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$1,390
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$1,390

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.

It’s easy to book flights to Colombo from London  

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$1,390 and rising to NZ$1,892 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 March)
  • 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! (165 reviews)
breakfast was good fresh I have to pay for my breakfast, service is good staff are friendly room nice and clean air condition work perfectly keep the room cool, my overall stay was very enjoyble

Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026

KYNROCK Airport Hotel
Amora Lagoon

Amora Lagoon

3.5 out of 5
667/154 LIVER BROTHER Seeduwa - Katunayake WP
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! (76 reviews)
Room was clean , nd staff approachable . However , some party in swimming pool area restricted the free move nd loud music till 1130 pm .

Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026

Amora Lagoon
Limeshine - Airport Transit Hotel

Limeshine - Airport Transit Hotel

4 out of 5
Samagi Mawatha, Katunayake Seeduwa - Katunayake WP
The price is NZ$76 per night from 12 Feb to 13 Feb
NZ$76
per night
12 Feb - 13 Feb
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Seeduwa - Katunayake. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Negombo Beach and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (68 reviews)
For the cost I think it’s hard to find something better. Customer service was excellent. No complaints other than very minor inadequacies in the room.

Reviewed on 15 Jan 2026

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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