Flights London - Colombo

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London Colombo
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Thu, 14 Dec LTN - CMB
Fri, 15 Dec CMB - LTN
1438€ 1360€
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London Colombo
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Sat, 20 Jan LHR - CMB
354€ 338€
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London Colombo
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Sat, 02 Dec LHR - CMB
Sun, 03 Dec CMB - LHR
1126€ 1110€
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Route information

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Currency and cost comparison

Train
Local, one-way ticket
96%

Trains in Colombo are 96% cheaper than in London.

London
3.32€
Colombo
0.14€
Meal
Mid-priced restaurant
88%

A meal in Colombo is 88% cheaper than a meal in London.

London
21.76€
Colombo
2.52€
Taxi
Standard daytime start rate
93%

A taxi fare in Colombo is 93% cheaper than in London.

London
4.58€
Colombo
0.32€
Coffee
Regular cappuccino
60%

Coffee in Colombo is 60% cheaper than in London.

London
4.07€
Colombo
1.8€
London airports
  • ( Stansted (STN)
    How far from city centre: 49 kms
  • ( Gatwick (LGW)
    How far from city centre: 40 kms
  • ( Heathrow (LHR)
    How far from city centre: 23 kms
  • ( Luton International (LTN)
    How far from city centre: 43 kms
  • ( Southend (SEN)
    How far from city centre: 57 kms
  • ( London City (LCY)
    How far from city centre: 12 kms
Colombo airports
  • ( Katunayake International (CMB)
    How far from city centre: 27 kms
  • ( Ratmalana (RML)
    How far from city centre: 27 kms
  • ( Beira Lake (BYV)
    How far from city centre: 1 kms
K Distance: 8712 kms

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Frequently asked questions about flights from London to Colombo

How is COVID-19 currently affecting flights from London to Colombo?
Using the flexible flight ticket, you're guaranteed a refund or a rebooking option (without fees) in case of flight cancellations when travelling to Sri Lanka. At eDreams have you covered!
For flights from London to Colombo, how can I find the cheapest price?
On eDreams we use machine learning to find the most economical flight between London and Colombo. By taking into account the combinations of airlines, stopovers, direct flights as well as the various criteria for the journeys, our search engine allows us to offer our customers the best price under the best conditions.
Is Colombo more expensive than London to visit?
Looking at taxi prices, a ride in Colombo costs an average of 0.32 EUR euros, 93% cheaper than London, with a fare of 4.58 EUR euros, while train tickets cost 96% less in Colombo: 0.14 EUR euros against 3.32 EUR euros in London. Comparing the price of a meal, they range from 2.52 EUR euros in Colombo, 88% less than the 21.76 EUR euros in London. The price of a coffee is approximately 56% cheaper in Colombo, with an average of 1.80 EUR euros, while in London the coffee costs 4.07 EUR.
When booking, when is the best time to do so in order to get the best prices for London to Colombo flights?
The most popular month for flights from London to Colombo are: January, December and February.
When is the best time to travel from London to Colombo?
A good period of the year to visit Colombo from London really depends on lots of personal preferences, price being one of the main criteria When it comes to popularity, July is the best month to fly to Colombo from London, basedd on searches from our customers, followed by December and August. If you prefer to avoid the busy season and get away from the crowds September, June and March are the months with fewer searches for the route London -  Colombo.
What is the duration of a flight from London to Colombo?
Flight time, on average, from London to Colombo is usually 12:23 hours on average, at an average distance of 9,513 km, for flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
What is the weather like in Colombo compared to London?
The average temperature in London the average temperature is 29.01 degrees in summer, with precipitation around 9.0 mm , Colombo's temperatures reach 34.0 during the hot season, with 3.0 average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around 20.54 degrees in Colombo, compared to the -3.09 average degrees reported in London. During the winter period, London can register 6.0 mm precipitation, while Colombo have an average of 6.0 mm rain level.
Which airports have flights between London and Colombo?
The most common route form London to Colombo is: Gatwick (LGW) to Katunayake International (CMB). These airlines fly this route:
  • TUI Airways.
  • Find more London to Colombo flights between Heathrow (LHR) to Katunayake International (CMB) which are flown by the following airline(s): Srilankan Airlines.
  • Air Canada.
The airlines that fly indirectly from London to Colombo are:
The airlines that fly indirectly from London to Colombo are:
  • Kuwait Airways, stopping in Kuwait for 60 minutes at least.
  • Emirates, with 110 minutes stop in Dubai.
  • British Airways, with 105 minutes scale in Doha.
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