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Cheap flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport from $548

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 21/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMB — LHR
18 May — 25 May1
1 adult
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 61 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Monday

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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 18 April 2026.

Tue 21/404:15
CMB
-
LHR
1 stop19h 35m
Etihad Airways
Tue 2/621:45
LHR
-
CMB
1 stop18h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 13/4$996
Tue 21/404:15
CMB
-
LHR
1 stop15h 20m
Etihad Airways
Sat 25/420:45
LHR
-
CMB
1 stop19h 25m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 14/4$998
Tue 21/421:50
CMB
-
LHR
1 stop21h 45m
Etihad Airways
Tue 15/921:45
LHR
-
CMB
1 stop18h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 13/4$1,000
Wed 29/404:15
CMB
-
LHR
1 stop13h 45m
Etihad Airways
Wed 6/520:45
LHR
-
CMB
1 stop19h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 16/4$1,002
Thu 14/504:05
CMB
-
LHR
1 stop18h 25m
Qatar Airways
Thu 21/509:05
LHR
-
CMB
1 stop20h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 14/4$1,003
Tue 2/621:50
CMB
-
LHR
1 stop25h 25m
Etihad Airways
Sat 3/1021:45
LHR
-
CMB
1 stop24h 45m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 15/4$1,005
Tue 2/620:20
CMB
-
LHR
1 stop16h 10m
Qatar Airways
Tue 30/609:30
LHR
-
CMB
1 stop19h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 16/4$1,006
Wed 22/411:20
CMB
-
LHR
1 stop25h 10m
Qatar Airways
Tue 25/815:05
LHR
-
CMB
1 stop14h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 15/4$1,013
Mon 20/416:30
CMB
-
LHR
1 stop31h 20m
Etihad Airways
Mon 14/921:45
LHR
-
CMB
1 stop18h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 15/4$1,014
Wed 29/404:15
CMB
-
LHR
1 stop13h 45m
Etihad Airways
Mon 25/521:45
LHR
-
CMB
1 stop12h 40m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 16/4$1,016
Sun 24/521:50
CMB
-
LHR
1 stop19h 25m
Etihad Airways
Tue 9/621:45
LHR
-
CMB
1 stop18h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 17/4$1,017

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 18 April 2026.

Round-trip from

$996

One-way from

$548

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,419
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 23/5-7/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 45m total
  • Colombo to London
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 21/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 14h 55m total
  • Colombo to London
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($107 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($22 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 18 April 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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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

ColomboLondon

CMB - LHR

CMBLHR

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 1/10

04:35-14:05

1 stop14h 00m

London Heathrow

Wed 14/10

08:25-03:05

1 stop14h 10m

$1,046

ColomboLondon

CMB - LHR

CMBLHR

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 6/7

10:30-20:25

1 stop14h 25m

London Heathrow

Wed 28/10

19:20-16:30

1 stop15h 40m

$1,051

ColomboLondon

CMB - LHR

CMBLHR

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 16/6

16:20-12:45

1 stop24h 55m

London Heathrow

Sat 20/6

21:45-20:35

1 stop18h 20m

$1,069

ColomboLondon

CMB - LHR

CMBLHR

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Mon 8/6

16:20-07:00

1 stop19h 10m

London Heathrow

Sun 21/6

21:45-14:55

1 stop12h 40m

$1,077
Fastest return journey

ColomboLondon

CMB - LHR

CMBLHR

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 5/8

20:20-06:25

1 stop14h 35m

London Heathrow

Wed 19/8

15:35-09:00

1 stop12h 55m

$1,170

ColomboLondon

CMB - LHR

CMBLHR

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 29/5

10:05-20:15

1 stop14h 40m

London Heathrow

Fri 5/6

22:15-16:35

1 stop13h 50m

$1,254

ColomboLondon

CMB - LHR

CMBLHR

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 16/6

20:35-12:25

2 stops20h 20m

London Heathrow

Tue 13/10

20:40-18:30

2 stops17h 20m

$1,257

ColomboLondon

CMB - LHR

CMBLHR

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 30/5

02:55-14:25

1 stop16h 00m

London Heathrow

Sun 7/6

22:15-18:30

2 stops15h 45m

$1,283

ColomboLondon

CMB - LHR

CMBLHR

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 28/5

17:20-06:55

2 stops18h 05m

London Heathrow

Thu 4/6

22:05-09:40

2 stops31h 05m

$1,331
Cheapest one-way

ColomboLondon

CMB - LHR

CMBLHR

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 6/5

04:05-20:05

1 stop20h 30m

$549

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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?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Colombo to Heathrow. Price data was last updated on 10 April 2026.

The best time to book flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport is 46 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport (average of $1,179). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of $1,529). 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 18 April 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.

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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 18 April 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.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,730 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

DOH - KUL

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.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,730 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,730 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

DOH - KUL

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.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,431 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,730 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

DOH - KUL

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.
SriLankan Airlines
6.8
Okay
82 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,730 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

DOH - KUL

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.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,892 reviews
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,730 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

DOH - KUL

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 14h 25m. Fly via Qatar Airways, 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 $1,067. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Qatar Airways, from $1,076, and Etihad Airways, from $1,274. British Airways is 21% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport (average of $1,179). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of $1,529). 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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