop11h 50mSriLankan Airlines
Sun 25/112:35LHR - CMB
Nonstop10h 20mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 7/1$1,695
Sun 22/212:50CMB - LHR
Nonstop11h 50mSriLankan Airlines
Sun 1/312:35LHR - CMB
Nonstop10h 20mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 7/1$2,170
Mon 18/513:10CMB - LHR
Nonstop11h 20mSriLankan Airlines
Wed 22/721:30LHR - CMB
Nonstop10h 45mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 7/1$2,337
Tue 2/613:10CMB - LHR
Nonstop11h 20mSriLankan Airlines
Tue 30/621:30LHR - CMB
Nonstop10h 45mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 8/1$7,094
Last-minute flights from Colombo to Heathrow
Discover last-minute flight deals from Colombo to Heathrow. Data last updated 9 January 2026 and is based on user searches.
Tue 20/116:55CMB - LHR
2 stops19h 10mGulf Air
Wed 4/209:30LHR - CMB
2 stops18h 45mGulf Air
Deal found 7/1$1,228
Thu 22/116:20CMB - LHR
1 stop27h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 25/122:15LHR - CMB
2 stops16h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$1,298
Thu 22/116:55CMB - LHR
2 stops19h 10mGulf Air
Sun 25/121:50LHR - CMB
2 stops30h 25mGulf Air
Deal found 7/1$1,371
Tue 27/104:00CMB - LHR
1 stop13h 35mEtihad Airways
Sun 1/220:55LHR - CMB
1 stop24h 25mEtihad Airways
Deal found 7/1$1,188
Sun 1/204:15CMB - LHR
1 stop14h 35mQatar Airways
Wed 11/208:05LHR - CMB
1 stop12h 20mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/1$1,100
Tue 3/204:00CMB - LHR
1 stop19h 40mEtihad Airways
Wed 11/219:20LHR - CMB
1 stop26h 00mEtihad Airways
Deal found 6/1$1,130
Wed 4/220:15CMB - LHR
2 stops16h 25mEmirates
Wed 11/215:50LHR - CMB
1 stop24h 35mEmirates
Deal found 7/1$1,316
Thu 12/216:55CMB - LHR
2 stops27h 20mGulf Air
Thu 5/309:30LHR - CMB
2 stops18h 45mGulf Air
Deal found 7/1$1,133
Thu 12/216:55CMB - LHR
2 stops27h 20mGulf Air
Sun 1/321:50LHR - CMB
2 stops30h 50mGulf Air
Deal found 7/1$1,170
Fri 13/216:55CMB - LHR
2 stops19h 10mGulf Air
Thu 5/309:30LHR - CMB
2 stops18h 45mGulf Air
Deal found 7/1$1,361
Sun 15/220:15CMB - LHR
2 stops29h 15mEmirates
Mon 2/320:20LHR - CMB
2 stops16h 35mEmirates
Deal found 7/1$1,331
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 9 January 2026.
