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Flight deals from London Heathrow to Colombo

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from London Heathrow to Colombo? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Colombo.SAR 1,102 per passenger.Departing Sun, 18 Jan.One-way flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from London Heathrow on Sun, 18 Jan, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From SAR 1,102, select.
Colombo.SAR 1,120 per passenger.Departing Wed, 3 Dec.One-way flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from London Heathrow on Wed, 3 Dec, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From SAR 1,120, select.
Colombo.SAR 1,125 per passenger.Departing Sun, 9 Nov.One-way flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from London Heathrow on Sun, 9 Nov, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From SAR 1,125, select.
Colombo.SAR 1,140 per passenger.Departing Sat, 19 Apr.One-way flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from London Heathrow on Sat, 19 Apr, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From SAR 1,140, select.
Colombo.SAR 1,160 per passenger.Departing Fri, 31 Oct.One-way flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from London Heathrow on Fri, 31 Oct, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From SAR 1,160, select.
Colombo.SAR 1,203 per passenger.Departing Mon, 26 May.One-way flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from London Heathrow on Mon, 26 May, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From SAR 1,203, select.
Colombo.SAR 1,281 per passenger.Departing Sat, 27 Sep.One-way flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from London Heathrow on Sat, 27 Sep, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From SAR 1,281, select.
Colombo.SAR 1,303 per passenger.Departing Tue, 3 Feb.One-way flight with British Airways.Outbound indirect flight with British Airways, departs from London Heathrow on Tue, 3 Feb, arriving in Colombo Bandaranayake.Price includes taxes and charges.From SAR 1,303, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from London Heathrow to Colombo

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like London Heathrow to Colombo flights are currently cheapest in January.
Mar
from SAR 1,568
Apr
from SAR 1,140
May
from SAR 1,203
Jun
from SAR 1,447
Jul
from SAR 1,510
Aug
from SAR 1,437
Sep
from SAR 1,281
Oct
from SAR 1,160
Nov
from SAR 1,125
Dec
from SAR 1,120
Jan
from SAR 1,102
Feb
from SAR 1,303

Direct flights from London Heathrow to Colombo

Alternative London Heathrow to Colombo routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from London Heathrow to Colombo? You could fly into the following airports instead.

London to Colombo: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundSAR 1,102
Cheapest month to flyJanuary
Average flight time10 hrs, 29 mins
Most popular airlineAir Canada
Average flights per week48

Finding cheap flights from London Heathrow to Colombo: Frequently asked questions

There are 5 airports in Colombo: Kelaniya, Colombo Ratmalana, Colombo Bandaranayake, Bentota River, and Katugastota.
The best price we found for a return flight from London Heathrow to Colombo is SAR 2,469. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
10 hours and 29 minutes is the average flight time from London Heathrow to Colombo.
Air Canada and SriLankan Airlines fly direct from London Heathrow to Colombo.
As of March 2025, there are 24 flights per week flying from London Heathrow to Colombo.
The cheapest month to fly from London Heathrow to Colombo is usually March 2025.
If you're flying from London Heathrow Airport, the cheapest airport near Colombo is Colombo Bandaranayake – which is 27.5 km away from the centre of Colombo. We've found flights into this airport from SAR 2,469.
Yes – the average flight time is 10 hours and 29 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Colombo but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Colombo is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In March, the average temperature is usually around 28°C. May is typically the warmest month in Colombo, when it usually averages around 29°C. You can expect the least rain in February. The coldest month is July, with temperatures averaging 25°C. The rainiest month is November.
Currently, British Airways and SriLankan Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Colombo.

How to find cheap flights to Colombo from London Heathrow

Looking for cheap tickets from London Heathrow to Colombo? Here are a few tips on how to secure the best flight price and make your journey as smooth as possible.

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