Cheap flights from London to Colombo

12 nonstop flights a week, 1 of them today. Operated by 2 airlines, about 10h 25m in the air, 5,413 mi (8,712 km). Tickets from $345, nonstop from $604.

Flights from London to Colombo

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Prices by day: London to Colombo

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London to Colombo at a glance

flight time, from 10h 25m to 10h 45m
10h 25m
straight-line distance
5,413 mi (8,712 km)
flights a week
12
flight today
1
first and last departure
12:35 - 20:40
lowest price, with a connection, 18 November
$345
lowest nonstop price
$604
airlines
2

London to Colombo ticket prices by month

Lowest one-way fare found by recent searches

Cheapest month: November 2026, tickets from $345. Prices come from searches over the last few days; check the search for your exact date.

The most expensive month is November 2027: from $452. The average across months is $392.

London to Colombo flight schedule

12 flights a week, 1 today, 1 seasonal or one-off. Departure and arrival times are local.

FlightDepartsArrivesDurationDaysAircraft
UL 506
SriLankan Airlines
12:35 London Heathrow, terminal 3
04:30 Bandaranaike International
10h 25m
Sat, Sun
Airbus A330-300
BA 2045
British Airways
16:40 London Gatwick, terminal S
08:35 Bandaranaike International
10h 25m
Mon, Wed, Fri
Boeing 777
UL 504
SriLankan Airlines
20:40 London Heathrow, terminal 3
12:35 Bandaranaike International
10h 25m
Daily
Airbus A330-300

Seasonal and one-off flights

Not operating in the next two weeks. The first of them is on 28 March.

FlightDepartsArrivesDurationDaysAircraft
UL 504
SriLankan Airlines
21:30 London Heathrow, terminal 3
12:45 Bandaranaike International
10h 45m
Seasonal
Airbus A330-300

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

Airlines flying London to Colombo

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

Airports

Where flights from London to Colombo depart and land

Departure from London

London Heathrow closest to the centreLHR

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

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

Arrival in Colombo

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

When to visit Colombo

Weather by month

Best time to visit: February, +31° by day, sea +29°. In November it is +29° by day and +23° at night, sea +29°, with 25 rainy days.

Jan
+30° +23° +28° 18 days
Feb
+31° +23° +29° 11 days
Mar
+31° +24° +30° 20 days
Apr
+31° +25° +31° 24 days
May
+30° +25° +30° 30 days
Jun
+29° +25° +29° 29 days
Jul
+29° +25° +29° 27 days
Aug
+29° +25° +29° 28 days
Sep
+29° +25° +29° 29 days
Oct
+29° +24° +29° 28 days
Nov
+29° +23° +29° 25 days
Dec
+30° +23° +29° 20 days

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

Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight from London to Colombo?
A nonstop flight takes 10 hours 25 minutes on average, from 10h 25m to 10h 45m depending on the flight.
How far is Colombo from London?
5,413 mi (8,712 km) in a straight line between the cities.
Which airlines fly nonstop from London to Colombo?
SriLankan Airlines (9 a week) and British Airways (3 a week).
How many flights a day are there from London to Colombo?
1 flight today and 12 a week, about 1.7 a day on average.
When are the first and last flights from London to Colombo?
The first departure is at 12:35 (UL506), the last at 20:40 (UL504). Local time.
What is the cheapest month to fly from London to Colombo?
November 2026: tickets from $345. The most expensive is November 2027, from $452.
What is the cheapest upcoming date to fly from London to Colombo?
18 November 2026 (Wednesday): from $345 one way, with a connection, by recent searches. The search shows the price for your dates.
Which airline is the cheapest from London to Colombo?
SriLankan Airlines: nonstop tickets from $604 on 29 November by recent searches. Prices change daily, so compare the sellers in the search.
What is the time difference between London and Colombo?
Colombo is 5.5 hours ahead of London. Schedule times on this page are local to each airport.
Which London airport do flights to Colombo leave from?
London Heathrow (9 a week) and London Gatwick (3 a week).