Tue 3/204:00CMB - LHR
1 stop19h 40mEtihad Airways
Deal found 7/1$537
Fri 6/216:20CMB - LHR
1 stop19h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 8/1$539
Mon 27/416:20CMB - LHR
1 stop19h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 7/1$545
Tue 17/315:55CMB - LHR
2 stops20h 10mGulf Air
Deal found 8/1$555
Fri 6/204:15CMB - LHR
1 stop14h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 8/1$563
Fri 6/311:15CMB - LHR
1 stop14h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 8/1$566
Thu 5/204:15CMB - LHR
1 stop14h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/1$567
Mon 19/119:30CMB - LHR
1 stop16h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 8/1$582
Fri 29/502:55CMB - LHR
1 stop16h 20mKuwait Airways
Deal found 7/1$591
Sun 25/110:15CMB - LHR
1 stop17h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 8/1$613
Sat 24/116:55CMB - LHR
2 stops19h 10mGulf Air
Deal found 7/1$618
Cheapflights Fare Finder
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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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Depart
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Price
ColomboLondon
CMB - LHR
CMBLHR
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Thu 12/2
16:55-14:45
2 stops27h 20m
London Heathrow
Mon 2/3
21:50-09:35
2 stops30h 15m
$1,133
ColomboLondon
CMB - LHR
CMBLHR
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Thu 12/2
16:55-14:45
2 stops27h 20m
London Heathrow
Thu 5/3
09:30-09:45
2 stops18h 45m
$1,133
ColomboLondon
CMB - LHR
CMBLHR
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Thu 22/1
16:20-14:30
1 stop27h 40m
London Heathrow
Sun 25/1
22:15-20:15
2 stops16h 30m
$1,298
ColomboLondon
CMB - LHR
CMBLHR
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Wed 4/2
20:15-07:10
2 stops16h 25m
London Heathrow
Wed 11/2
15:50-21:55
1 stop24h 35m
$1,316
ColomboLondon
CMB - LHR
CMBLHR
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Thu 12/2
16:55-14:45
2 stops27h 20m
London Heathrow
Fri 27/2
21:50-09:45
2 stops30h 25m
$1,316
ColomboLondon
CMB - LHR
CMBLHR
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Sun 15/2
20:15-13:50
2 stops23h 05m
London Heathrow
Mon 2/3
13:40-00:45
1 stop29h 35m
$1,331
ColomboLondon
CMB - LHR
CMBLHR
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Mon 18/5
17:55-16:40
2 stops27h 15m
London Heathrow
Wed 22/7
06:55-05:40
2 stops18h 15m
$1,336
ColomboLondon
CMB - LHR
CMBLHR
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Fri 1/5
10:00-18:45
1 stop13h 15m
London Heathrow
Sun 31/5
08:40-08:45
2 stops19h 35m
$1,339
ColomboLondon
CMB - LHR
CMBLHR
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Fri 1/5
13:10-20:00
Nonstop11h 20m
London Heathrow
Sun 31/5
21:30-12:45
Nonstop10h 45m
$1,348
ColomboLondon
CMB - LHR
CMBLHR
Colombo Bandaranaike Intl
Fri 13/2
16:55-06:35
2 stops19h 10m
London Heathrow
Thu 5/3
09:30-09:45
2 stops18h 45m
$1,361
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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 2 January 2026.
The best time to book flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport is 82 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport (average of $1,031). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of $1,216). 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 9 January 2026.
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 9 January 2026.
The most flights from CMB to LHR are scheduled on a Monday (2 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 15% of weekly flights between Colombo and London have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 130 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 15% 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.
Doha (DOH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 43% 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 $1,218.
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: 14h 00m.
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 9 January 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, andSriLankan Airlines
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.
My only complaint is that for this long flight I was initially given a window seat. Which made me happy. But at boarding they switched my ticket for no apparent reason and when I asked I was told my seat number doesn’t exist. I was given a middle seat.
My only complaint is that for this long flight I was initially given a window seat. Which made me happy. But at boarding they switched my ticket for no apparent reason and when I asked I was told my seat number doesn’t exist. I was given a middle seat.
My only complaint is that for this long flight I was initially given a window seat. Which made me happy. But at boarding they switched my ticket for no apparent reason and when I asked I was told my seat number doesn’t exist. I was given a middle seat.
My only complaint is that for this long flight I was initially given a window seat. Which made me happy. But at boarding they switched my ticket for no apparent reason and when I asked I was told my seat number doesn’t exist. I was given a middle seat.
My only complaint is that for this long flight I was initially given a window seat. Which made me happy. But at boarding they switched my ticket for no apparent reason and when I asked I was told my seat number doesn’t exist. I was given a middle seat.
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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 Gulf Air 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 $1,024. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are British Airways, from $1,140, and Qatar Airways, from $1,152. Etihad Airways is 29% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport one-way?
For one-way options, check prices for Etihad Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $506. Users have also found prices from $568 and $597 on British Airways and Qatar Airways, respectively.
Can I find deals for flights from Colombo to Heathrow that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Colombo to Heathrow flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Colombo to Heathrow?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Colombo to Heathrow.
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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport (average of $1,031). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of $1,216). 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 9 January 2026.
Discover the top 4 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 9 January 2026.
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