What’s the fastest stopover option from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport?

Flights via Abu Dhabi (AUH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 14h 53m.

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 cheapest stopover airport for flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport?

Doha (DOH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $1,176.

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 101 minutes.

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport?

Abu Dhabi (AUH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 72% of one-stop itineraries from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport on Cheapflights.

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

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

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 in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport?

Flights via Abu Dhabi (AUH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 59m.

Weekly flight availability from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport

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).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in London Heathrow Airport ranges from 40.0 - 70.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 70.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit London Heathrow Airport when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to London Heathrow Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 4.0 C).

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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Mon 1/3

15:55-06:35

2 stops20h 10m

London Heathrow

Wed 31/12

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CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - LHR London Heathrow

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Wed 4/11

04:00-12:05

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London Heathrow

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Sat 19/12

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04:50-18:25

1 stop19h 05m

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CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - LHR London Heathrow

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Wed 13/1

04:00-12:05

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London Heathrow

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CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - LHR London Heathrow

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Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 14/1

04:00-12:05

1 stop13h 35m

London Heathrow

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:30

Nonstop0h 00m

$603

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CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - LHR London Heathrow

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Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 30/10

04:50-05:55

1 stop30h 35m

London Heathrow

Wed 31/12

00:00-04:30

Nonstop0h 00m

$696

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CMB Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - LHR London Heathrow

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Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 18/1

20:15-18:20

2 stops27h 35m

London Heathrow

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Nonstop0h 00m

$745

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The best time to book flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport is 73 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 $1,203). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,546). 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?

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 $1,027 and $1,469 in December.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $998 on Etihad Airways (1 Dec–10 Jan).

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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 13h 35m. 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 17% 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.
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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport (average of $1,203). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,546). 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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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 73 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?

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CMB to LHR?

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 $1,027 and $1,469 in December.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $998 on Etihad Airways (1 Dec–10 Jan).

Weekly flight availability from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport

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 101 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 in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

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

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday 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?

Abu Dhabi (AUH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 72% 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?

Doha (DOH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $1,176.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport?

Flights via Abu Dhabi (AUH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 14h 53m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport?

Flights via Abu Dhabi (AUH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 59m.

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Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport flights typically cost between $1,027 and $1,469 in December.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $998 on Etihad Airways (1 Dec–10 Jan).