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Recent return flight deals from Colombo to Heathrow

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16:00 - 10:15CMB-LHR
22h 45m1 stop
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21:05 - 15:00LHR-CMB
13h 25m1 stop
£540Air India
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Tue, 10 Jun - Wed, 25 Jun
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09:40 - 19:30CMB-LHR
14h 20m1 stop
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21:05 - 15:00LHR-CMB
13h 25m1 stop
£541Air India
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Wed, 4 Jun - Wed, 11 Jun
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16:30 - 07:00CMB-LHR
19h 00m1 stop
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21:45 - 02:50LHR-CMB
24h 35m1 stop
£558Etihad Airways
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Fri, 23 May - Fri, 30 May
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21:45 - 18:45CMB-LHR
25h 30m1 stop
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21:45 - 20:40LHR-CMB
18h 25m1 stop
£560Etihad Airways
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Thu, 15 May - Sat, 31 May
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03:35 - 14:10CMB-LHR
15h 05m1 stop
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16:00 - 16:50LHR-CMB
20h 20m1 stop
£561Qatar Airways
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Wed, 7 May - Thu, 15 May
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04:35 - 14:10CMB-LHR
14h 05m1 stop
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19:25 - 16:50LHR-CMB
16h 55m1 stop
£562Qatar Airways
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Thu, 8 May - Thu, 15 May
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02:55 - 12:25CMB-LHR
14h 00m1 stop
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20:20 - 18:25LHR-CMB
16h 35m2 stops
£634Emirates
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Sun, 25 May - Wed, 26 Nov
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10:05 - 18:40CMB-LHR
13h 05m1 stop
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22:00 - 15:55LHR-CMB
12h 25m1 stop
£641Emirates
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Sat, 24 May - Fri, 21 Nov
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13:05 - 20:00CMB-LHR
11h 25mdirect
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21:30 - 12:45LHR-CMB
10h 45mdirect
£678SriLankan Airlines
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Wed, 4 Jun - Wed, 11 Jun
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13:05 - 20:00CMB-LHR
11h 25mdirect
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21:30 - 12:45LHR-CMB
10h 45mdirect
£690SriLankan Airlines
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Expert advice for your flight from Colombo to Heathrow

 
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CMB's security screening is at each gate, so arrive early. No liquids allowed past this point, so plan accordingly.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Colombo to Heathrow flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Colombo to Heathrow to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.
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Planning a trip from Colombo to Heathrow? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Colombo to London Heathrow Airport?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to London Heathrow Airport on a Tuesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Thursday is the most expensive day to fly from Colombo to London Heathrow Airport. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Tuesday and avoiding Fridays for the best deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport is October, where tickets cost £638 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £877 and £819 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 10 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Colombo to London Heathrow Airport

Low season

March

High season

July

Cheapest flight

£232
Best time to beat the crowds (10% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 2% lower on average.
Flight from Colombo to London Heathrow Airport

When to book flights from Colombo to Heathrow

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Colombo to Heathrow based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Colombo to London Heathrow Airport flights

  • What are the recommended public transport options to Colombo airport?

    In less than 30 minutes, you can conveniently access Colombo Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) by taking direct buses from the central bus stand known as Pettah. Train is another option to access the airport but keep in mind that Katunayaka South Station is the nearest train station and it is located 0.6 miles away from the Colombo (CMB) Airport.

  • What are the parking facilities at Colombo Airport?

    If you arrive at Colombo Airport (CMB) by car then you can choose one of the two parking options at the airport. Terminal Car Park is located next to the terminal and has a capacity of 400 vehicles. Naikanda Remote Car Park is located 300 meters away and offers cheaper parking rates.

  • Which airlines offer direct flights from Colombo (CMB) to London Heathrow?

    If you are looking to book a direct flight to London Heathrow Airport (LHR) then keep in mind that ColoSriLankan Airlines is the only company that operates direct flights between these two destinations. Qatar Airways, British Airways and Emirates are three companies that have flights with one stopover, with transfer flights from the cities including Doha and Dubai.

  • What hotels close to Colombo Airport are recommended?

