Q: 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 $1,419 and $2,101 in September. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $1,191 on Etihad Airways (18 Sept-25 Sept). Find deals

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Istanbul (IST) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $1,209. Find deals

Question 2

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

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Flights via Dubai (DXB) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 13h 58m. Find deals

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Flights via Istanbul (IST) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 28m. Find deals

Question 4

How much does it cost for a return flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport?

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport flights typically cost between $1,419 and $2,101 in September.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $1,191 on Etihad Airways (18 Sept-25 Sept). Find deals

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Abu Dhabi (AUH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 37% of one-stop itineraries from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport on Cheapflights.

Question 6

How long is the flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport?

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There are many flights that can get you from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport in 13h 50m. Fly via Etihad Airways to get the fastest option. The distance from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport is about 8710 km.

Question 7

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport round-trip?

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Cheapflights users have booked flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport round-trip from $1,078. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are British Airways, from $1,180, and Qatar Airways, from $1,218. Etihad Airways is 28% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 9

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport?

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Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport (average of $1,037). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,667). 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.

Question 10

What is the cheapest day to fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport?

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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight should consider departing on Thursday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Question 11

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

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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).

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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.

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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).

Question 14

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport?

Accepted Answer

Consider British Airways, Etihad Airways or Qatar Airways when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport.

Question 15

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport?

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Travellers have found that booking a Sunday departure is the best way to save up to 27% on the cost of booking your flights compared to booking on days of the week where this route is of high demand.

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

To save up to 22% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 38 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport from $1,379 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $1,379 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

Question 17

What is the cheapest month to fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport?

Accepted Answer

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in August. For low rates, November can be a great choice for travel to London Heathrow Airport. Flights to London Heathrow Airport from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport in November are about $1,436 on average during November, but can be found for as low as $988.

Question 18

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

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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.

Question 19

Can I find deals for flights from Colombo to Heathrow that include hotel bookings?

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Yes. In addition to deals on Colombo to Heathrow flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 20

How can I find direct flights from Colombo to Heathrow?

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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.

Question 21

Can I find deals for business class flights from Colombo to Heathrow?

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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.

Question 22

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Colombo to Heathrow?

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Deals for Colombo to Heathrow flights are sourced from 900+ travel sites when you use Cheapflights. When all flight results come back, Cheapflights lets you sort and filter flights using different criteria to choose better, like price, airport, cabin class, and plenty of other options.

Question 23

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Colombo to Heathrow?

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Cheapflights helps you find that perfect flight to Heathrow from Colombo by searching from hundreds of airlines and agencies you know and love. We are also free to use, in case you were wondering!

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Can Cheapflights find flights from Colombo to Heathrow with no change fees?

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Certainly. Search results for flights to Heathrow from Colombo shown to you on Cheapflights can be narrowed down with different useful search filters, which includes flexible booking options.

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Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Colombo to Heathrow become cheaper?

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Round-trip from	$1,191
One-way from	$567
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	October
Average price	$1,846

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Etihad Airways	Cheapest$1,078	Average$1,495	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
British Airways	Cheapest$1,180	Average$1,505	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest$1,218	Average$1,527	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
SriLankan Airlines	Cheapest$1,570	Average$2,012	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search SriLankan Airlines flights

Cheap flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport from $567

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 14/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to London Heathrow are usually found in October or November, booked 80 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

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