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  3. Colombo
  4. London - Colombo

Book cheap flights from London to Colombo from $591

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Wed, 29 Apr - Wed, 6 May
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways1 stop
LON - CMB
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways1 stop
CMB - LON
1073$
1032$
Prime price per passenger
Sun, 10 May - Fri, 15 May
Air Arabia
Air Arabia1 stop
LON - CMB
Air Arabia
Air Arabia1 stop
CMB - LON
1105$
1064$
Prime price per passenger
Tue, 7 Apr - Thu, 16 Apr
Air India
Air India1 stop
LON - CMB
Air Arabia
Air Arabia1 stop
CMB - LON
1379$
1338$
Prime price per passenger
Sun, 10 May
Gulf Air
Gulf Air1 stop
LON - CMB
609$
591$
Prime price per passenger
Tue, 26 May
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways1 stop
LON - CMB
644$
611$
Prime price per passenger
Wed, 29 Apr
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways1 stop
LON - CMB
648$
615$
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Thu, 11 June
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways1 stop
LON - CMB
650$
615$
Prime price per passenger
Tue, 21 Apr
Air Arabia
Air Arabia1 stop
LON - CMB
647$
631$
Prime price per passenger
Sun, 12 Apr
Air Arabia
Air Arabia1 stop
LON - CMB
659$
644$
Prime price per passenger
The prices shown on this page were available within the last 20 days for the specified periods and should not be considered the final price offered. Please note that availability and prices are subject to change.

Cheapest time to fly from London to Colombo

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available in the middle of June. Take advantage of this per
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Currency and price comparison

TrainLocal, one-way ticket
96%Trains in Colombo are 96% cheaper than in London.
London$6.62
Colombo$0.24
MealMid-priced restaurant
82%A meal in Colombo is 82% cheaper than a meal in London.
London$37.85
Colombo$6.66
TaxiStandard daytime start rate
90%A taxi fare in Colombo is 90% cheaper than in London.
London$7.95
Colombo$0.60
CoffeeRegular cappuccino
49%Coffee in Colombo is 49% cheaper than in London.
London$7.53
Colombo$3.84
Exchange rate
1 AUD = 220 LKR
1 LKR = 0.01 AUD
Last checked on Thu, 19/03
Distance: 8712 kms
London airports
Heathrow (LHR)How far from city centre: 23 kms
Gatwick (LGW)How far from city centre: 40 kms
Luton International (LTN)How far from city centre: 43 kms
Stansted (STN)How far from city centre: 49 kms
London City (LCY)How far from city centre: 12 kms
Southend (SEN)How far from city centre: 57 kms
Colombo airports
Katunayake International (CMB)How far from city centre: 27 kms

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When do you want to depart from London? Adjust your travel dates and explore a wide range of options to Colombo. With Opodo, you can find the perfect flight from our extensive selection, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable trip. Compare prices, flight durations, and amenities to choose the best option that suits your needs.


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But wait, there's more! Enhance your travel experience by booking a hotel and renting a car along with your flight. It's easier and often cheaper to book everything together. Choose the best offer from London to Colombo and get ready for an incredible journey. Enjoy your holiday, and remember to fasten your seatbelt. We’re ready for takeoff!

Frequently asked questions about flights from London to Colombo

How long does the flight take to go from London to Colombo?
The total flight time between London and Colombo is of around 11 h and 50 m on average, considering an average distance of 8,711.92 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
On average, how much is the price of a flight from London to Colombo?
When you fly from London to Colombo the average price is $1,415.74. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.
How can I find cheap flights from London to Colombo at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from London to Colombo is $591. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
Is Colombo expensive to visit compared to London?
If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Colombo costs an average of 0.60 AUD, 92% cheaper than London, with a fare of 7.95 AUD,
while train tickets costs 96% less in Colombo: 0.24 AUD against 6.62 AUD in London.
If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 6.66 AUD in Colombo, 82% less than the 37.85 AUD in London.
The price of the coffee is around 49% cheaper in Colombo, with an average of 3.84 AUD, while in London the coffee costs 7.53 AUD.
Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from London to Colombo?
At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions Sri Lanka may apply when travelling from London. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!

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