    There are several airports that are located in or close to Colombo Airport, perfect if you need to catch an early flight the following morning to London Heathrow Airport. The Serendiva Transit Hotel is located inside the airport, on the 2nd level, and the Airport City Hotel is located around 10 minutes by foot from the airport. 

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport was £309 for a one-way ticket and £718 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Colombo to London Heathrow Airport?

    Colombo and London Heathrow Airport are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Colombo from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl and will be arriving at London Heathrow.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Colombo to London Heathrow Airport?

    The Airbus A330-300 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Colombo to London Heathrow Airport flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Colombo to London Heathrow Airport?

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Colombo and London Heathrow Airport, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Colombo to London Heathrow Airport?

    There are direct flights from Colombo to London Heathrow Airport on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Colombo to London, Emirates or Etihad Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Colombo to London are Emirates and Etihad Airways. With an average price for the route of £740 and an overall rating of 8.0, Emirates is the most popular choice. Etihad Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £616 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Colombo to London Heathrow Airport?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Colombo to London Heathrow Airport.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Colombo to London Heathrow Airport?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to London Heathrow Airport from Colombo is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Colombo to London Heathrow Airport?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to London Heathrow Airport with an airline and back to Colombo with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Colombo to London Heathrow Airport?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to London Heathrow Airport from Colombo up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight from London Heathrow Airport to Colombo? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £388 or less one-way and £780 or less round-trip.
  • London Heathrow Airport (LHR) is a highly convenient option for reaching central London effortlessly, thanks to its direct connectivity to the city centre via both the Piccadilly Underground line and the Elizabeth train line.
  • If you're flying from Colombo (CMB)  to London Heathrow Airport, you have the option to choose a more eco-friendly flight by utilising the "Less CO2" filter available on the KAYAK website. By using this filter, you can discover flights that have lower carbon dioxide emissions, allowing you to prioritise environmentally conscious air travel. Air India and SriLankan Airlines are two options that offer flights with reduced CO2 emission.
  • If you are planning to fly Economy Class and only with checked baggage, it is better to keep in mind that the maximum allowance for checked baggage is 30 kg for SriLankan Airlines, 20 kg for Etihad and 23 kg for Lufthansa Airlines.
  • If you are flying with your infant, a comfortable bassinet for your infant would be ideal for you to make your flight less tiring. SriLankan Airlines is offering bassinets for their guests travelling with their infants. The availability of these bassinets is limited, and they are provided on a first-come, first-served basis. It is advised to verify during check-in or bag drop if you have already reserved a seat with bassinet.
  • Given that flights from Colombo to London Heathrow usually have a duration exceeding 10 hours, it is recommended to consider upgrading to First Class in order to enhance the comfort of your trip. Numerous airlines often offer the opportunity to upgrade for a small additional charge, even after you have made your initial booking. This can be a more economical choice compared to purchasing a First Class ticket directly.
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Prefer to fly direct from Colombo to London Heathrow Airport?

Find which airlines fly direct from Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Airport to London Heathrow Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Colombo Bandaranaike Intl to London Heathrow

Monday

Air Canada, SriLankan Airlines

Air Canada, SriLankan Airlines

Tuesday

Air Canada, SriLankan Airlines

Air Canada, SriLankan Airlines

Wednesday

Air Canada, SriLankan Airlines

Air Canada, SriLankan Airlines

Thursday

Air Canada, SriLankan Airlines

Air Canada, SriLankan Airlines

Friday

Air Canada, SriLankan Airlines

Air Canada, SriLankan Airlines

Saturday

Air Canada, SriLankan Airlines

Air Canada, SriLankan Airlines

Sunday

Air Canada, SriLankan Airlines

Air Canada, SriLankan Airlines

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Direct returns

London Heathrow to Colombo Bandaranaike Intl

Monday

Air Canada, SriLankan Airlines

Air Canada, SriLankan Airlines

Tuesday

Air Canada, SriLankan Airlines

Air Canada, SriLankan Airlines

Wednesday

Air Canada, SriLankan Airlines

Air Canada, SriLankan Airlines

Thursday

Air Canada, SriLankan Airlines

Air Canada, SriLankan Airlines

Friday

Air Canada, SriLankan Airlines

Air Canada, SriLankan Airlines

Saturday

Air Canada, SriLankan Airlines

Air Canada, SriLankan Airlines

Sunday

Air Canada, SriLankan Airlines

Air Canada, SriLankan Airlines

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Top 5 airlines serving from Colombo to Heathrow

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Colombo to London. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Colombo to Heathrow? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3206 reviews
8.0Comfort
8.2Entertainment
8.1Boarding
7.8Food
8.3Crew
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Over - amazing. The aircraft is somewhat old on this route.

