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Cheap flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport from $522

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 28/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMB — LHR
29 Aug — 5 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Colombo to Heathrow
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 30 July 2026.

Tue 13/1004:35
CMB
-
LHR
1 stop14h 05m
Qatar Airways
Wed 28/1008:35
LHR
-
CMB
1 stop12h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 28/7$1,089
Sun 9/810:00
CMB
-
LHR
1 stop31h 15m
Etihad Airways
Mon 24/821:45
LHR
-
CMB
1 stop30h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 28/7$1,091
Wed 9/913:30
CMB
-
LHR
2 stops26h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 16/917:10
LHR
-
CMB
2 stops17h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/7$1,101
Thu 17/904:35
CMB
-
LHR
1 stop14h 00m
Qatar Airways
Wed 30/909:30
LHR
-
CMB
1 stop13h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 27/7$1,105
Wed 23/903:35
CMB
-
LHR
1 stop14h 10m
Qatar Airways
Wed 7/1009:30
LHR
-
CMB
1 stop13h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 29/7$1,107
Thu 19/1103:25
CMB
-
LHR
1 stop15h 30m
Qatar Airways
Wed 25/1108:35
LHR
-
CMB
1 stop12h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 30/7$1,118
Sat 24/1010:00
CMB
-
LHR
1 stop31h 35m
Etihad Airways
Mon 9/1120:55
LHR
-
CMB
1 stop12h 25m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 29/7$1,130
Wed 16/904:10
CMB
-
LHR
1 stop15h 25m
Etihad Airways
Thu 1/1021:45
LHR
-
CMB
1 stop12h 40m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 26/7$1,143
Sat 12/916:20
CMB
-
LHR
1 stop30h 55m
Etihad Airways
Sun 27/921:45
LHR
-
CMB
1 stop18h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 26/7$1,151
Tue 8/916:20
CMB
-
LHR
1 stop24h 55m
Etihad Airways
Fri 18/914:45
LHR
-
CMB
1 stop25h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 28/7$1,158
Tue 28/717:20
CMB
-
LHR
2 stops18h 05m
Gulf Air
Thu 3/910:00
LHR
-
CMB
2 stops19h 10m
Gulf Air
Deal found 26/7$1,160
Fri 14/810:00
CMB
-
LHR
1 stop31h 15m
Etihad Airways
Mon 31/809:30
LHR
-
CMB
1 stop13h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 28/7$1,161

Find 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 30 July 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,089

One-way from

$522

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,400
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 13/10-28/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 26h 45m total
  • Colombo to London
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 29/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 15h 05m total
  • Colombo to London
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($132 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($31 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 30 July 2026.
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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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

ColomboLondon

CMB - LHR

CMBLHR

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 14/8

10:00-12:45

1 stop31h 15m

London Heathrow

Mon 31/8

09:30-03:00

1 stop13h 00m

$1,161

ColomboLondon

CMB - LHR

CMBLHR

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 6/9

16:20-12:45

1 stop24h 55m

London Heathrow

Fri 18/9

20:45-20:35

1 stop19h 20m

$1,214

ColomboLondon

CMB - LHR

CMBLHR

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 13/8

17:20-15:20

2 stops26h 30m

London Heathrow

Mon 7/9

22:05-09:40

2 stops31h 05m

$1,249

ColomboLondon

CMB - LHR

CMBLHR

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 18/9

17:20-15:20

2 stops26h 30m

London Heathrow

Fri 25/9

22:05-09:40

2 stops31h 05m

$1,304

ColomboLondon

CMB - LHR

CMBLHR

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 5/10

06:50-21:05

1 stop18h 45m

London Heathrow

Sat 17/10

11:20-06:55

1 stop15h 05m

$1,366
Fastest return journey

ColomboLondon

CMB - LHR

CMBLHR

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 9/9

09:10-20:15

1 stop15h 35m

London Heathrow

Wed 16/9

20:40-16:35

1 stop15h 25m

$1,373

ColomboLondon

CMB - LHR

CMBLHR

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 6/9

20:35-18:40

2 stops26h 35m

London Heathrow

Fri 18/9

20:40-18:30

2 stops17h 20m

$1,387

ColomboLondon

CMB - LHR

CMBLHR

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 8/9

20:35-18:40

2 stops26h 35m

London Heathrow

Sat 19/9

22:15-18:30

2 stops15h 45m

$1,389

ColomboLondon

CMB - LHR

CMBLHR

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 7/9

20:35-18:40

2 stops26h 35m

London Heathrow

Fri 2/10

20:40-18:30

2 stops17h 20m

$1,414
Cheapest one-way

ColomboLondon

CMB - LHR

CMBLHR

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 28/9

04:35-14:10

1 stop14h 05m

$522

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Best time to book a flight from Colombo to Heathrow

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport?

The best time to book flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport is 54 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport (average of $1,194). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of $1,583). 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 30 July 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?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport flights typically cost between $1,371 and $1,863 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,089 on Qatar Airways (13 Oct–28 Oct).

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 30 July 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Qatar Airways and Etihad 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.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,739 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Sept 2023

MAA - DOH

Worst experience. Very old flight. Too shaky and noisy. Not so clean.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,739 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,739 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Sept 2023

MAA - DOH

Worst experience. Very old flight. Too shaky and noisy. Not so clean.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,499 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,739 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

7.9

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Sept 2023

MAA - DOH

Worst experience. Very old flight. Too shaky and noisy. Not so clean.

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 26h 30m. Fly via Etihad Airways or Gulf Air 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 $1,111. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Etihad Airways. Qatar Airways is 18% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • 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.

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    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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport (average of $1,194). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of $1,583). 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.

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,111Average$1,332FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,266Average$1,579FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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