Flights from London (LGW) to Colombo (CMB)

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Cheapest Flights from London (LGW) to Colombo (CMB)

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London to Colombo Flight Information

Find the Cheapest Flights from London (LGW) to Colombo (CMB)

Work hard, travel harder! Wotif brings you the cheapest London to Colombo flights, making it possible to have a five star holiday without that five star price tag. Browse and compare our top LGW to CMB routes and airport options. So, go ahead and treat yourself, your sweetheart, or the kids to an unforgettable holiday this year.

to Information

Traveling From
Gatwick
Origin Airport
Origin Airport IATA Code
LGW
Traveling To
Bandaranaike Intl.
Destination Airport
Destination Airport IATA Code
CMB
Number of Airlines Serving
Average Flight Time
hours mins
Direct Flight Time
hours mins
Flight Price
NZ$1,301
Address:
Colombo ,
Sri Lanka
IATA code:
CMB
Longitude:
79.886494
Latitude:
7.174112
Time zone:
Asia/Colombo
Address:
London EN,
United Kingdom
IATA code:
LGW
Longitude:
-0.177416
Latitude:
51.150836
Time zone:
Europe/London

London to Colombo Flight Deals from NZ$1,301

Considering a quick trip to Colombo, but not sure which is the best route for you? Well, you’re in luck! Wotif has done the hard work, so all you need to do is check out these flights from LGW to CMB. With heaps of cheap fares from London, we guarantee you’ll be arriving to your holiday destination in style without emptying your bank account in the process.

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For a huge choice of flights, simply enter your travel dates and hit search and we’ll hunt out fantastic deals on one-way, return and multi-city airfares to Colombo from London from 10 different airlines. If you click the ‘direct flights’ box, you see flights that’ll get you to Colombo in just hour(s) and mins, too.   

Snap up great deals on flights to Colombo from London 

Choose from flights a day on average, with prices starting at NZ$1,301 and rising to NZ$2,021 depending on the cabin class, travel dates, and airline carrier. And if you’re up for a last-minute getaway, you can get great deals on flights from London to Colombo today!  

Find cheap airfares to Colombo from London 

Here are our insider tips for bagging a flight bargain: 

  • Look for midweek flights and late night, early morning arrival and departure times
  • Check out other airports near London and Colombo
  • Avoid peak season (prices tend to be lower in January)
  • Be flexible with your travel dates and you can usually get cheaper options  

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Great places to stay after flight from London to Colombo

KYNROCK Airport Hotel

KYNROCK Airport Hotel

3 out of 5
CANADAFRIEND SHIP ROAD Seeduwa - Katunayake WP
Stay at this hotel in Seeduwa - Katunayake. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Negombo Beach and Supuwath Arana are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (141 reviews)
It is very close to the airports. The room is spacious and clean. The staff is great. I would stay again.

Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025

KYNROCK Airport Hotel
Amora Lagoon

Amora Lagoon

3.5 out of 5
667/154 LIVER BROTHER Seeduwa - Katunayake WP
The price is NZ$124 per night from 16 Dec to 17 Dec
NZ$124
16 Dec - 17 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Seeduwa - Katunayake. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and 2 restaurants. Popular attractions Negombo Beach and Supuwath ...
7.6/10 Good! (69 reviews)
Clean, spacious room, friendly staff

Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025

Amora Lagoon
Limeshine - Airport Transit Hotel

Limeshine - Airport Transit Hotel

4 out of 5
Samagi Mawatha, Katunayake Seeduwa - Katunayake WP
The price is NZ$65 per night from 22 Nov to 23 Nov
NZ$65
22 Nov - 23 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Seeduwa - Katunayake. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Negombo Beach and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (52 reviews)
nice room

Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025

Limeshine - Airport Transit Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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