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$335+ Cheap flights from Bandaranaike Intl (CMB) to Heathrow (LHR)

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 3/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CMB — LHR
Dec 23 — Dec 301
Mon 12/23
Mon 12/30
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to London Heathrow are usually found in October or November, booked 65 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$694
(Etihad Airways)

One-way from

$335
(Qatar Airways)

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October

Average price

$1,018
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This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/234:15 pmCMB - LHR
1 stop20h 00mEtihad Airways
Wed 1/89:00 amLHR - CMB
1 stop30h 05mEtihad Airways
Deal found 12/18$718
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/279:40 pmCMB - LHR
1 stop14h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/1210:15 pmLHR - CMB
2 stops18h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$766
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/198:30 pmCMB - LHR
1 stop15h 25mQatar Airways
Tue 6/103:05 pmLHR - CMB
1 stop22h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/17$848
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/238:15 pmCMB - LHR
2 stops25h 25mEmirates
Fri 1/107:00 pmLHR - CMB
1 stop24h 00mEmirates
Deal found 12/18$898
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/221:55 pmCMB - LHR
2 stops31h 40mKLM
Tue 1/75:05 pmLHR - CMB
2 stops38h 20mKLM
Deal found 12/18$1,023
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/2010:05 amCMB - LHR
3 stops18h 20mLufthansa
Wed 1/88:15 pmLHR - CMB
2 stops31h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 12/18$1,074
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/237:15 amCMB - LHR
1 stop14h 25mTurkish Airlines
Sat 12/285:45 pmLHR - CMB
1 stop30h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 12/17$1,135
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/195:00 pmCMB - LHR
2 stops19h 05mGulf Air
Tue 6/109:50 pmLHR - CMB
2 stops31h 15mGulf Air
Deal found 12/17$1,157
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/2312:50 pmCMB - LHR
Nonstop11h 50mSriLankan Airlines
Sun 1/58:40 pmLHR - CMB
Nonstop10h 20mSriLankan Airlines
Deal found 12/18$1,233
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/184:25 amCMB - LHR
2 stops21h 15mRoyal Jordanian
Tue 6/105:05 pmLHR - CMB
2 stops20h 10mRoyal Jordanian
Deal found 12/17$3,561

Find flights from Colombo to Heathrow within your budget

Customize 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 18, 2024.

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ColomboLondon

CMB - LHR

CMBLHR

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Thu 1/16

4:20 am-6:25 pm

1 stop19h 35m

London Heathrow

Thu 1/23

8:55 pm-8:35 pm

1 stop18h 10m

$694

ColomboLondon

CMB - LHR

CMBLHR

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 1/21

8:15 pm-4:10 pm

2 stops25h 25m

London Heathrow

Fri 1/24

8:20 pm-6:25 pm

2 stops16h 35m

$838

ColomboLondon

CMB - LHR

CMBLHR

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sat 3/22

4:00 pm-4:10 pm

2 stops29h 40m

London Heathrow

Sun 3/23

7:55 pm-3:00 pm

2 stops37h 35m

$840

ColomboLondon

CMB - LHR

CMBLHR

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Sun 2/2

10:15 am-5:50 am

1 stop25h 05m

London Heathrow

Mon 2/24

9:50 pm-9:35 am

2 stops30h 15m

$841

ColomboLondon

CMB - LHR

CMBLHR

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 2/26

8:20 pm-1:55 pm

1 stop23h 05m

London Heathrow

Fri 3/7

9:00 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop40h 30m

$842

ColomboLondon

CMB - LHR

CMBLHR

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Tue 3/25

3:25 am-1:20 pm

1 stop15h 25m

London Heathrow

Wed 4/2

8:15 am-3:25 am

1 stop14h 40m

$938

ColomboLondon

CMB - LHR

CMBLHR

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 1/17

10:05 am-10:25 am

3 stops29h 50m

London Heathrow

Thu 1/23

10:30 am-8:50 am

2 stops16h 50m

$1,175

ColomboLondon

CMB - LHR

CMBLHR

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 1/10

10:15 am-7:50 pm

1 stop15h 05m

London Heathrow

Sat 1/25

8:05 am-1:55 am

1 stop12h 20m

$1,224

ColomboLondon

CMB - LHR

CMBLHR

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Wed 2/26

12:50 pm-7:10 pm

Nonstop11h 50m

London Heathrow

Fri 3/7

8:40 pm-12:30 pm

Nonstop10h 20m

$1,227

ColomboLondon

CMB - LHR

CMBLHR

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Fri 1/10

10:05 am-8:05 am

2 stops27h 30m

London Heathrow

Thu 1/23

1:45 pm-8:50 am

1 stop13h 35m

$1,229

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Colombo to Heathrow in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OneTravelPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
SmartFaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CombigoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightnetworkPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport-London Heathrow Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport-London Heathrow Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport-London Heathrow Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport-London Heathrow Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport-London Heathrow Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Colombo to Heathrow

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Travel insights for flights from Colombo to Heathrow

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Colombo to Heathrow including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 round-trip flight from Colombo to Heathrow. Price data was last updated on December 13, 2024.

The best time to book flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport is 65 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport (average of $661). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,088). 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 December 18, 2024.

It’s typically best to fly out from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 48% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Colombo to Heathrow. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport flight should consider departing on Monday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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

Explore weekly flight availability from Colombo to Heathrow. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated December 18, 2024.

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).

Rainfall in Heathrow by month

Plan your trip to Heathrow by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in London Heathrow Airport ranges from 1.6 - 2.8 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.8 in. July is typically the driest time to visit London Heathrow Airport when rainfall is around 1.6 in.

Temperature in Heathrow by month

Plan your trip to Heathrow by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 39.2 F).

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 December 18, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with Etihad Airways, Emirates and Qatar Airways from Colombo to London have to say. 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.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,412 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,412 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,412 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,329 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,412 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,349 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,412 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

Thai Airways
7.8
Good
356 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,412 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

SWISS
7.6
Good
1,606 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,412 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Colombo to Heathrow. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport is Etihad Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $694 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Emirates and IndiGo, starting at $838 and $840 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport for 33% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $335 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Etihad Airways from $351 and IndiGo from $368 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $633. While the most popular route (Colombo Bandaranaike Intl - London Heathrow) can be booked for $916 on average our data indicates $942 when flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport?

    Of the flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport that have layovers, most of them stop in Doha.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Doha?

    Museum of Islamic Art, Aspire Tower, and Katara Cultural Village are currently the most popular points of interest in Doha at the moment. Travelers on a layover in Doha can visit Museum of Islamic Art, Aspire Tower, and Katara Cultural Village, by traveling 5.2 mi, 10.6 mi, and 8.7 mi, respectively after landing at Doha Hamad Intl. Those landing in Doha looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $36 per day.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport flights?

    The least popular layover on flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport is Dubai.

  • 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 vacation 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport (average of $661). Flying from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,088). 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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Top 8 airlines flying from Colombo to Heathrow

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Colombo to Heathrow. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 18, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$558Average$819FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$579Average$956FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$638Average$1,050FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
China EasternCheapest$685Average$802FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$871Average$916FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
EmiratesCheapest$932Average$1,070FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,142Average$1,219FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
SriLankan AirlinesCheapest$1,171Average$1,428FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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