Price observed over the last 3 months for a round trip.
Compare all flight tickets and find cheap flights from London to Colombo
Today’s flight suggestion for London - Colombo
Outbound 16 November 2026 · Inbound 1 December 2026
Today’s suggestion
13:05
STN 20:15 +1
CMB25h 40m
3 stops
02:40
CMB 23:15
STN26h 5m
2 stops
From £511
12:30
STN 20:15 +1
CMB26h 15m
3 stops
02:40
CMB 23:15
STN26h 5m
2 stops
From £514
16:25
STN 13:45 +1
CMB15h 50m
2 stops
02:40
CMB 23:15
STN26h 5m
2 stops
From £544
Cheapest flight
£195
Average price of a round trip
£456
Average price recorded over the last 3 months for a round trip.
Flight duration
35h29
A flight from London to Colombo takes on average 35h29.
Best time
June
According to user searches, the ideal month to go to Colombo is June.
What is the cheapest month for this flight?
Monthly price data (Table View)
November
Nov
£427
December
Dec
£737
January
Jan
£0
February
Feb
£0
March
Mar
£0
April
Apr
£582
May
May
£451
June
Jun
£0
July
Jul
£699
August
Aug
£433
September
Sept
£473
October
Oct
£0
* The prices shown are an average per month of the prices found by Liligo users during the last 30 days.
Tips for finding cheap flights from London to Colombo
Check out our tips for booking your flight to Colombo (Sri Lanka) from London (United Kingdom) at the cheapest possible price.
Usually, the cheapest month to pick up a ticket on this route is December, with an average ticket price of £273 (calculation over the last two years). The most touristic season corresponds to the months of December, March and September.
For an attractive price, it is advisable to buy your flight tickets at least 50 days before the departure date.
The airline offering the cheapest tickets is Ryanair. A ticket from the company Ryanair to Colombo costs on average £429.
The airlines that offer the most flights are .
Price of flight tickets from London to Colombo
Here is some information and tips to know before booking your flight:
- Flight ticket prices range from £195 to £917
- The average price of a flight ticket is about £456
- Prices are lowest for stays in the month of December
- The month in which booking a ticket is cheaper is: December
info departure city :
London, United Kingdom
airports :
London City Airport (LCY)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
London Luton Airport (LTN)
London-Stansted Airport (STN)
local time :
London is a city in the country United Kingdom, the time zone is [[timezone]]. In London, it is currently {fromLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 6°C, with a minimum of 4°C and a maximum of 7°C.
The city of London (LON) has 5 airport(s): London City, London Gatwick, London Heathrow, London Luton and London-Stansted
destination info :
Colombo, Sri Lanka
airports :
Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB)
Ratmalana Airport (RML)
local time :
Colombo is in the country Sri Lanka, the time zone is [[timezone]]. In Colombo, it is currently {toLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 25°C, with a minimum of 24°C and a maximum of 30°C.
The city of Colombo has 2 airport(s): Bandaranaike and Ratmalana
Useful info about Colombo
What is the least touristic period to go to Colombo?
If you want to visit Colombo during the least touristic period, choose the month of June.
What is the most popular time to travel to Colombo?
In Colombo, the most touristic month is December. It is during this period that the prices offered by airlines are also the highest.
When should I book my flight London - Colombo?
According to our data, it is recommended to book your flight 50 days before your departure. If you book your flight 8 weeks before your departure, you may find a price below average. You can also choose morning flights that are 19% cheaper than afternoon and evening flights. The cheapest day to book a flight London - Colombo is Tuesday.
What are the arrival and destination airports when travelling between London and Colombo?
When you leave, you can leave from London Gatwick, London Heathrow, London Luton or London-Stansted, and you will arrive at Bandaranaike.
How to reach London airport from the city centre?
The airport London City is located 16 km, London Gatwick is located 38 km, London Heathrow is located 35 km, London Luton is located 45 km or London-Stansted is located 49 km from the city centre. You can access it by using public transport, taking a taxi, or renting a car..
Are there other means of transport to go from London to Colombo?
Flights are the only means of transport listed on Liligo for this journey.
Are there big differences in weather between London and Colombo?
In summer, the average temperature is 27°C in Colombo and 18°C in London. The average rainfall in summer is 343 mm in Colombo and 63 mm in London.In summer, it is warmer in Colombo and it rains less in London. In winter, it is colder in Colombo and it rains more in Colombo.
