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Cheap flights from Colombo to London

12 nonstop flights a week. Operated by 2 airlines, about 11h 45m in the air, 5,413 mi (8,712 km). Tickets from $318, nonstop from $581.

Flights from Colombo to London

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Prices by day: Colombo to London

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Best fares from Colombo to London

Lowest one-way prices found by recent searches for the next 120 days; press a card to search that date

Cheapest one-way $318 25 November 2026, with a connection Cheapest nonstop $581 11 November 2026, SriLankan Airlines Cheapest in the next 7 days $322 Tomorrow Cheapest weekend departure $339 Sat, 21 November 2026 Cheapest month November 2026 tickets from $318

Colombo to London at a glance

flight time, from 11h 45m to 11h 55m
11h 45m
straight-line distance
5,413 mi (8,712 km)
flights a week
12
next flight
10 November
first and last departure
02:25 - 12:55
lowest price, with a connection, 11 November
$318
lowest nonstop price
$581
airlines
2

Colombo to London ticket prices by month

Lowest one-way fare found by recent searches

Cheapest month: November 2026, tickets from $318. Prices come from searches over the last few days; check the search for your exact date.

The most expensive month is January 2027: from $437. The average across months is $386.

Colombo to London flight schedule

12 flights a week. Departure and arrival times are local.

FlightDepartsArrivesDurationDaysAircraft
UL 505
SriLankan Airlines
02:25 Bandaranaike International
08:40 London Heathrow, terminal 3
11h 45m
Sat, Sun
Airbus A330-300
BA 2044
British Airways
10:35 Bandaranaike International
17:00 London Gatwick, terminal S
11h 55m
Tue, Thu, Sat
Boeing 777
UL 503
SriLankan Airlines
12:55 Bandaranaike International
19:10 London Heathrow, terminal 3
11h 45m
Daily
Airbus A330-300

Days of the week are taken from the schedule for the next 14 days; schedules change by season. London is 5.5 hours behind Colombo. The search shows seat availability and the price for your date.

Airlines flying Colombo to London

Flights a week by schedule and the cheapest nonstop fare of each airline found by recent searches

SriLankan Airlines9 a week British Airways3 a week

Airports

Where flights from Colombo to London depart and land

Departure from Colombo

Bandaranaike International CMB

12 flights a week, 17 mi (28 km) from the city centre

About the airport

Arrival in London

London Heathrow closest to the centreLHR

9 flights a week, terminal 3, 14 mi (23 km) from the city centre

About the airport
London Gatwick LGW

3 flights a week, terminal S, 24 mi (39 km) from the city centre

About the airport

When to visit London

Weather by month

Best time to visit: May, June, July, August and September, +18° to +23° by day. In November it is +11° by day and +6° at night, with 11 rainy days.

Jan
+7° +2° 12 days
Feb
+10° +3° 11 days
Mar
+12° +4° 12 days
Apr
+14° +5° 8 days
May
+18° +9° 13 days
Jun
+22° +12° 8 days
Jul
+23° +14° 13 days
Aug
+23° +14° 7 days
Sep
+20° +12° 12 days
Oct
+16° +10° 13 days
Nov
+11° +6° 11 days
Dec
+9° +5° 12 days

Daytime and night temperatures in °C, rainy days. Months with the most comfortable weather are in green. Long-term averages.

Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight from Colombo to London?
A nonstop flight takes 11 hours 45 minutes on average, from 11h 45m to 11h 55m depending on the flight.
How far is London from Colombo?
5,413 mi (8,712 km) in a straight line between the cities.
Which airlines fly nonstop from Colombo to London?
SriLankan Airlines (9 a week) and British Airways (3 a week).
How many flights a day are there from Colombo to London?
There are 12 a week, about 1.7 a day on average.
When are the first and last flights from Colombo to London?
The first departure is at 02:25 (UL505), the last at 12:55 (UL503). Local time.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Colombo to London?
November 2026: tickets from $318. The most expensive is January 2027, from $437.
What is the cheapest upcoming date to fly from Colombo to London?
25 November 2026 (Wednesday): from $318 one way, with a connection, by recent searches. The search shows the price for your dates.
Which airline is the cheapest from Colombo to London?
SriLankan Airlines: nonstop tickets from $581 on 11 November by recent searches. Prices change daily, so compare the sellers in the search.
What is the time difference between Colombo and London?
London is 5.5 hours behind Colombo. Schedule times on this page are local to each airport.
Which Colombo airport do flights to London leave from?
Bandaranaike International (12 a week).
Which London airport is closest to the city centre?
London Heathrow (LHR), 14 mi (23 km) from the city centre. Others: London Gatwick 24 mi (39 km).