10.0 ExcellentAvidan, Mar 2025DXB - NBO
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Over - amazing. The aircraft is somewhat old on this route.

Everything I was good except food quality is very poor

Boarding for business class passengers can be improved. Also, when debarking the aircraft, Economy passengers are let off first due the way the configuration of the cabin upstairs.

Flight was delayed by and hour but were informed beforehand

Emeritus is ***** Fly dubai is 0 we need better service for Fly Dubai

Very bad groud crew taking bags less than 7kg Bad food Old plane

Some Crew were distinguishably fake in their interactions with passengers.

The food was amazing on our flight. So many options for movies and shows to stay entertained for 12 hours.

Boarding was a mess, no one managing the queues. I got my meal as the pilot announced starting commencing descent and basic drink not available. No air bridge so takes forever to deplane the A380 onto buses.

We boarded via a mobile gate in Dubai. I don't care for the bus ride from the gate to the plane

My experience with Qatar airway was very unsatisfactory. They lost my child’s stroller and I was told they found it and will send it to the hotel which was a lie. I had to go back to the airport baggage claim and pick up myself after trying to contact them many times!. There was a lack professional and communication. I am very disappointed in Qatar airway and will not be recommending them to friends and family nor will I be flying with them in the future.

Did not like anything. Seats were crammed, leg space was minimal and food was terrible. This was the first time traveling overseas in American Airlines and was the worst experience ever. Have learned a lesson to never travel in American Airlines.

Was downgraded from business to economy due to a faulty seat in business class. However when I boarded the plane there were no less than 5 free business class seats. Will never fly Qatar Airways again

Doha airport is huge , takes long time to reach gate .

Fly Qatar Airways is always amazing. Their service and care for details is really very good.

Staff was very friendly. There is no on board entertainment, but it’s such a short flight that it doesn’t matter. We also got a meal which was nice and unexpected due to the length of the flight.

Flight was fine overall. What you would expect from economy seats. I did appreciate the amenities (eyemask, earplugs, small toothbrush and toothpaste, thin socks).

Besides the flight cancellation, everything else was prefect. Kudos to Malaysian Airlines.

Good staff, good intent, decent entertainment. More seat space would always be of benefit

It was good no problems made it on time for the next flight overseas!

Crew Check-In – Kolkata (CCU) The crew handling check-in in Kolkata was outstanding—efficient, courteous, and highly organized. Flight Segment – CCU to Abu Dhabi (AUH) A standard flight overall. Notably, only one in-flight meal option—a vegetarian curry—was available, which seemed unsuitable for a red-eye journey. The crew offered no alternatives, which was unexpected. Flight Segment – Abu Dhabi to Rome (AUH-FCO) Comfort improved on this leg, but service quality was average, falling short of Etihad’s premium standards. Crew attention was heavily absorbed by a difficult couple in Row 15 (port side), resulting in disproportionate focus. It was concerning that a steward had to personally return to apologize, a task better suited for supervisory staff. This highlights a development opportunity for supervisors Anna and Quashim in managing guest escalation professionally.

Took a long time for boarding. The flight was comfortable.

Used to Etihad employees are very rude and unprofessional but now better than before over all is okay now

The staff were wonderful but the seats weren't very comfortable for a bigger guy like me.

we were delayed from Athens to Abu Dhabi by an hour and a half, so I had trouble connecting the flight from there to Bali. It could have been done had they waited even 15 mins. There was another lady who was in the same boat. By the time we were half way across the terminal, they have actually already issued different flights for us to go Jakarta then to Bali. Not to mention the inconvenience of waiting over 4 hrs at the airport and the subsequent inconvenience, we did not arrive to Bali till after 800pm the next day, which means I paid for the hotel for nothing when I could have been there before noon the next day! There was little explanation. It was just as well I needed some assistance getting around, otherwise the 2 of us would have been completely lost! Not going to fly with them again!

This flight was a dreamliner so I think the space was ok for the legs, but the option for food was again limited and the crew was same.

Bad. Flight was very uncomfortable with narrow and shallow seats, very little food and water. I will not fly etihad again.

Only 1 time food and drinks together was offered, for total 5 hours duration drinks and snacks was never offered. For some people food choice was not available, only veg was available. No entertainment option was there. Crew members were mostly back of the flight asking each other for KitKat and chips to share between them.

Liked leg room Disliked unable to book to sit with my family on same flight without paying extra

Long way to improve. Toilets not working. Bad handling when flight was canceled

From the checking, ground handlimg was very poor.seems new personal on duty,people qho suppose to be teaching them didnt see around.new people may mislead passenger, as of flt info boards, not give proper info.even informatiin counter people dont get uptodate info.makin big ques, totally disaster.guests were not happy about it.even boarding to aircraft some BC class pax sent to aft staircase, some aft pasx sent to front door.poor ground handling.may need to improove.

Nice crew.flight delay fromBKK for some ground prep issue I guess, crew serve well to guest, and respect to guest as well. As usual AC is old,and nt much comert in compare to other rehional airliners.other than that.all good

All good, on time, depart.only bad side was, airxraft is too old to be in business.hope ailine will manage somethinv somewhat.all good

Flight was on time.food is as usual good.Aircraft is old.old A320, seats aithout any display.crew serve well

Was good, comparatively. A330, with good crew set.on time depature. And crew try there best, to make thing efficient.

Spesific ,Crew and cabin manager, look after all pax on board despite being in a old A320 equipment.Got free seat upgrade as well,but old style seats, no much comfert on it.But food and the spesific crew, was amazing.maintain airlanka standerd.the cabin manager, who was so much keen,keen operate as per SOP.

Was got free upgrade, on old A320.aircraft is out dated kind of.bt service ,cabin manager, tried there best.and food was excelent.

When flying from Indian Sector, should be more prepared with Indian food

KAYAK Real time status update is not accurate.the flight inbound rejected and go around.and came back and land. Delay abt 30 min.still shows ontime.track ur self if u wana real time.and cabin crew s are nicer. Aircraft is jst ok.old airplane.and in midflight ,seems have some compressor issue.airconditioning was nt work properly either.I could litarary see guests were cheking if AC is working.bt on landing it start to gv cool.which probably some one intentionaly kept .which was so bad.even breathing was bit difficult.otjer than that.for me all ok.

This leg of the trip was smoother than compared to the initial trip. Sri Lankan Airlines still have much work to do to improve the overall travel experience.

Uncomfortable seats. Crazy seat assignments separating families when they could easily have put them together. Good communication from pilot about arrival time after delay in departure. Toilet ran out of water in sink. Snack box poor for flight of this length.

The bed in Club class was not very comfortable, everything else was good.

Cancelled flight minutes before boarding. Rescheduled flight was two days later

The flight attendants were EXTREMELY personable and appreciated the service, lights going off after dinner (probably the norm, but I haven’t flown evening overnight flights in a while). Thank you!

Great room between the seats, food was excellent, very comfortable overall and could have stayed on the plane even longer

I have noticed that the airlines, including this flight, pretend there is going to be turbulence, announce such, and say they can’t do beverage service. There is no turbulence and the seat belt light goes off 10 minutes before they ask for tray tables up and seat belts back on. They are just trying to spend less money and it’s quite transparent

Business class seats were very dated on my plane. Very little storage, charging ports were not easily accessible, tv screen kept flopping away. Vegetarian food was disappointing: hardly any protein and severely under-seasoned. Crew was lovely.

The food was ok, but not great. They delayed boarding in Portland and did not enforce group boarding. But the crew was excellent, went above and beyond.

The food was pathetic. There wasn't much leg room and recline space for such a long flight. No tea/ coffee for a 2-3 hour connecting flight without purchasing! Really!?

No longer a premium carrier and no better than the low cost .

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